The Roaches
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 Climbers on Valkyrie at The Roaches | |
| Country | England |
|---|---|
| Area | Peak District |
| Translation | The Rocks French |
| Elevation | 505 m (1657 ft) |
| Relative height | ??? m |
| OS grid reference | SK001638 (http://www.rhaworth.myby.co.uk/oscoor_a.htm?SK001638_region:GB_scale:25000) |
| OS Landranger map(s) | 119 |
| Listing | none |
The Roaches (from the French les roches - the rocks) are a geographical feature situated above Leek and Tittesworth reservoir in the Peak District of the United Kingdom.
Along with Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud they form a gritstone escarpment, which is very popular with walkers and rock climbers.
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External link
- A page partly about the Roaches (http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/leek/roaches.htm) - from a website about the town of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands
- another page about the Roaches (http://www.thepeakdistrict.info/fast/html/roaches.html) from a different website about the Peak District
The Roches are a vocal band from the USA.
