The Roaches
Our stunning local area ....An iconic landscape of the Peak District National Park - with some of the finest views in the country - for walking and rock climbing - and can be seen from our cottages
"Quite simply breathtaking views"
THE ROACHES are some of the most spectacular gritstone rock formations in the UK.
Very popular for WALKING as well as CLIMBING and are situated on the south western edge of the Peak District National Park in Staffordshire.
From here you get some of the areas most dramatic and scenic landscape and with panoramic views over the tranquil Tittesworth Water and its green valley or on the other side you get beautiful views over purple heather moorlands.
As well as being a popular place for recreation The Roaches is an amazing place for wildlife. In fact, the area is protected both nationally and internationally for its wildlife and rare wild habitats:-
Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
Forms part of the South Pennine Moor Special Area for Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area.
Consists of numerous internationally important habitats including blanket bog and upland moorland.
There are also many specialist breeding and wintering birds such as curlew, red grouse and tree pipit.
Voted one of the top ten walks in the country by The Sunday Telegraph
Featured on BBC Countryfile programme.
The Roaches Website
includes details of 5 circular short and longer walks
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Website now manages The Roaches and this stunning 975 acre landscape of the Peak District
