About The Roaches
The Roaches
The stunning gritstone ridge known as The Roaches rises up from moorland close to Leek in the Staffordshire Peak District. At its highest point the ridge reaches 505m (1,657 feet) and provides spectacular views over Staffordshire, Cheshire and even into Lancashire and Wales. Aptly, the name ‘The Roaches’ comes from the French Les Roches, the rocks. This beautiful area of rocky upland covers 975 acres and provides a perfect playground for walkers and climbers, set amidst the most stunning open countryside.
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Where is The Roaches?
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The Roaches, Leek, UK
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Walks near The Roaches
Wildboarclough Circular via Shuttlingsloe (7 miles)
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Dragon's Back Walk (3.9 miles)
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Macclesfield Forest Walk (8 Miles)
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Shining Tor and Goyt Valley (7 miles)
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Buxton Circular to Errwood Reservoir (9 miles)
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The Manifold Way
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Wetton Mill via the Manifold Way (5 miles)
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