The Roaches

Distance: 10.6km
Ascent: 371m
Duration: 4 Hours 32 Minutes

Before heading home from the Peak District I decided on a walk over near Staffordshire for the first time with Megan and we explored the stunning rock formations of The Roaches and Luds Church.

Looking up to The Roaches from the roadside parking.

Hen Cloud. Sadly not enough time today to venture up there!

Five Clouds.

Following the sign to Luds Church.

The spectacular ravine of Lud's Church.

A mighty chasm.

Time to head out...

... and follow the path up to the ridge.

The prominent peak to the left is Shutlingsloe at 506m asl.

The trig at 505m asl on The Roaches.

Enjoying the view north.

Doxey Pool.

A spectacular view along The Roaches to Hen Cloud.

Looking west to The Cloud.

North along The Roaches.

Amazing rocks like a breaking wave.

Peering over the edge!

A view down to Hen Cloud - we will save that for next time!

Impressive gritstone climbing here.

I think this is a little climbers hut!

A final view of Hen Cloud at 410m asl.