The Roaches from the path on the South side leading to Well Farm.
The Southern end of Ramshaw Rocks.
Ramshaw Rocks.
Our lunch spot near Hazel Barrow.
Looking towards The Roaches from our lunch spot.
A Common kestrel near Shawside.
Dog-like rock formation on The Roaches.
At the trig point on The Roaches.
On the ridge path across the The Roaches.
Doxey Pool on The Roaches.
Ramshaw Rocks from The Roaches.
Hen Cloud from the West.
Walk stats: Distance: 7.6 miles. Climb: 2308' wind assisted on the GPS, in reality about 1200'.
Time: hours 43 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.0 m.p.h. Overall walk average: 1.6 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Celia, Mike and Jim.
The weather today was on the cool side, but out of the wind and in the sunshine it was very pleasant. Distant views were good, but thee was always an air of mist that threatened to clear, but never did.
The wind at at times, particularly as we crossed the The Roaches was too strong for comfort and cold enough to make wearing gloves necessity.
Crossing Ramshaw Rocks we only saw a few walkers and rock climbers, but on The Roaches we were never in doubt as to the popularity of this area.
On this occasion we decided to follow the road from Hazel Barrow past Shawside to Roach End and in so doing avoid the more boggy route near Black Brook.
Not many birds seen today, although we did get good views of a Common kestrel near Shawside and displaying Ravens near Doxey Pool on the Roaches.
The surprise of the day was seeing how much damage had been caused by wild fires across The Roaches and areas where walkers are now requested to avoid to enable it to recover.
Overall a very enjoyable walk capped by a superb pint of Whim Ales, Hartington Bitter in the Wilkes Head in Leek, but I wouldn't expect anything less from my favourite beer.
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