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21/12 Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike at the Roaches (Beth's Birthday!)

£30.00

This one is not to be missed… We’ve got the perfect way to spend the winter solstice. Enjoy a gorgeous sunrise hike looking over the stunning White Peak hills of the Peak District as the sun comes up on shortest day of the year. The Roaches & Hen Cloud is the perfect spot for sunrise & sunset (Beth’s favourite location) and you’ll spend a fantastic morning hiking over the rugged gritstone edge and rolling countryside.

This date also happens to be Beth’s birthday, so there’ll be cake for breakfast too! Party hats are optional but strongly recommended.


Route Summary

Date: Monday 21st December 2026

Time: 7am-Midday (approx.)

Meeting Point: the Roaches (near Leek) | exact meeting point and details will be sent out via email nearer to the event

Public Transport: this route is not easily accessed by public transport

Length: 7 miles + 400m elevation

Difficulty: beginner to moderate (beginner hikers will enjoy this more with a good general fitness level but we’ll be taking it at a slow steady pace)

Open to: all adults and dogs

Minimum group size: 2

Maximum group size: 10

This one is not to be missed… We’ve got the perfect way to spend the winter solstice. Enjoy a gorgeous sunrise hike looking over the stunning White Peak hills of the Peak District as the sun comes up on shortest day of the year. The Roaches & Hen Cloud is the perfect spot for sunrise & sunset (Beth’s favourite location) and you’ll spend a fantastic morning hiking over the rugged gritstone edge and rolling countryside.

This date also happens to be Beth’s birthday, so there’ll be cake for breakfast too! Party hats are optional but strongly recommended.


Route Summary

Date: Monday 21st December 2026

Time: 7am-Midday (approx.)

Meeting Point: the Roaches (near Leek) | exact meeting point and details will be sent out via email nearer to the event

Public Transport: this route is not easily accessed by public transport

Length: 7 miles + 400m elevation

Difficulty: beginner to moderate (beginner hikers will enjoy this more with a good general fitness level but we’ll be taking it at a slow steady pace)

Open to: all adults and dogs

Minimum group size: 2

Maximum group size: 10

Everything you need to bring

  • Dinner & snacks

  • 1l of water on a cool day, 2l on a hot day

  • Suitable hiking clothes: whatever you feel comfortable in but try to avoid wearing cotton. Make sure you have both warm and cold weather clothing options all year round as the temperature can change quickly, including suitable waterproofs.

  • Footwear: hiking boots, hiking shoes, trail shoes, or trail runners that have good grip. Please do not wear fashion trainers or any smooth soled shoes.

  • Any personal items you need: phone, medications, tissues/toilet roll with a zip lock bag for any wild wees, hand sanitiser, money/card, portable charger.

  • Warmer weather: cap, sun protection, sunglasses

  • Cooler weather: hat, gloves, extra warm layer in your bag, face buff

  • Something to sit on such as a foldable sit-mat, small picnic blanket, extra jacket

  • Head-torch for after sunset as we return to the cars

Meet your leader

I’m Beth, a fully qualified and insured Hill & Moorland Leader, based near the Peak District. I love leading groups outdoors in a relaxed, friendly way and can’t wait to show you all the fun you can have on a group hiking adventure.

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