Raw Head
Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 607 ft (185 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 5 min
- High point
- 722 ft (220 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: 106:RW 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Peak: Bulkeley Hill 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bulkeley Hill Viewpoint 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Cave: Queen's Parlour 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Rawhead viewpoint 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Peak: Rawhead 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Cave: Bloody Bones 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Cave: Musket's Hole 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Raw Head
How long is Raw Head?
Raw Head is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 5 min. It climbs 607 ft (185 m) in total, up to a high point of 722 ft (220 m).
How hard is Raw Head?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Raw Head?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Raw Head?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Raw Head shaded?
Mostly shaded (74% under trees).
What can you do on Raw Head?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Raw Head?
The Coffee Hops, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 1.7 mi (2.8 km).
Is this a good week for Raw Head?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap