Set in the Peak District and Staffordshire Moorlands, Anroach Farm is the perfect base to explore the amazing area.
The "Ethels" are a collection of 95 Peak District hills, mostly over 400 meters (1,300 feet) in altitude, plus some significant lower hills, named after Ethel Haythornthwaite, a pioneering environmentalist and founder of the
Countryside Protection and Recreation Association (CPRE).
Did you know you can walk to 4 Ethels from Anroach Farm and you can actually see 3 of them from the Farm?!
Namely:
The Roaches
Ramshaw Rocks
Hen Cloud
Axe Edge More
See more details below.
You can bag these Ethels straight from the Farm:
The RoachesThe Roaches (505m) is a dramatic gritstone ridge and a notable Peak District Ethel, offering stunning views, rocky ascents, and excellent hiking. Part of the Staffordshire Moorlands, it features Hen Cloud, Lud’s Church, and the mysterious Doxey Pool. Popular for walking, climbing, and wildlife spotting, it’s one of the most iconic peaks in the area.
Source: Ordnance Survey. (2025). OS Explorer Map 1:25,000. [Map]. OS website. https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ [Accessed: April 02, 2025] There is an excellent BBC Country File Magazine walk around The Roaches, you can see we are in the top right hand corner of the map below...
Ramshaw Rocks & Hen CloudRamshaw Rocks (474m) is a distinctive Peak District Ethel, known for its jagged gritstone formations and barren, windswept landscape. Located near The Roaches in the Staffordshire Moorlands, it offers challenging climbing routes, including the famous "The Sloth", and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Its eerie, weathered rock shapes make it one of the most striking Ethels in the Peak District.
You can see The Roaches to the left of the map, which means we are just above the map on the right.
There is an excellent walk around Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud in the BBC Country File Magazine.
Ordnance Survey. (2025). OS Explorer Map 1:25,000. [Map]. OS website. https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ [Accessed: April 02, 2025] Axe Edge MoorAxe Edge Moor (551m) is a prominent Peak District Ethel, forming the watershed for five major rivers, including the Dove, Manifold, and Goyt. Located southwest of Buxton, it features rolling peat moorland, sweeping views, and a wild, open landscape. While less rocky than nearby peaks, it offers a remote and rugged walking experience.
We are just below Axe Edge Moor on this map.
There is an excellent walk around Axe Edge Moor in Country Walking Magazine. You can also walk all the way into Buxton and catch the bus back.
Ordnance Survey. (2025). OS Explorer Map 1:25,000. [Map]. OS website. https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ [Accessed: April 02, 2025]
