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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Ramshaw Serpent – The Hanging Stone loop from The Roaches

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Ramshaw Serpent – The Hanging Stone loop from The Roaches

Easy

5.0

(3)

35

hikers

The Ramshaw Serpent – The Hanging Stone loop from The Roaches

00:24

1.30km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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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

649 m

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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2

682 m

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.

Tip by

3

981 m

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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B

1.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

878 m

382 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

455 m

382 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 19 August

15°C

9°C

85 %

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