Highlights

Cost: £24.00

ROUTE – Out and back
DISTANCE – 10 miles
TIME – 5-7 hours
ASCENT – 702m
GUIDED – Walk with experienced Mountain Leaders
DIFFICULTY – Moderate

The Roaches takes it’s name from the French ‘les roches’ (the rocks), which until around 100 years ago, was the name this area was known by and it’s quite obvious why it’s been so aptly named.

This unique and impressive wonder of rock formations that lies in the Peak District gives us a fantastic ridge line making it one of Britain’s must go to places, which is reflected in it’s massive popularity with both hikers and climbers alike!

On a clear day, the views are stunning, taking in Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire including Tittleworth Reservoir, the southern Peak District, Kinder Scout and parts of the Cheshire Plain even including Jodrell Bank!

Our Roaches walk takes in Hen’s Cloud, Rockhall Cottage, which is magnificently set into the hillside, Doxley Pool and Lud’s Church, a beautiful Chasm which is a must see for anyone walking the Roaches.

Come and join us on this truly iconic walk in this unique Site of Special Scientific Interest with it’s diverse landscape and sights and it’s protected wildlife such as the Peregrin Falcon, the world’s fastest creature reaching speeds of upto 124 mph as they dive to ambush their prey from above. Look out for Red Grouse and Green Hairstreak butterflies also!

“It was truly awesome, what a fantastic group of people. Special thanks to you all for keeping us going, so glad we did it. It was truly special. Hope to see you all soon”

Pamela Pownall

“Today’s great walk to Hen Cloud, The Roaches, Luds Church and Ramshaw Rocks.

Great bunch of people and plenty of chat and laughs… Nice food and banter in the pub afterwards to round off the day.”

Kevin Hayes

“Lovely hike yesterday, and lovely to meet everyone”

Russell Smith

“Brilliant day, I realise today just how much I enjoyed it as there were a few moments yesterday where I thought … what am I doing as I’ve not done a trek like that for a couple of years now and realise how unfit I actually am, but we did it and I’m quite proud of myself this morning, nice hot bath when I got home a good night’s sleep and I’m right as rain this morning

Thank you to all the lovely people we met that encouraged us throughout the day and kept us going xx”

Debbie Smith

“Yeah amazing place , the Roaches . Soooooo glad I did it. Thanks for all the ecouragement everyone . What an awesome bunch of people – sorry you had to become a packhorse Nik and Kev . (I even think Katheryn was helping out at one point!! ) You are totally amazing

For people whose fitness levels are better than mine , Boot Up Adventures is the best!!!! You go for a hike with Bootup and you will want go again and again.”

Lynne Beckett

“Amazing day”

Gary Leadbetter

“A fabulous day going up Hen Cloud, along The Roaches to Luds Church before the mud through the forest and up over to Ramshaw Rocks and finally the pub for a well earned drink Big well done to the new ladies, fab job Nik with your bag carrying skills, thanks to Des for the as always excellent cake!! Great day”

Kathryn Mays