Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

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4.94 km

Doxey Pool

Lake

6.07 km

Trig point on The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Roaches in the Peak District are a dramatic gritstone ridge, attracting hikers and climbers with their rugged beauty. These rocky outcrops offer stunning views and challenging terrain, making them a popular destination.

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6.09 km

The Roaches Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice hike to the summit with rocky terrain, but the ascent isn't too steep. Once at the top, you can capture a great photo!

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6.19 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

Unique rock formation in the Roaches, quite literally in the shape of rabbits!

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8.56 km

Lud's Church

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing place to visit, and a lot of history associated with it - worth reading up on.

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8.58 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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8.64 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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18.6 km

Gun Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The 'Gun' Hill at 385m near Leek is a trig pointed UK designated Marilyn. Not a bad little hill to do.

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21.8 km

Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Tittesworth Reservoir is a great place to visit. Various walking loops are signposted, the longest one taking you all the way around the reservoir. It is usually relatively quiet and dog friendly.

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

4.63 km

3.52 km

1.91 km

378 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.94 km

3.62 km

1.69 km

1.10 km

749 m

Elevation

Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Trig point on The Roaches – The Roaches Trig Point loop from Meerbrook

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The Roaches Trig Point

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

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