Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands
The Roaches Climbing
In or near Quarnford.
The Roaches Climbing — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hunthouse Wood · 6.5 km
About
The Roaches Climbing is a climbing crag located in england east midlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leek Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roaches Climbing is a prominent climbing crag located in the East Midlands. Known for its rugged gritstone outcrops, it offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels. The area is characterised by its striking natural beauty and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is a popular destination for both local climbers and visitors seeking outdoor adventure.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1621, -1.9954
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Leekfrith
- Postcode
- ST13 8UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Hunthouse Wood — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: r14449961 (ODbL)
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Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
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Ramshaw Rocks
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Upper Hulme
Villages · 2.0 km
Ye Olde Rock Inn
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Roaches Bunkhouse
Hostels · 2.1 km
Gib Torr Rocks
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Lapwing Hall Farm
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Black Brook
Wildlife reserves · 2.3 km
Leek Road
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Roaches Climbing?
- The Roaches Climbing is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST13 8UB), in the parish of Leekfrith.
- What is The Roaches Climbing?
- The Roaches Climbing — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
- How do I get to The Roaches Climbing?
- The nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST13 8UB.
- Is The Roaches Climbing a protected site?
- Yes — The Roaches Climbing is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Roaches Climbing?
- The nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST13 8UB.