Coach Ramble - The Roaches, Leek - Walk B

Richard Blount’s Walk is 8.52 miles (as walked) with 1204 feet of ascent. There are a few climbs including a fairly steep rocky path so walking poles would be useful if you have them. The modest effort involved is well rewarded with some stunning views as we walk the whole of the ‘Roaches’ ridge to the trig point at 505 metres (1657 feet) before we descend down to ‘Roach End’. We then return south, initially on a quite country road with lovely views of the valley below and Tittesworth  Reservoir before joining a series of footpaths including the ‘Staffordshire Moorlands Way’ which take us back to our starting point at the Tittesworth  Reservoir visitors centre and a well-earned mug of tea and cake.