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The Roaches is a prominent gritstone escarpment in the Staffordshire Peak District. The ridge rises to 1,657ft. Beloved by walkers, climbers and naturalists, it is famous for its stunning rock formations and its spectacular views over Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire - and as far as Snowdonia and Winter Hill in Lancashire. Its magnificent soaring rock faces and wild, heather-covered hillsides make it one of Staffordshire’s most photographed landscapes. It is in the council area of Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire).

Place Type: Hill, Mountain
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 53.17213,-1.999855
Grid Reference: SK 0010 6389
Council Area: Staffordshire Moorlands CA (Staffordshire CA)
Police Area: Staffordshire PA

GBPN ID: 231520
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Roaches,_Staffordshire_231520

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