Pauline's Guidebook
activities
Approx 10 mins drive from Leek is the stunning Roaches. Ideal for walkers with extensive views over to Wales on a clear day. 303 climbs are available over gritstone. Once finished your climb sit and watch the spectacular sunsets. Stay around until night and you won't dissapointed if star gazing is your thing.
90 locals recommend
The Roaches
Approx 10 mins drive from Leek is the stunning Roaches. Ideal for walkers with extensive views over to Wales on a clear day. 303 climbs are available over gritstone. Once finished your climb sit and watch the spectacular sunsets. Stay around until night and you won't dissapointed if star gazing is your thing.
Starting point to this walk can be at Roach end, or at Gradbach. Approx 15 mins from Leek. It is a deep moss covered cavism where you walk down into the special land which is eerily quiet. Steeped in history myth suggests Robin Hood and friar tuck hid here, and on other occasions bony Prince Charlie. A must for all walkers
25 locals recommend
Lud's Church
Starting point to this walk can be at Roach end, or at Gradbach. Approx 15 mins from Leek. It is a deep moss covered cavism where you walk down into the special land which is eerily quiet. Steeped in history myth suggests Robin Hood and friar tuck hid here, and on other occasions bony Prince Charlie. A must for all walkers
Take part in a variety of water sports Inc canoeing and paddleboards, approx 15 mins
10 locals recommend
Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre
Take part in a variety of water sports Inc canoeing and paddleboards, approx 15 mins
Stunning walks within the forest with streams for your dog to cool down in
Tea room where you must try lemon merangue pie. 25 mins from Leek close to alton towers.
15 locals recommend
Dimmingsdale Valley & Furnace Forest Walks
Stunning walks within the forest with streams for your dog to cool down in
Tea room where you must try lemon merangue pie. 25 mins from Leek close to alton towers.
Visit chrome Hill where the last few scenes of the peaky blinders finale were filmed. A tough hike to see the distinctive dragons back. Stunning scenary. Can also be viewed from the road between Longnor and Earl Sterndale. (20 min drive)
25 locals recommend
Chrome Hill
Visit chrome Hill where the last few scenes of the peaky blinders finale were filmed. A tough hike to see the distinctive dragons back. Stunning scenary. Can also be viewed from the road between Longnor and Earl Sterndale. (20 min drive)
Foxlowe Arts Centre
Stockwell StreetCheck out events, comedy nights, music, craft events.
Foxfield Light Railway Society
Caverswall RoadCloudside Shooting Ground
Red LaneBeautiful views
Brough Park Leisure Centre
Brough ParkLeisure centre with 25m pool
and baby pool, squash courts gym etc.
Brough Park
2 Brough ClBeautiful quiet park with ponds and shrubs.
Sightseeing
Stunning lake where you can hire a canoe or launch your own boat for a small fee.
There is a circular walk around the lake perfect for taking dogs
37 locals recommend
Rudyard Lake
Lake RoadStunning lake where you can hire a canoe or launch your own boat for a small fee.
There is a circular walk around the lake perfect for taking dogs
Stunning gardens run by the national trust with excellent tea room.
Approx 20 mins (10 miles)
42 locals recommend
Biddulph Grange Garden
Grange RoadStunning gardens run by the national trust with excellent tea room.
Approx 20 mins (10 miles)
Everyone knows about alton towers. A day out here is a must for thrill seekers
25 mins drive. (12miles)
329 locals recommend
Alton Towers
Farley LaneEveryone knows about alton towers. A day out here is a must for thrill seekers
25 mins drive. (12miles)
Take a lovely trip through the Churnet Valley from Cheddleton to Froghall. Check website for timetables
40 locals recommend
Churnet Valley Railway 1992 plc
Take a lovely trip through the Churnet Valley from Cheddleton to Froghall. Check website for timetables
Spend a day meeting lots of animals Inc. Meercats, limas and penguins. Get close up and personal with the animal walk throughs. Approx 15mins from Leek on the leek to Ashbourne road
76 locals recommend
Peak Wildlife Park
Spend a day meeting lots of animals Inc. Meercats, limas and penguins. Get close up and personal with the animal walk throughs. Approx 15mins from Leek on the leek to Ashbourne road
Solomon's Temple
Approx 20 mins drive
See the home of the spitfire designed by Reginald Mitchell and the Anglo saxon Staffordshire hoard
32 locals recommend
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Bethesda StreetSee the home of the spitfire designed by Reginald Mitchell and the Anglo saxon Staffordshire hoard
Visit where scenes of the peaky blinders were filmed.approx 30 mins from Leek.
Often have special events.check their website
17 locals recommend
Middleport Pottery
Port StreetVisit where scenes of the peaky blinders were filmed.approx 30 mins from Leek.
Often have special events.check their website
Beautiful spa town. 20 mins away. Lovely park for the children and opera house to see shows. Public transport is available between leek and buxton. Check times
221 locals recommend
Buxton
Beautiful spa town. 20 mins away. Lovely park for the children and opera house to see shows. Public transport is available between leek and buxton. Check times
Mow Cop Castle
53A High StSteep climb. Amazing views
Lovely market town
Has a scuba diving club on Thursday nights
Home to shrove tide football match which takes place on shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.
148 locals recommend
Ashbourne
Lovely market town
Has a scuba diving club on Thursday nights
Home to shrove tide football match which takes place on shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.
Cheddleton Flint Mill
Cheadle RoadLovely piece of history nestled between river Churnet and
the Cauldon canal.
Brindley Water Mill
214 Mill StStunning gardens with children's play area, has a steamer lake boat, garden centre and retail Village.
About 30 mins from Leek.
74 locals recommend
Trentham Estate
Stone RoadStunning gardens with children's play area, has a steamer lake boat, garden centre and retail Village.
About 30 mins from Leek.
Food Scene
10 min drive near to tittesworth reservoir. Great views of the roaches
28 locals recommend
The Lazy Trout
10 min drive near to tittesworth reservoir. Great views of the roaches
Ye Olde Rock Inn
Stunning views
10 mins drive
Primo Piano Ristorante & Pizzeria
10a Sheep MarketCosey,lovely food,great
service. 2 mins walk
Nestled within the beautiful getliffs yard this restaurant is relaxed with great cocktails. 3 mins walk
8 locals recommend
Leek Bar & Grill
22-27 Getliffes YardNestled within the beautiful getliffs yard this restaurant is relaxed with great cocktails. 3 mins walk
Naz Restaurant & Takeaway
16 Stockwell StLovely Indian food.
2 mins walk
Duck Goose
24 Saint Edward StreetExcellent service and food
Hetty's Tea Shop
Amazing scones and hot
choc on the edge of the Cauldon canal.
The Flintlock at Cheddleton
11 Cheadle RoadHigh class restaurant serving seasonal food. Menu changes regularly