Why is the Roaches so special?
Whether you’re an eager climber, an enthusiastic walker or a keen naturalist, the Roaches offers something for everyone. Its magnificent soaring rock faces and wild, heather-covered hillsides draw tens of thousands of visitors each year, and make it one of Staffordshire’s most photographed landscapes.
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) and forming part of the South Pennine Moor Special Area for Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area, the Roaches 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.
Name: The Roaches, Staffordshire Moorlands
Place type: Hill Or Mountain
Location: Grid Ref: SK 0010 6389 • X/Y co-ords: 400107, 363891 • Lat/Long: 53.17210007,-1.99987016
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
County/Unitary Authority: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Country: England
Height: 501.4m
OS Explorer map: OL24: Peak District
Breathtaking views, amazing wildlife, a place to explore - the gateway to Staffordshire’s Peak District
We Made it! ( Again )
The Roaches
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8UA
Leek
ST13 8UA (nearest)
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