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TP6422 - The Roaches

Grid reference : SK 00107 63891 map 
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TP6422 The Roaches
Type :Pillar
Condition :Good Good condition
Flush Bracket Number :S2598
Current use :none
Historic use :3rd order
Waypoint :TP6422
County :Staffordshire
Nearest town :LEEK

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There are 83 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 940th with 22 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.94/10 (from 147 logged visits)
Was First logged: 8th Feb 1981
Was Last logged: 19th May 2013

Of the 147 logged visits,
25 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 91m
The average error was 14m
3 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


By THE SNAPPERS
The Trig Pillar
By fitzydan

By THE SNAPPERS
The Flush Bracket
By fitzydan
The view from the trig
By fitzydan

©al60uk
surf
©Foinavon
The bench mark
©Pharisee
See 75 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 19th May 2013  12:15  by Mypoorblisters

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good weather. Peregrines nesting in the rocks so careful climb onto the edges. To here after visiting Jenny Greenteeth in her pool, and then onwards to Ludds Church and finally the ice-cream man


Good condition 5th May 2013  15:03  by RichardL

Gridref: SK 00109 63893   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Been here several times before, usually after climbing on the Skyline area.


Good condition 5th May 2013  00:00  by bogdodger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 27th Apr 2013  00:00  by bogdodger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Apr 2013  15:27  by fitzydan

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Second trig of the day and again found whilst geocaching in the area as the YOSM has visited this one. Superb walk up to this one and rewarded with splendid views. We could even see Shutlingsloe that we had visited earlier this morning.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view from the trig


Good condition 2nd Apr 2013  15:27  by THE SNAPPERS

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Again with fitzydan,second of the day whilst caching.good walk up with stunning views on this now sunny day.well worth the effort!



Good condition 4th Feb 2013  15:54  by postie grum

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

It was a windy damp day but enjoyable.


Good condition 4th Jan 2013  15:43  by The Geotourers

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Unfortunately the cloud came down just before we got to it so we didn't get a view from the top.


Good condition 26th Oct 2012  16:30  by Ron Plasma

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Can't be many more "long 'ens" to do in The Peak District for me! The joy on retirement - being able to park at the Roaches on a sunny day. Made the mistake of taking the Hen Clouds path first, before realising this is up and down for no reason. Little sign of climbers on here. Congratulations I guess for leaving the birdies alone. Second attempt started with a bit of a quogmire, but a little better on the top. Still few climbers. Fewer still wallabies. (None!) Pillar one of those ones you can see from a distance, and refuses to get any nearer! Nearer caught by sunset, but put on a spurt and managed the lovely Lazy Trout in due course.


Not Logged 5th Sep 2012  00:12  by Young Thropp

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 14th Aug 2012  12:49  by Jonesduo 2

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 7th Aug 2012  14:22  by al60uk

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

©al60uk


Slightly damaged 15th Jul 2012  15:00  by moonbeams_7

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Awesome clear day, again we could see for miles, Somewhere we came because of geocaching yet again.


Not Logged 8th Jul 2012  13:30  by Bruce Boughton

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Jun 2012  10:13  by wrighty

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Super up here today with good clear all round views. Well worth a visit.


Good condition 17th Jun 2012  09:46  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 00100 63800   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 15th Jun 2012  00:00  by lomy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Jun 2012  12:00  by heeddie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 5th Jun 2012  14:40  by Dusty

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 18th May 2012  15:07  by dangorman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Not Logged 2nd May 2012  00:00  by Curlew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Apr 2012  12:30  by arranc

Gridref: SK 00109 63895   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 24th Mar 2012  15:30  by Foinavon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

I last came here when I was 12 in 1982. Its great to be back!

surf ©Foinavon


Good condition 17th Mar 2012  18:48  by Delta68

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Enjoyed the walk on The Roaches this afternoon


Good condition 16th Mar 2012  13:31  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 00109 63897   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Had not been to the Roaches since my climbing days, and had never visited the trig. Pleasant spot. Large benchmark on rock 2m away.

The Roaches Trig and benchmark.


Good condition 30th Jan 2012  15:43  by painterman61

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed HVS7a to trig only joking good parking and path at roach end of excellent views lots of tors on way, trig in vgc plug missing.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61


Good condition 26th Jan 2012  10:10  by tjg

Gridref: SK 00100 63800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

fantastic views
fantastic views


Good condition 22nd Oct 2011  14:11  by Ham Shady

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 15th Oct 2011  12:00  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice day for a walk over the Roaches - fine and sunny.


Good condition 26th Sep 2011  13:30  by Tuco Ramirez

Gridref: SK 00109 63893   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Sunny Clear day, with graet views to be had on all sides of the Roaches, Pillar a bit undercut


Not Logged 26th Aug 2011  15:54  by leakster

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

done


Good condition 2nd Aug 2011  12:24  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 00107 63894   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed the route in “Peak District Trigpointing Walks” Parked in the lay by and climbed Hen Cloud then on to the Roaches – continued through Lud’s Church and past Swythambey Hall to Gun Hill. Very impressed with Lud’s Church well worth a visit – one of the best features in the Peak District. Good views from the trigpoint on a hot humid day.

The Roaches


Good condition 17th Jul 2011  11:45  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 00111 63896   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Passed this trig on a group walk in wet and misty conditions.

Flush Bracket
Top View
General View


Good condition 9th Jul 2011  11:10  by mrs moo cow

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at Roach End & strolled up to pillar. Views over to Jodrall Bank. Pillar quite undercut.

The Roaches ©mrs moo cow


Not Logged 30th Jun 2011  12:06  by sniffadogz

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Great walk along the ridge to this.


Good condition 21st Jun 2011  09:45  by 45378

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First of four visits this week escorting Y9 pupils on their annual hike and camp. They go from the A54 just short of the Cat & Fiddle junction via Gradbach (o/night) and onto the Roaches to Tittesworth. Some good navigators, but some clearly terrified/bored and struggling.


Good condition 1st May 2011  13:46  by Terry L

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

No plug. Public. Access Land. Peak District National Park. Ascent from north - Roach End - before embarking on magnificent ridge walk along the crest. Rough going in places, but fairly straightforward. Superb location for a trig pillar.

The Roaches pillar


Good condition 28th Apr 2011  12:29  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Nice walk up to this trig on good paths. Great views

©tigger4242


Not Logged 24th Apr 2011  15:21  by whitepeakplodder

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 10th Apr 2011  13:37  by Orchards Finest

Gridref: SK 00107 63893   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Fantastic views and weather that you would hope to experience in the south of France.


Slightly damaged 10th Apr 2011  12:39  by leevoda

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Found on a short walk with my family before parting our ways and heading back to Leeds. Fantastic day and a view to die for! You would almost believe it was summer. TFTC


Good condition 29th Mar 2011  11:17  by knoutberry

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 26th Mar 2011  10:30  by Boneychest

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views

Scouts at the pillar


Good condition 24th Mar 2011  16:00  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Good condition 22nd Mar 2011  10:15  by shropshire lasses

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

caching on the roaches great day


Good condition 17th Mar 2011  13:31  by iannotts

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©iannotts
©iannotts


Good condition 9th Mar 2011  15:00  by sjr

FB Number: 2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

cracking viewpoint.


Good condition 6th Feb 2011  12:30  by Eeee Bi Gum

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good clear views today, spotted The Wrekin in the distance on this very windy day. Trig appears to be in very good conditon

©Eeee Bi Gum
©Eeee Bi Gum
©Eeee Bi Gum


Good condition 27th Oct 2010  16:15  by Sven

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Another white one. Superb views, as the sun was going down, all around including the Cheshire Gap. Arrived after visit to Lud's Church. Lovely weathered rocks on the approach. What a pity I missed Chingwakabungya by less than three hours.


Good condition 27th Oct 2010  13:30  by Chingwakabungya

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic views in all directions, really enjoyed the location. Also found the nearby Geocache.

©Chingwakabungya


Good condition 27th Oct 2010  11:41  by hdke

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 26th Oct 2010  14:54  by NogintheNog

Gridref: SK 00107 63891   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©NogintheNog


Good condition 25th Oct 2010  13:00  by robinhood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Expansive views all round and well worth the visit. Could see Jodrell Bank in the distance. Strange pond,Doxey Pool, further down the path at 004628. How did it get there?


Good condition 14th Oct 2010  13:11  by heavyhorses

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice walk, shame about the fog !


Good condition 9th Oct 2010  14:00  by Dingo749

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Was running around the local area with some friends and went passed this trig. Found in quite good condition and the views up there were amazing!! :)


Good condition 5th Oct 2010  20:14  by captain gore-tex

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Another great trig in this area bagged.

also in red ©captain gore-tex


Not Logged 30th Sep 2010  14:42  by [Monki]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Out for a walk up the Roaches great views YSM066


Good condition 25th Sep 2010  13:00  by sam.p8

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 28th Aug 2010  14:50  by Bourne

Gridref: SK 00106 63896   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at the tea rooms and walked over to trig, was raining today but the clouds broke free when we got to the trig to have our packed lunch

Taking a rest Taking a Rest©Bourne


Good condition 24th Aug 2010  14:30  by CURRYSCRIM

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Re visited after some years. Weather appalling - strong winds and heavy rain so didn't hang around.


Not Logged 15th Aug 2010  11:45  by billysdad2003

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 3rd Jul 2010  12:15  by tbsc8

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Quite windy at the trig today but nice and clear with good views towards the cheshire plain

Me, my gps and the trig
Flush Bracket


Good condition 23rd Jun 2010  12:04  by Pharisee

Gridref: SK 00107 63893   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

My first time on ‘The Roaches’ but I don’t think it will be my last. There’s room to park just north of the cattle grid at the bend in the road, north west of the pillar. From there it’s an easy climb up to the trig point along a paved path for the most part. The ‘ground’ around the base of the pillar looks to have been eroded away but I’d be surprised if there ever was enough soil up there for the base to have been covered. It was probably built that way. The pillar is painted white and in good condition, apart from the missing centre plug. At a recorded 1685ft above sea level, this is the highest trigpoint of my 2 day sortie into the West Midlands. The views are spectacular… or would be if it weren’t so hazy. Interestingly, there is a large benchmark arrow incised into a boulder close to the pillar. Evidence of an earlier triangulation, maybe?

The Pillar ©Pharisee
The bench mark ©Pharisee
The view east ©Pharisee


Good condition 2nd May 2010  00:00  by bogdodger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 18th Apr 2010  00:00  by Lost Lad

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pathfinder Guide - Peak District Walks (2008): The Roaches & Lud's Church. A bit of an overcast day but a great location.


Good condition 14th Apr 2010  12:03  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged on a walk from Rock Hall to Gradbach YHA

The Roaches Trig A bit blustery©sykesfamily
the Roaches Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily


Good condition 10th Apr 2010  08:44  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SK 00107 63895   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First time walked the Roaches parked car in roadside parking to the south of trig. Nice walk about 2 miles with great views over valley. passed Rockhall a house built into rocks. Trig in good condition.

Looking West
GPS reading


Not Logged 27th Mar 2010  16:35  by melch

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 19th Mar 2010  19:35  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SK 00108 63893   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

While finding the nearby geocache. It was dark but fun.


Good condition 16th Mar 2010  09:05  by StaffsGeo

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A Lovely View The trig-point is behind us - We got a passer by to take it for us.©StaffsGeo


Good condition 27th Feb 2010  11:00  by AndrewC

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 14th Nov 2009  11:50  by Chris9870

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited on a stormy november morning but the visibility was excellent until we set off back and the rain came very heavy. Made it back to the Roaches tea rooms like drowned rats. Lovely area, and TP in same condition as before. Spider is open and the ground is eroding away from the base, but looks like it has had a new coat of paint recently. We should paint them all like this.


Good condition 30th Sep 2009  12:45  by CandS37

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Our first time up the Roaches. A fantastic day out and great views

The Roaches Pillar ©CandS37


Not Logged 21st Aug 2009  12:24  by bluewhitereg

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Splendid views on a lovely evening.


Good condition 25th Jul 2009  12:00  by Chalky

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spider open.


Good condition 7th Jun 2009  09:37  by wrose

Gridref: SK 00110 63895   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited whilst walking with my walking group - The Irregulars, LDWA - on the Head in the Clouds route. Very cold and windy for June. Easy access on foot path. Wonderful views.


Slightly damaged 9th May 2009  00:00  by Bramley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 8th May 2009  17:03  by AndyKeen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 11th Apr 2009  14:40  by Dodders

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trig visited whilst walking The Roaches. Great views all around.

©Dodders
©Dodders


Not Logged 11th Apr 2009  14:28  by Bredon Marshions

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

BUSY! Done whilst walking on the Roaches and doinga bit of caching too. Sun was shining.


Good condition 2nd Apr 2009  12:00  by Mazdaman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 14th Mar 2009  00:00  by Rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 27th Dec 2008  12:00  by stonefielders

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

whilst geocaching


Good condition 21st Dec 2008  12:52  by CLM Griffiths

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

took part in the Roaches Christmas Cracker - some runners went straight past, but bagging trigs is my game.


Good condition 21st Dec 2008  12:52  by Martin Griffiths - DPFR

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

took part in the Roaches Christmas Cracker - some runners missed it, but just had to touch the trig, maybe lost 20 seconds max,


Good condition 9th Nov 2008  14:51  by splash

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

There was a fell race on when my Mum and made our way up. it was very windy on the edge and a touch chilly


Good condition 18th Oct 2008  13:29  by scooby scrappy and mp

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Paint still wet on trig, bright white shining trig could be seen for miles today, fab views & beautiful location.


Not Logged 7th Oct 2008  00:00  by knobbly stiles

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 19th Jun 2008  13:02  by rayk

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great view of Shutlingsloe

The Roaches


Good condition 11th May 2008  14:00  by Stokesy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Found on a 10 mile walk across the Roaches


Good condition 1st Mar 2008  11:19  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Difficult to walk in a straight line due to the strength of the wind over the ridge!


Good condition 23rd Feb 2008  13:30  by Dizzley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My first logged trigpoint. Visited with friends on a circuit from Rockhall Cottage to Ludschurch and back.


Good condition 6th Feb 2008  12:00  by mtb mick

Gridref: SK 00100 63900   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good perch for views over Cheshire Plain to west. Jodrell Bank could be seen 20 miles away. Bagged on a walk from Wincle via Roach End.

The Roaches, 505m Nice views over the Cheshire Plain


Good condition 26th Jan 2008  12:45  by gushoneybun

Gridref: SK 00107 63895   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great views, but very windy. Elevation 502mtrs

He was happy Honest! This one was on the YOSM page for a while©gushoneybun


Good condition 1st Dec 2007  11:30  by ivanidea

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst caching.


Good condition 17th Oct 2007  15:30  by carly_robinson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Built a fantastic little snowman on top of it....but then a child knocked it down.


Good condition 15th Oct 2007  14:30  by Dougsta

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Amazing views all-round!!! Espeially after snow!!!


Not Logged 3rd Aug 2007  21:36  by Carly_angel

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 29th Jul 2007  15:23  by theblack

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very busy area on a sunny Sunday afternoon, trig in good order

Trig ©theblack


Good condition 23rd Jun 2007  14:20  by Tizzie

Gridref: SK 00108 63895   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views despite the clouds


Good condition 12th May 2007  11:30  by Trigglets

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from the road by Windygates, lots of climbers. Heavy shower as we set off, but turned out to be quite clear when we arrived at the top.

©Trigglets


Good condition 14th Apr 2007  15:25  by ted

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug replaced by plastic cover; all sighting holes open but centre mark not visible. Large cut BM nearby. Hazy views of scattered farmhouses. Interesting rock formations.

The Roaches trig
The Roaches FB
The Roaches BM


Good condition 18th Feb 2007  13:35  by RickC

Gridref: SK 00107 63891   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

GD place to visit great views and rock formations/edges, although best to be visited early as its like Clapham junction in the afternoon, the trig looks as if its just recieved a new lick of paint which it sticks out from miles away can b seen right from ramshaw rocks, and it looked in gd condition to me.

The Roaches /\©RickC


Good condition 7th Feb 2007  12:57  by kingofgeography

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

great area to visit


Slightly damaged 18th Nov 2006  16:00  by also_cute_and_fluffy

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great trig for a day out. Close to Doxey Pool. Lots of parking on road below Five Clouds, but can get quite busy. Alternative parking at Roach End (closer to trig) Superb 360 views, Tittesworth Reservoir and The Cloud visible. Trig in good condition, worn concrete base. Looks like a recent coat of paint.

Roaches Trig Point at Sunset


Good condition 22nd Oct 2006  10:54  by unowho67

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Enjoyed this walk.

Rather wet day ©unowho67


Good condition 21st Oct 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

vgc, white, plastic cap. Just a quick bag from Roach End this time. Classic Dark Peak outcroppy summit, v attractive view, stunning sky with weather front just arriving.


Good condition 26th Aug 2006  00:00  by bogdodger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 21st Aug 2006  10:37  by bargee

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

up here after a ftf on the jenny greenteeth cache was 4th


Good condition 12th Mar 2006  08:27  by Lone Walker

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Howling wind and snow just starting to fall didn't detract from the great views and then up to Lud's Church for the "Wow!" factor. Pillar itself seemed to be in good condition, plastic plug intact, some paint and no major damage, plinth is a little eroded, but no worse than many other "good condition" trigs IMHO.


Slightly damaged 28th Jan 2006  12:37  by lookingmrb&pwb

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Visited the pillar then onto the cache. nice walk but farther ted (superted on geocaching) beat me to it.


Slightly damaged 28th Jan 2006  11:20  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

I'd hired out Gradbach Youth Hostel for our traditional January trip for 60 of us. A group of 13 of us walked up from the hostel on this fine and sunny day, but only me took a photo of the flush bracket!


Slightly damaged 5th Dec 2005  13:42  by birder1951

Gridref: SK 00108 63895   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10


Slightly damaged 12th Nov 2005  11:46  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

I like the Roaches. This is one of at least a dozen visits. I've seen a Wallaby once! (they escaped 40 years ago from a private zoo nearby). Went round in a loop and got 'Gun' as well. Pillar is OK. Public

Not a Wallaby in sight!
Roaches Pillar Added pic in 2011


Good condition 7th Nov 2005  17:41  by norsch

Gridref: SK 00107 63891   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Slightly damaged 16th Oct 2005  10:03  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 00100 63900   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pleasant walk bit busy .Views still v misty.

©Glaslyn


Good condition 19th Sep 2005  00:00  by JimJinks

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quite cold in the wind along the ridge, but worth it for the experience.


Slightly damaged 12th Mar 2005  12:42  by browni

FB Number: S2958  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Second of the day and done at the same time as Staffordshire highest Geocache

It's windy up here Trig point showing views over the Cheshire Plane.


Good condition 6th Jan 2005  12:22  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easiest access is from Roach End. Very windy on visit. Base of trig point eroded.

The Roaches trig point ©Bridgeman
The Roaches trig point flush bracket ©Bridgeman


Good condition 20th Nov 2004  14:15  by Historian

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My twelfth visit, but the first in snow (first visited 18 July 1989).


Slightly damaged 17th Oct 2004  14:13  by sky high boys

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

We did Valkyrie. It was ace. Then got sandbagged into something called the Pincer (its soft VS he says.....) no its not. Took a wee huff for a bit, and strolled over to the trig point for a fag and also to think up a suitable revenge for my intended victim ;-)

Me topped out on Pincer HVS 5a ©sky high boys


Good condition 16th Oct 2004  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 00110 63894   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 9th Sep 2004  00:00  by Managra

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Aggregate rather than concrete. Plastic plug. Concrete plinth eroded.


Good condition 28th Mar 2004  14:15  by smiley dog

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

excellent rocky edge ,no sign of those wallabys


Slightly damaged 28th Feb 2004  12:30  by beeley

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

lovely view in the sunny snowy conditions today

Tris point and view


Not Logged 21st Feb 2004  13:50  by DomHeknows

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

VERY windy as per the photo I uploaded for the geocache, http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?IID=f1850dab-a4d5-428d-b70f-190d64f01773&LID=2965402


Not Logged 15th Feb 2004  11:42  by aRRKS

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 7th Feb 2004  12:00  by Budak_Melayu

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

On the popular Roaches ridge with excellent views of Tittesworth Reservoir and Leek to the South. The base is slightly damaged.

The Flush Bracket ©Budak_Melayu
The Trigpoint View to the West Approaching Hailstorms!©Budak_Melayu


Slightly damaged 7th Dec 2003  10:28  by discjirm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Visited the trig point on a circular walk from Leek. The Roaches are beautiful, even in the winter sunshine. A footpath runs right past the pillar, which is at the southern end of the hill ridge.

The Roaches trig point. The Roaches trig point.©discjirm


Good condition 12th Sep 2003  14:00  by soloist

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A good day walking, and climbing. Too hot and had to ration water


Slightly damaged 20th Aug 2003  21:33  by teasel

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Bonus - this is currently also geocache GC45CC (moves around from trigopint to trigpoint). Missing centre plug. Nice views from here, even at night.

View from the trigpoint ©teasel
The trigpoint
The flush bracket


Slightly damaged 23rd Jun 2003  14:30  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Very windy day - had to concentrate on staying upright on occation, and the Davidsac has given me a balck eye. However great views from here, shame I couldn't stay around long. Not 100% sure of the FB number, scribbled in much haste and no camera :-(( Central core thing missing


Good condition 21st Dec 2002  00:00  by Deego

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

one of my favourite places for walking been past here many times. Loverly views but can be windy at times.this was the first trigpoint I ever logged................... REVISIT 06/09/03 Nice walk past the trig...........................REVIST 25/10/03 Very misty today on top here placing My nearby cache staffordshires highest cache..................REVISIT 31/8/04 Here to change the log sheet.................11/06/05 To check the cache. nice here today.

25/10/03 Me in the mist ©Deego
31/08/04 ©Deego
31/08/04 looking towards The Cloud TP ©Deego
31/08/04 ©Deego
31/08/04 Jake ©Deego
11/06/05 Me by the Trig ©Deego
11/06/05 Jake on the trig ©Deego


Good condition 15th Nov 2002  11:45  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 00100 63900   FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A good ramble and excellent views


Good condition 18th Aug 2001  13:20  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 14th May 1999  15:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great walk over the Roaches and onto Luds Church on sunny afternoon.


Not Logged 9th May 1999  12:00  by barryhunter

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Been there, touched it. It wasnt a particlly clear day, and walk cut short due to member dislocating here angle on the decent to the NW :-(


Good condition 16th Apr 1999  17:19  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 16th Jul 1996  10:31  by Rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Morning visit


Good condition 1st Mar 1996  13:16  by Marshsand

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited during the early days of hill walking.


Good condition 30th Sep 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2598  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Base eroded, plug missing.


Good condition 16th Feb 1994  11:00  by Particle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Slightly damaged 2nd May 1990  10:26  by fasgadh

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Often been busy at the southern end of the ridge, but have walked past the pillar,pool and other delights of th Roaches skyline a few times. No wallabies though.


Good condition 18th Jul 1989  00:00  by Historian

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 25th May 1988  18:00  by gemini man

Gridref: SK 00100 63800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited whilst on the 1998 LDWA White Peak 100


Good condition 12th Nov 1987  12:00  by desperate dan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Came past here during a fell race.


Good condition 8th Feb 1981  00:18  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Staffordshire. Checkpoint two on the Octavian Droobers night race. Also here on 22 Nov 87, the actual date of the fell race, mentioned in next entry by Desperate Dan.




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