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Hen Cloud – The Ramshaw Serpent loop from Roaches Gradbach

Hard

5.0

(1)

90

runners

Hen Cloud – The Ramshaw Serpent loop from Roaches Gradbach

02:11

17.6km

510m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.76 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

2

4.51 km

The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

Tip by

5.30 km

Doxey Pool

Lake

5

6.21 km

Don Whillans Memorial Hut

Highlight • Climb

Following his untimely death, a memorial fund for Don Whillans had started in the autumn of 1985 under the then Chairman of the BMC, Derek Walker. Within a few years …

Tip by

6

6.23 km

Memorial Hut Boulder, The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is at the corner of the garden and in a perfect spot to lie atop of to watch the sun set.

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7

7.00 km

Hen Cloud

Highlight • Climb

Just above the market town of Leek lies The Roaches. This outcrop is called Hen Cloud

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8

10.3 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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9

10.3 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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B

17.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

5.15 km

1.25 km

1.18 km

427 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.20 km

5.51 km

2.21 km

1.28 km

803 m

485 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Thursday 25 June

29°C

18°C

47 %

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