The Roaches
A53Staffordshire Moorlands to High Peak · England
Distance12.4mi · 20 km
Drive time25 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
Moorland
A high moorland road past the gritstone edge of the Roaches.
The A53 climbs between Leek and Buxton past the dramatic gritstone ridge of the Roaches on the western edge of the Peak District. It is open and exposed with long views; the bends are inviting but weather and climbers' parked cars call for care.
Where it runs
Staffordshire MoorlandsStart · England
High PeakEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners18bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb352 mtotal ascent
Summit522 mhighest point · 1713 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
335 m rangeKnow before you go
- Exposed moorland weather
- Parked cars at the Roaches
- Cyclists
Sources
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Nearby roads
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