Nicola’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Unusual rock formations used for climbing at Hen Cloud. The roaches are a popular walking destination a couple of miles out of Leek on the Buxton road.
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The Roaches
Unusual rock formations used for climbing at Hen Cloud. The roaches are a popular walking destination a couple of miles out of Leek on the Buxton road.
Unique National Trust building with a moat pretty garden and cafe to sit in the grounds to enjoy
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National Trust Little Moreton Hall
Newcastle RoadUnique National Trust building with a moat pretty garden and cafe to sit in the grounds to enjoy
Biddulph Grange Garden
Grange RoadStunning 🤩 gardens
Themed from oriental to Himalayan
A good half hours walk to the summit from the parking area you’ll not be disappointed with the views ( weather permitting) from the top
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The Cloud
A good half hours walk to the summit from the parking area you’ll not be disappointed with the views ( weather permitting) from the top
A unique market town dating back hundreds of years
It has maintained its charm and quirkiness the infep
One of the largest antique shoping area in the country
The local markets on a Wednesday are a must
The Sunday supplement is in the first Sunday of the month
The antiques market is on a Saturday
( dates to be checked on the local tourist site )
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Leek
A unique market town dating back hundreds of years
It has maintained its charm and quirkiness the infep
One of the largest antique shoping area in the country
The local markets on a Wednesday are a must
The Sunday supplement is in the first Sunday of the month
The antiques market is on a Saturday
( dates to be checked on the local tourist site )
World renowned attraction for astronomy a visitor centre with interacting activities and planetarium
It is set in national arboretum
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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Bomish LaneWorld renowned attraction for astronomy a visitor centre with interacting activities and planetarium
It is set in national arboretum
Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre
Lift LaneUnusual day out to the boat lift
Local folly with views over Staffordshire Derbyshire Lancashire Shropshire Cheshire Merseyside
Half an hours walk from The Chalet on the gritstone footpath
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Mow Cop Slot
53A High StLocal folly with views over Staffordshire Derbyshire Lancashire Shropshire Cheshire Merseyside
Half an hours walk from The Chalet on the gritstone footpath
A beautiful lake used by fishermen sailers and boaters
It’s footpath leads around the circumference of the lake taking in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside
A small cafe is situated at the far end of the lake by the cafe serving snacks
A great day out or just to sit snd relax on the bridge to watch the water
There’s a miniature steam train half a mile down the road that runs along one length of the lake
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Rudyard Lake
Lake RoadA beautiful lake used by fishermen sailers and boaters
It’s footpath leads around the circumference of the lake taking in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside
A small cafe is situated at the far end of the lake by the cafe serving snacks
A great day out or just to sit snd relax on the bridge to watch the water
There’s a miniature steam train half a mile down the road that runs along one length of the lake
Google cygnet valley railway.co.uk
Times general opening times
And Special events
39 minute drive from the chalet
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Churnet Valley Railway 1992 plc
Google cygnet valley railway.co.uk
Times general opening times
And Special events
39 minute drive from the chalet
Neighbourhoods
There is a lovely characterful cafe next to the Town Hall ‘ Gather’ they sell snacks meals delicious unique drinks and alcohol in the evenings
The local museum is situated at the Town Hall
The are a few local bars that are dog friendly The Young Pretender on Lawton Street they have a cinema evening and other special events
Congleton
There is a lovely characterful cafe next to the Town Hall ‘ Gather’ they sell snacks meals delicious unique drinks and alcohol in the evenings
The local museum is situated at the Town Hall
The are a few local bars that are dog friendly The Young Pretender on Lawton Street they have a cinema evening and other special events
Local walking spot
Great cycle paths walking and hiking areas
Around Sutton and Langley, there are lots of pubs serving the walking community with good food.
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Macclesfield Forest
Great cycle paths walking and hiking areas
Around Sutton and Langley, there are lots of pubs serving the walking community with good food.
Tittesworth Reservoir
Good for walking with a visitor centre and cafe
Three Shires Heads
Walking area not suitable for dog walking due to sheep farms
A former silk and flax mill now converted to a b&b with a cafe situated on the river Dane at the bas of the roaches
Gradbach Mill
A former silk and flax mill now converted to a b&b with a cafe situated on the river Dane at the bas of the roaches
Situated between gradbach and the roaches a steep walk up from the small car park near gradbach mill
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Lud's Church
Situated between gradbach and the roaches a steep walk up from the small car park near gradbach mill
Overlooking the river Dane in the beautiful hamlet of Wincle open to the public
Local walks on the river Dane is a must
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Wincle Beer Company Ltd
Overlooking the river Dane in the beautiful hamlet of Wincle open to the public
Local walks on the river Dane is a must
Country park wooden with streams and fishing park cafe check opening times
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Biddulph Country Park
Grange RoadCountry park wooden with streams and fishing park cafe check opening times
Food scene
A local pub a 10 minute walk to the end of puddle bank lane family friendly, dog friendly, it’s also a regular with the locals to get together
Very nice friendly land lord and land lady serving good food.
It’s beer garden has a play area
Horse Shoe
Fence LaneA local pub a 10 minute walk to the end of puddle bank lane family friendly, dog friendly, it’s also a regular with the locals to get together
Very nice friendly land lord and land lady serving good food.
It’s beer garden has a play area
A lovely twenty minute walk from the farm across the fields to Mossley this pub serves homemade food and has a small garden overlooking the local golf course
The Castle Inn
Castle Inn RoadA lovely twenty minute walk from the farm across the fields to Mossley this pub serves homemade food and has a small garden overlooking the local golf course
The local farm shop and small retail village with a fishmonger butchers vegetable shop alcohol sales hairdressers dog salon toy shop gift shop car accessories adult and children’s clothes shop ice cream parlour
The farm has an array of animals most of them are accessible to the public for feeding, carrots and animal nuts they are for sale at the farm shop
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Glebe Farm
Peel LaneThe local farm shop and small retail village with a fishmonger butchers vegetable shop alcohol sales hairdressers dog salon toy shop gift shop car accessories adult and children’s clothes shop ice cream parlour
The farm has an array of animals most of them are accessible to the public for feeding, carrots and animal nuts they are for sale at the farm shop
The sell locally grownl fresh vegetable shop they also sell a small selection of meats local fresh flowers and plants
Cuttleford Farm Shop
Newcastle RoadThe sell locally grownl fresh vegetable shop they also sell a small selection of meats local fresh flowers and plants
Alcumlow Hall Farm
Chance Hall LaneLocal visitor centre for gifts ice cream a forge smithy and children’s play area
The local hall has special events
First Saturday of the month is the farmers market a must
The gardens with a lake are open to the public with a tea room
Rode Hall & Gardens
Church LaneThe local hall has special events
First Saturday of the month is the farmers market a must
The gardens with a lake are open to the public with a tea room
A country pub with spectacular views of The Roaches, situated near Meerbrook and Tittesworth Redervoir just outside Leek on the Buxton road
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The Lazy Trout
A country pub with spectacular views of The Roaches, situated near Meerbrook and Tittesworth Redervoir just outside Leek on the Buxton road
Small quirky pub with good food and friendly staff, dog friendly they have special evening music events
Situated near the river Dane
Wincle brewery is near by
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The Ship Inn
Barlow HillSmall quirky pub with good food and friendly staff, dog friendly they have special evening music events
Situated near the river Dane
Wincle brewery is near by
Hotel Rudyard
Lake RoadFamily pub serving buffets and standard pub food
The Picturedrome
102-104 Chestergate
DV8 Bar Lounge
6 Little StreetThe Galley Coffee Shop
Reacliffe RoadGolf course
A very good golf course set around the outskirts of Astbury Village bordering the canal
Astbury Golf Club
Peel LaneA very good golf course set around the outskirts of Astbury Village bordering the canal
Adventure
Waterworld
Festival WayFamily Water Adventure Park
Alton Towers
Farley LaneFamily Day out
40 minutes drive from the Chalet