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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Lud's Church – Luds Church Entrance loop from The Roaches

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Lud's Church – Luds Church Entrance loop from The Roaches

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4.6

(14)

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Lud's Church – Luds Church Entrance loop from The Roaches

01:14

4.13km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Ice Cream Van at Roach End

Highlight • Rest Area

This icrecream van is a regular feature at this spot on Roach Road. It is at the squeeze stile brick wall which is signposted for Luds Church. They also sell hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
And pot noodles!!

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1.45 km

Stepping Stone River Crossing, Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Fun little river crossing across stepping stones. Can become a little tricky after heavier rainfall. There’s always some rocks lying around to help build new stepping stones.

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1.60 km

River Dane in Forest Wood

Highlight • River

Narrow path along the Dane river and sometimes above it. a bit rocky in places with not much width

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2.12 km

Rock Climbing at Peak District National Park

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2.12 km

View from Lud's Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

i found this by a mistake , glad i did. i went off oringinal path and down and found this

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2.36 km

Lud's Church

Highlight • Gorge

A fabulous place to explore but it's very muddy! Apparently, the sun only shines in the chasm on midsummer's day. Keep an eye out for the Devil's Pulpit, a natural …

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2.43 km

Luds Church Gorge

Highlight • Cave

Breathtaking to walk through the heart of Luds Church. Does get a bit boggy though when it has rained and needs some surefootedness at times.

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2.49 km

Luds Church Entrance

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short walk from the Gradbach car park, Luds Church is a fabulous mystical chasm formed by prehistoric landslides. It's very muddy all year round though, so not one for white trainers!

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4.13 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

878 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

583 m

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

28°C

15°C

51 %

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Lud's Church – Luds Church Entrance loop from The Roaches

Ice Cream Van at Roach End

Stepping Stone River Crossing, Peak District National Park

River Dane in Forest Wood

Rock Climbing at Peak District National Park

View from Lud's Church

Lud's Church

Luds Church Gorge

Luds Church Entrance

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