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Luds Church – The Roaches Loop from Allgreave

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Luds Church – The Roaches Loop from Allgreave

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September 14, 2022

Luds Church – The Roaches Loop from Allgreave

Hard

04:54

16.8km

3.4km/h

450m

450m

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Overview

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.78 km for 21 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.56 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

1.63 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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3

4.08 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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4

5.39 km

View from The Roaches Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

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5

6.68 km

Hen Cloud

Highlight • Climb

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

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B

16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

4.49 km

2.47 km

1.13 km

189 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

3.51 km

2.16 km

1.61 km

1.30 km

939 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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