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Roaches – The Roaches Loop from Meerbrook

Roaches – The Roaches Loop from Meerbrook

Marie Francine planned a hike

August 18, 2022

Roaches – The Roaches Loop from Meerbrook

Moderate

02:10

7.30km

3.4km/h

220m

220m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

876 m

Hen Cloud

Highlight • Climb

Just above the market town of Leek lies The Roaches. This outcrop is called Hen Cloud

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2

1.71 km

Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Since the devastating fire of the roaches last summer, the upper branches of these magnificent pines were badly scorched.

But yesterday I was heartened to see nature is doing what …

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3

2.21 km

View from The Roaches Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

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4

2.78 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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5

3.20 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

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B

7.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

1.99 km

518 m

259 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

1.17 km

819 m

259 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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