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The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from The Roaches

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Heathylee

The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from The Roaches

Easy

4.8

(5)

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The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from The Roaches

01:00

3.48km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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318 m

The Hanging Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Notice the deliberate cleft at the top. There is another, but less impressive, such rock further along.

Tip by

616 m

Winking Man Rock, Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

An easy walk to the top with breathtaking views.

Look between the rocks toward the A53 and you will see the profile of the Winking Man.

Tip by

649 m

The Ramshaw Serpent

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a very striking resemblance to a serpent.

The eye seems deliberately carved upon closer inspection.

It has a tainted history in modern times as Myra Hindley was seen …

Tip by

719 m

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ascending & Descending from Ramshaw Rocks

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3.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.60 km

1.30 km

536 m

Surfaces

1.60 km

1.30 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

81 %

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The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from The Roaches

The Hanging Stone

Winking Man Rock, Ramshaw Rocks

The Ramshaw Serpent

View of Ramshaw Rocks

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