Trig point on The Roaches – Rabbit Rock (The Roaches) loop from The Roaches

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Trig point on The Roaches – Rabbit Rock (The Roaches) loop from The Roaches

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Trig point on The Roaches – Rabbit Rock (The Roaches) loop from The Roaches

03:15

11.3km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

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Highlight • Climb

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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