View from Lud's Church – Forest Wood – Luds Church loop from Roaches Gradbach

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Staffordshire Moorlands

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View from Lud's Church – Forest Wood – Luds Church loop from Roaches Gradbach

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View from Lud's Church – Forest Wood – Luds Church loop from Roaches Gradbach

01:05

8.72km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.12 km

River Dane in Forest Wood

Highlight • River

Narrow path along the Dane river and sometimes above it. a bit rocky in places with not much width

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1.46 km

Descent past the rocks at Lud's Church

Highlight • Forest

Fun, long, wide & smooth descent towards Gradbach through the woods, littered with embedded rocks. Watch out for walkers visiting Lud's Church (it's NOT a church - it's a deep, moss-covered chasm/gorge full of myths)

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1.64 km

View from Lud's Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

i found this by a mistake , glad i did. i went off oringinal path and down and found this

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1.99 km

Forest Wood – Luds Church

Highlight • Gorge

Forest Wood is an ancient forest and serene woodland sanctuary in the Peak District. A visit here, and you'll be captivated by the tranquil environment and peaceful trails.

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2.59 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

2.77 km

Lud's Church

Highlight • Gorge

A fabulous place to explore but it's very muddy! Apparently, the sun only shines in the chasm on midsummer's day. Keep an eye out for the Devil's Pulpit, a natural …

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4.80 km

Shelve Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.09 km

Ice Cream Van at Roach End

Highlight • Rest Area

This icrecream van is a regular feature at this spot on Roach Road. It is at the squeeze stile brick wall which is signposted for Luds Church. They also sell hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
And pot noodles!!

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