Peak District Country Walk The Roaches and Lud's Church round

Our video is a guided circular walk in the Peak District, Staffordshire. Starting near Upper Hulme we walk up to the summit Hen Cloud then continue across the top of The Roaches to the Black Forest wood where we visit Lud’s church. We return through the wood to Roaches End and back to the car park via the minor road. This is a moderate walk on distinct gravel and stony paths/tracks with some steep inclines and declines. Elevation: approx lowest point 307m (1008ft) approx highest point 501m (1,645ft) approx ascent 675m (2,216ft). Approx 8.25 miles allow 3½ to 4½ hours using OS Explorer Map OL24, The Peak District, White Peak area. This walk is done in a figure of eight starting anti-clockwise and can be made into shorter walks. Hen Cloud and The Roaches to Roach End approx 5 miles allow 2½ to 3 hours. Hen Cloud, The Roaches and the short cut to Lud’s Church approx 7.5 miles allow 3 to 4 hours. Start point: parking area at the side of the road just after passing Paddock Farm on the left. For more info and facilities please go to our website.