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Rushton Spencer, Dave Valley and the Roaches

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Overview

A last minute replacement for the Five Peaks Challenge, which was postponed because of the extreme weather.

A clockwise route from the station car park in Rushton Spencer, following the River Dane past Danebridge to Gradbach, then back over the Roaches and Gun HIll.

Friday, 20 June 2025
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:
548.6m / 1800ft
Type:
circular

Only suitable for experienced walkers who can maintain a steady pace all day. Please contact the leader in advance if planning to come.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 93632 62393
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0QU
what3words:
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Start time:
8:30 am

Public car park on disused railway line, behind the Knot pub

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE