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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Trig point on The Roaches – Lud's Church loop from Leekfrith

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Trig point on The Roaches – Lud's Church loop from Leekfrith

Hard

4.6

(8)

hikers

Trig point on The Roaches – Lud's Church loop from Leekfrith

06:26

22.4km

560m

Hiking

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.94 km

Doxey Pool

Lake

5.77 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

Tip by

6.07 km

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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6.19 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

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

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8.55 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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8.62 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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8.68 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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21.9 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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22.4 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

11.3 km

3.94 km

3.62 km

1.69 km

1.10 km

749 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 21 August

18°C

7°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Trig point on The Roaches – Lud's Church loop from Leekfrith

Layered Sedimentary Rocks