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The Ramshaw Serpent – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

The Ramshaw Serpent – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

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The Ramshaw Serpent – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

01:59

16.6km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

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4.54 km

The Hanging Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Tip by

4.84 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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4.87 km

The Ramshaw Serpent

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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10.2 km

The Roaches in the Peak District are a dramatic gritstone ridge, attracting hikers and climbers with their rugged beauty. These rocky outcrops offer stunning views and challenging terrain, making them a popular destination.

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10.6 km

The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

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11.4 km

Doxey Pool

Lake

11.8 km

Gritstone Boulders in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Climb

12.2 km

Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Since the devastating fire of the roaches last summer, the upper branches of these magnificent pines were badly scorched.

But yesterday I was heartened to see nature is doing what …

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12.5 km

Bawd Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Whether a dolmen or a fortuitous natural arrangement of rock (the jury is still out), this Bawd Stone has been visited since days of old for healing.

The less informed …

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

4.17 km

2.54 km

907 m

284 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

4.15 km

1.79 km

1.13 km

387 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

19°C

13°C

26 %

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The Ramshaw Serpent – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

The Hanging Stone

Winking Man Rock, Ramshaw Rocks

The Ramshaw Serpent

Trig point on The Roaches

The Roaches

Gritstone Boulders in Peak District National Park

Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

Bawd Stone

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