The Ethels of the Peak District in 45 Walks

Route Twenty-six: The Roaches, Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud

Ethels Bagged: The Roaches, Ramshaw Rocks, Hen Cloud
Start Point
Roaches Car Park
Grid Reference
SK 004 621
Total Distance
6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Total Climbing
442 metres
Estimated Time
3 hours
Difficulty Grade
Hard

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Route Overview & Notes

Route Twenty-six of the Peak District Ethels compilation is a spectacular 6.9-mile walk starting from Roaches Car Park. This challenging route bags three dramatic gritstone summits: The Roaches, Ramshaw Rocks, and Hen Cloud, offering incredible ridge walking, rocky outcrops, and sweeping views across the Staffordshire moorlands.

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