Wednesday 8th October 2025
Hen Cloud (5.1 miles)
Early morning mist and a little light drizzle greeted 15 ramblers intent on summiting Hen Cloud (505m). Our walk commenced in the village of Meerbrook with a short stop at Tittesworth Reservoir before proceeding to Whitty Lane where our gradual climb towards the gritstone escarpment began
En route we passed by Roaches Hall (1876) - A former hunting lodge with a complex history (roacheshall.co.uk). Visibility was good as we approached the 'steep rock' (Henge Clud/Hen Cloud). It was a little blustery at the summit, but our effort was rewarded with wonderful views of our local area. On our descent back into Meerbrook we passed by Windygates Farm (1634). The house formally known as 'Winyates' stands on a packhorse route leading from Frith Bottom. Frith Bottom welcomed us with a few 'dodgy' stiles, some uneven ground, the odd cow pat, but very little 'bog' or mud.
Gill Lees