The Roaches - Thu 18 Jun

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Overview

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A moderate-plus walk. Head to the Roaches, Doxey Pool, Lud’s Church, along the River Dane passing Gradbach Mill returning via the Roaches again. Risk assessment: Some of the paths are rocky and uneven underfoot.

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ramblers-trafford.co.uk/

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog. Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 00394 62142
Nearest postcode:: ST13 8UB
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Parking on several lay-bys on Roach Road near Upper Hulme.

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