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The Roaches - a short circular walk
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7.13km 
+192m 
-191m 
2h35
Easy 
Starting point in Leekfrith - Staffordshire The Roaches are a dominant feature of the North Staffordshire landscape and this walk provides a perfect introduction to this rugged area. An integral part of the Peak District National Park, this gritstone edge has superb views over the surrounding area.
The Roaches & Lud's Church
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11.02km
+360m
-357m
4h10
Average
Starting point in Leekfrith - Staffordshire The Roaches are a popular place to walk offering dramatic views in this part of North Staffordshire. This walk includes Lud's Church a deep chasm that has some interesting historical connections.
The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir
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11.31km
+323m
-316m
4h10
Average
Starting point in Leekfrith - Staffordshire This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
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15.53km
+324m
-323m
5h20
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
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6.8km
+186m
-175m
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
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8.76km
+213m
-190m
3h05
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
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11.2km
+211m
-209m
3h50
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
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13.14km
+371m
-365m
4h50
Average
Starting point in Quarnford - Staffordshire A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
The Cloud from Rushton Spencer
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8.19km
+184m
-192m
2h50
Average
Starting point in Rushton (Staffordshire) - Staffordshire This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
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10.33km
+194m
-195m
3h30
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
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7.49km
+166m
-167m
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.
Upper Dove Valley from Hollinsclough
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12.29km
+352m
-351m
4h30
Average
Starting point in Hollinsclough - Derbyshire This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.
12.39km
+479m
-471m
4h55
Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire A Cheshire walk that explores the area around the Macclesfield Forest. The route includes Shutlingsloe, views towards Wildboarclough, the Cat & Fiddle and the Macclesfield Forest
Shutlingsloe from Trentabank
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4.81km
+212m
-213m
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire A short walk in the Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park. Shutlingsloe is known as the Cheshire Matterhorn and offers some excellent views.
Wildboarclough & Shutlingsloe
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10.97km
+358m
-351m
4h10
Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire A route to the summit of the Cheshire Matterhorn and more!
Tegg's Nose from Trentabank
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11.33km
+344m
-337m
4h15
Average
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire This Cheshire walk lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park and provides a pleasant excursion into this surprisingly beautiful part of Britain. The walk includes the viewpoint of Tegg's Nose and the trio of reservoirs in the valley.
Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor
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15.44km
+314m
-314m
5h20
Average
Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.
Rossendale Ramble
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19.83km
+511m
-504m
7h10
Difficult
Starting point in Sutton (Cheshire) - Cheshire This Cheshire Walk was produced to assist fundraising for the Rossendale Trust. The route covers a section of the Gritstone Way and other scenic parts of Cheshire. Some of the route lies within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park.
