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Staffordshire Moorlands

Three Shires Head – Rocky Stream Crossing loop from Quarnford

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Three Shires Head – Rocky Stream Crossing loop from Quarnford

Easy

4.8

(5)

36

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Three Shires Head – Rocky Stream Crossing loop from Quarnford

01:59

6.74km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

120 m

The New Inn, Flash – Highest Village Pub in England

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Flash is between 471m and 468m above sea level. It is reported to be the highest village in England.

Of critical importance is the claim by The …

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2

3.37 km

Rocky Descent to Three Shires Head

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Rocky and technical with drop to stream on left hand side

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3

3.51 km

Three Shires Head

Highlight • Waterfall

Worth the walk down, a nice quiet spot

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4

3.53 km

Three Shires Head Stone Bridge and Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Three Shires Head is the Grade II listed stream bridge (or waterfall, accounts differ) which marks the intersection of three counties; Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire.

The run around cut-thorn hill …

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5

5.42 km

Public footpath sign to Springhead

Highlight • Structure

6

5.57 km

Rocky Stream Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Rock strewn Stream crossing, there is a footbridge alternative slightly further up and to the right. A steep rocky climb towards Knotbury, several lines through the trees & roots, (great …

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B

6.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

931 m

868 m

778 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

1.84 km

859 m

607 m

331 m

161 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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