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Heathylee

The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Heathylee

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West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Heathylee

The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Heathylee

Moderate

4.5

(8)

34

hikers

The Ramshaw Serpent – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Heathylee

02:10

7.41km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11 m for 144 m

Customers only

After 7.26 km for 144 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

384 m

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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2

554 m

The road is not too busy but please take care.

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3

2.20 km

Abandoned WW2 Sherman Tank at Upper Hulme used for target practise by the military....

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4

2.23 km

WWII Sherman Tank

Highlight • Monument

5

4.90 km

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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6

5.20 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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7

5.23 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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8

5.30 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

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Ascending & Descending from Ramshaw Rocks

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B

7.41 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

2.39 km

1.47 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

2.21 km

1.47 km

781 m

206 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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