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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Anroach Farm to the Roaches and Hen Cloud

A circular walk of around 8 miles with around 1000 feet of ascent. I walked with Harry, on a fine sunny day, with a strong wind. It was warm enough to cast a few clouts in sheltered spots warmed by the sun.  The recent dry weather has left the sometimes boggy ground dry and springy, and very pleasant to walk on.
We followed the same route as on Saturday 19 November 2016, with one difference. Half way through instead of going down to the road we climbed Hen Cloud instead. 
Anroach Farm 



Gib Tor


Water Avens

On the way we saw and heard a stonechat, a chiffchaff, lapwings, and several green hairstreak butterflies.  A cuckoo or two were vocal all day. 

Higher up on the ridge

Pano from the ridge


Hen Cloud


Looking back over Tittesworth Reservoir, near Leek


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8 comments:

  1. Ida JonesMay 9, 2017 at 4:19 PM

    A lovely record of your walk in the Peaks.

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  2. aliqotMay 9, 2017 at 5:40 PM

    We have been lucky with the weather both times we have been there recently!

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  3. Simon Douglas ThompsonMay 10, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    Some very imposing rock formations and standing stones up there! Beautiful day too.

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  4. aliqotMay 10, 2017 at 6:12 PM

    A wonderful place, just off the Leek to Buxton Road. Well worth a visit if you get the chance.

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  5. UnknownJune 12, 2020 at 4:22 PM

    Wonderful. We're staying at anroach farm in aug. Would love to do this walk. Don't suppose you have the gpx available for the route do you?

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  6. aliqotJune 12, 2020 at 4:58 PM

    Unfortunately not, but you should be able to work it out from an OS map. You could check the link to the other post too for more details. We weresupposed to be up there in late March, but, alas...Hope you have a great time there.

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  7. UnknownAugust 3, 2020 at 4:44 PM

    Thank you so much. Sorry you missed your trip. Hope you can reschedule x

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  8. aliqotAugust 3, 2020 at 5:40 PM

    We shall at some point. I hope you have enjoyed/ do enjoy the Roches area!

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