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The Roaches, Staffordshire - On the Trail of the Green Knight.

Summary

An 8.5 mile circular walk along 'The Roaches', north of Leek, Staffordshire Peak District with weird rock formations; sightings of peregrine falcons and red grouse and Lud's Church - a hidden cleft with its own microclimate and flora.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Walking time:
04h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Roaches Gate car park, 1 mile west of Upper Hulme

lat: 53.1561403

lon: -1.9948882

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