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Staffordshire Moorlands

Heathylee

The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Heathylee

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Heathylee

The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Heathylee

Moderate

4.4

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The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Heathylee

02:10

7.41km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11 m for 144 m

Customers only

After 7.26 km for 144 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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384 m

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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554 m

View to the Southeast of Ramshaw Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road is not too busy but please take care.

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2.20 km

Abandoned WW2 Sherman Tank at Upper Hulme

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Abandoned WW2 Sherman Tank at Upper Hulme used for target practise by the military....

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2.23 km

The Hanging Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5.20 km

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.

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5.23 km

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 sitting on this rock in one of her photographed poses (Ramshaw Rocks seemed a place they visited a few times).

It is said to align with the Bawd stone during the spring equinox.

It is worth checking out for its appearance if you are hiking here.

It can easily be seen as you ascend on the left of the path along the Ramshaw Ridge.

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5.30 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

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Ascending & Descending from Ramshaw Rocks

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7.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

2.39 km

1.47 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

2.21 km

1.47 km

781 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

14°C

6°C

53 %

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The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Heathylee

View of Ramshaw Rocks

View to the Southeast of Ramshaw Ridge

Abandoned WW2 Sherman Tank at Upper Hulme

WWII Sherman Tank

The Hanging Stone

Winking Man Rock, Ramshaw Rocks

The Ramshaw Serpent

View of Ramshaw Rocks

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