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We have not attempted the minor eminence of Gun, near Rushton Spencer since the summer of 2023, so a return is planned for this walk. If the weather is clear, we should get good 360° views from the trig point at the top. Refreshments after the walk will be available at the Lazy Trout in Meerbrook.
11.5 km (7.1 miles), total ascent 256 m.
Heading northhwards away from the pub we soon pick up a path on the right that crosses Lower Lee. After traversing several fields and going over a stream on a footbridge, we reach a lane at Greenlane but then immediately strike off to the right across open country again. A gentle climb reaches Roach Side Farm and then a more level section intersects a lane which after a few hundred metres brings us to the historic Roche Grange. This imposing building is located on the site of an earlier medieval residence beloning to Dieulacres Abbey, although no remains of the original structure are visible today.
A descending path leads away from the grange and passes through a remote area known as Meadows, before reaching an area of woodland and a small lake called Turner's Pool. From here we take a left turn and begin a steady but easy climb leading to Old Hag. Some few hundred metres beyond here another left turn gives some respite from the ascent before the rough grassland of Gun comes into view. We contour at the 350 m level for a while and then a final 35 m of ascent brings us to the trig point on the top of Gun, from where, all being well we can enjoy some good views over coffee.
Now it is downhill all the way back. A good path through heather and bilberry leads to a road running along the side of Gun. We turn left along the road for a short distance before joining a path on the right. This drops gently to Park House at Gunside where we take an acute turn to the left and descend gently through fields. On reaching the road west of Meerbrook, it is a matter of a couple of hundred metres back to the Lazy Trout.
Click this link for an image showing the walk route on OS mapping: Meerbrook, Gun & Roachside
The Lazy Trout, Meerbrook, Leek ST13 8SN
OS Grid Ref: SJ 99022 60771
Google Maps Ref: 53.144082, -2.016072
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Plus Code: 9C5V4XVM+JH
Drive time from Holmes Chapel: 35 minutes
Use the map below to get directions to the start point in Google Maps:
The car park at the Lazy Trout is very small and quickly fills up, so in fairness to the pub management, can I request those not intending to visit the pub to please find a parking spot in the village, rather than taking up a space in their car park.
Anyone in need of help in arranging transport to the walk please contact the walk leader. Car sharing is encouraged for transport to u3a walks for social and environmental reasons.
Food will be available at the Lazy Trout after the walk. Click here for the menu.
Those wishing to eat please let me know before SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER, with a MENU CHOICE, in case we need to pre-order.
Meet-Up for Car Shares: 09:00 at Holmes Chapel Community Centre car park. Would anyone NOT planning to meet here, but going straight to the walk start point, PLEASE LET THE LEADER KNOW, so he knows where to expect you.
Walk Start Meet-Up: 09:45 for 10:00 start
Walk Finish: 13:45
Lunch Booking: 14:00
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| Group Status : | Vacancies |
| Venue : | Venue to be Advised by Group Leader, Show Map |
| Easting/Northing : | 1/1 |
| Date of Event : | Wednesday 18th November 2026 |
| Applications to join can be made from Wednesday 4th November 2026 | |
| The Closing Date for Applications is Wednesday 18th November 2026 | |
| Time of Session : | 10:00 to 13:45 |
