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Walking in the area of The Roaches, Gradbach, Dane Valley, Danebridge, and surrounding countryside offers some of the finest upland scenery in the Read More
Walking in the area of The Roaches, Gradbach, Dane Valley, Danebridge, and surrounding countryside offers some of the finest upland scenery in the Peak District National Park and the Staffordshire Moorlands, part of the South West Peak National Landscape. The Roaches themselves are a striking gritstone escarpment popular with walkers and climbers, with dramatic ridge walks, panoramic views, and legends such as the Doxey Pool. The Staffordshire Way and Gritstone Trail are prominent named footpaths that intersect this area, offering extended walking options. The Dane Valley Way follows the River Dane through quiet woods and meadows, with picturesque river walks near Danebridge and Gradbach Mill.
Nearby, the market town of Leek serves as a hub for exploring local heritage, with Victorian architecture and connections to the Arts and Crafts movement. Tittesworth Water, a large reservoir managed by Severn Trent, offers flat, accessible trails with excellent birdwatching and views of The Roaches. Rudyard Lake – once served by a historic railway – provides gentle walking alongside its calm waters and viaduct remains, and still runs miniature steam trains. Though inland, the landscape echoes coastal drama with sheer crags and expansive moorland, making the area a rewarding blend of natural beauty, history, and quiet adventure.
