THE ROACHES AND LUD'S CHURCH
Peak District
by Adventure Solos
OVERVIEW
Day Hikes by Adventure Solos are a great way to get to know us if you're interested in our solo-friendly adventures. We set a fairly slow and steady pace for these walks, making them social and inclusive events. All walks are lead by an Adventure Solos host that is also a qualified Mountain Leader and first aider (usually Chris from Adventure Solos).
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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A fun, solo-friendly group to adventure and build new friendships with!
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An Adventure Solos host who will be there throughout the event.
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Your host will be a professional Mountain Leader and first aid qualified.
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Adventure Solos' detailed Pre-Adventure Guide, so you know what to bring with you on the day.
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A WhatsApp group invite so you can chat with other guests before and after the event.
DESCRIPTION
Lud's Church has a 'wow-factor'.
It is a gorge or chasm in the surrounding rock and is approximately 20m deep and 100m long. It has steep, moss-covered sides, giving it a mysterious or mystical feel. It seems a little other-worldly; like you've stepped into a Lord of the Rings landscape.
After Lud's Church, we continue our hike up onto The Roaches - a wide ridge (a bit like Mam Tor if you've been on that hike with us) with views of the countryside below.
The highest point on this route is 505m, from a starting point of just under 300m, so the ascent is relatively gentle. The route we will follow is 10 miles (16km) and takes around 6 hours. The ridge is a nice wide path, making it suitable for those with a fear of heights.
We walk at a steady pace for this hike, but you should have a moderate to good level of fitness to allow you to complete the walk.
The event starts and ends at the car park in Gradback, SK17 0SU (or the farmer's nearby overflow car park if that's full). There's an option to join for a chat and drink at a pub at the end of the walk.
Find out how to join your first hike with us for free when you sign up to the mailing list.
Tickets are available for £34.99 per person here.
DETAILS
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Date: Friday 18th April 2025.
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Meeting point: Gradbach Car Park, SK17 0SU.
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Start time: 10.00am.
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Approximate end time: 5.00pm
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Distance: 10 miles (16km).
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Duration: Approximately 6 hours walk + c1 hour visit to a nearby pub.
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Pace: Slow and steady (please bear this in mind if you're a fast hiker).
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Fitness required: Moderate/Good.
Click here to join The Roches Day Hike.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Dearne ValleyThe Dearne Valley, near Sheffield, is an area of South Yorkshire along the River Dearne. It is close to the Peak District and is very accessible, with a dozen cities within a 2-hour drive of the venue. The large grounds are dotted with activities for us to make the most of during the course of the event.
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What's Included?A fun, sociable, solo-friendly group to adventure with! An Adventure Solos host who will be there throughout the event. Adventure Solos' detailed Pre-Adventure Guide. All specialist equipment for activities. 1.5 days' worth of activities with professional instructors. 2 nights' accommodation. 6 meals (2x breakfasts, 2x lunches, 2x evening meals). Any transport at the event.
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Outline ItineraryFriday Arrive in the evening and join us for food, a few welcome drinks and a chat as we get to know each other. If the weather is good, we may sit in the Yurt around a fire - a brilliant way to start the weekend. Saturday After breakfast, we get into the first of several sessions of activities during the day. There are good opportunities to connect with your fellow guests during the activities and whilst reflecting over achievements at lunch and in the evening. Sunday We have more activities in the morning, then enjoy lunch together one last time before hitting the road. The event finishes after lunch on Sunday. You'll leave having met a great bunch of people, having challenged yourself, had a lot of fun and laughed until your belly hurt! Please note that, whilst we intend to provide the activities listed above, occasionally they may be subject to change at short notice due to factors such as weather conditions and the abilities of any particular group.
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AccommodationFor this weekend event, you will be given your own room (with ensuite facilties). Your room will be a larger 'dorm' style room, with bunkbeds, even though it will be for your sole use. We also have some more modern, cosier twin rooms for sole occupancy ('Teachers' Rooms') that also have tea / coffee making facilities. You can book this room upgrade option here). Bedding and a pillow are provided. Please bring a towel with you.
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Transport/Getting thereThe weekend is based at Inspired Learning, Dearne Valley, Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4EA. Train - If you are travelling by train, Conisbrough Station is adjacent to the venue (a one minute walk from the station to the venue). Driving – If you are driving, the postcode is DN12 4EA. Leeds, Sheffield and York are all under 1 hour's drive from the venue. Loughborough, Nottingham, Manchester are all under 90 minutes' drive from the venue. Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Preston, Stoke-on-Trent and Warrington are all under 2 hours' drive. Arrival is anytime from 6pm to 9pm (please contact us in advance if you think you will be later). Most people will arrive around 7pm and we'll eat at around 7.30pm.
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Food and DrinkWelcome drinks are provided on Friday evening. Food for six meals is provided, including: Evening meal on Friday Breakfast, lunch and evening meal on Saturday Breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Please let us know when booking if you have any dietary requirements.
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Solo-friendlyGuests book onto Adventure Solos events by themselves, and arrive to enjoy a fun, friendly and social event. The activities over the weekend are a great way to try new things and make new friends. This is also facilitated by an Adventure Solos host who will be present throughout the event and helps to ensure everyone is having a good time.
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EquipmentAny specialist equipment for activities is provided.
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ExperienceYou do not need prior experience for the activities (most people won't have done the activities before and the instructors and guides will help everyone through).
