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Staffordshire Moorlands

Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Leekfrith

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Leekfrith

Moderate

4.8

(43)

276

hikers

Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Leekfrith

03:52

13.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 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

456 m

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.

Tip by

2

6.60 km

The Roaches Rock Slab Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock slabbed path from the road at Roach end up to the summit of the Roaches has impressive views and a few well-placed rocks, perfect for silly photo opportunities.

Tip by

3

6.72 km

Slab Rock and Stone Cairns

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great ssries of rocks in this formation

Tip by

4

6.83 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

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

Tip by

5

6.96 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.

Tip by

6

7.26 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

Tip by

7

8.26 km

View from The Roaches Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

Tip by

8

9.62 km

Hen Cloud

Highlight • Climb

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

Tip by

B

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

4.09 km

1.43 km

1.22 km

643 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

2.70 km

1.82 km

928 m

702 m

287 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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