Welcome to Fawfieldhead

Fawfieldhead is a small village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Fawfieldhead is a popular destination for walkers and hikers who come to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy the fresh air.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 17th-century Fawfieldhead Hall. The hall was once the home of the local landowner and is now a private residence. Another notable building in the village is the 19th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture and is well worth a visit.

Fawfieldhead is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village store. The pub, called The Lazy Trout, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional pub food and has a great selection of local beers and ales. The post office and village store provide essential services to the local community and are a hub of activity in the village. Overall, Fawfieldhead is a charming village with a rich history and stunning scenery, making it a great destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Bartholomews C Of E C School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Quinn	Buxton Road Longnor Buxton Staffordshire SK17 0NZ 0 129883233 School Website
Hollinsclough Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jared Eccles	Carr Lane Hollinsclough Longnor Buxton Staffordshire SK17 0RH 0 129883303 School Website
Bradshaw Farm Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Diane Wood	Longnor Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0QY 129823140 School Website
Earl Sterndale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Holden	Earl Sterndale Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0BS 0 129883263 School Website
Manifold Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Kelly Stanesby	Off Leek Road Warslow Buxton Staffordshire SK17 0JP 01298384293 School Website
Old Sams Farm Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Diane Wood	Old Sams Farm Quarnford Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0SN 1298214568 School Website
Hartington C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Blackwell	The Dale Hartington Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0AS 0 129884254 School Website
Flagg Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Brown	Main Road Flagg Near Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9QT 0 129885208 School Website
Blackshaw Moor Cofe First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Crawforth	Buxton Road Blackshaw Moor Leek Staffordshire ST13 8TW 1538300337 School Website
Monyash C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sharon Slack	Church Street Monyash Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1JH 01629812413 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxton Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ 6.37 Miles

Dove Holes Station Road, Dove Holes, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ 8.86 Miles

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Long Lane, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 0XT 10.14 Miles

Macclesfield Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP 11.58 Miles

Whaley Bridge Market Street, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA 11.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2z Cars 01298 24455 176 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LH 4.98 Miles
Crescent Cars 01298 73515 128 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LS 5.11 Miles
A 2 Z Cars 01298 424001 22 Heath Gr, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HH 5.72 Miles
Petes Taxi 01298 25010 1 New Market Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6LP 5.87 Miles
A1 Airport Transfers And Taxis 01298 77117 12 Woodside, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PW 6.01 Miles
Buxton Radio Taxis 01298 23457 10 Concert Place, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EE 6.07 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 01538 371563 Quarnford Grange, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7LR 6.11 Miles
Allied Taxis 01298 72123 28 Hardwick Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DH 6.24 Miles
Elegant Cars Of Buxton 07516 429553 14 Spring Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DE 6.24 Miles
A Cabs Buxton Ltd 01298 70423 41A Spring Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BJ 6.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longnor Po Box Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Reapsmoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowdicote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glutton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollinsclough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Earl Sterndale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheen Old Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheen Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Emanuals Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Elkstone Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warslow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hulme End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sterndale Moor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pomeroy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hartington Surgery 01298 84315	The Surgery Dig Street Hartington Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0AQ
Buxton Medical Practice 01298 24105	Buxton Medical Practice 2 Temple Road Buxton SK17 9BZ
Buxton Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2 Temple Road Buxton SK17 9BZ
Stewart Medical Centre 01298 22338	The Stewart Medical Ctr 15 Hartington Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6JP
Elmwood Medical Centre 01298 23019	Elmwood Medical Centre 7 Burlington Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9AY

Local Stores

Leek - West Street
West Street
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8AF
01538 388533
Store Website
7.41 miles

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SPAR - Leek
Ashbourne Road
Leek
ST13 5BL
01538 382182
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Overdale Veterinary Centre
T/A The Overdale Veterinary Centre New Market Street Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6LP 01298 23499 enquiries@derbyshire-vets.co.uk Website 5.89 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
3 Scarsdale Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EE 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 6.09 miles

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Medivet Buxton
8 Market Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EB 01298 74252 buxton@medivet.co.uk Website 6.10 miles
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Moorland Veterinary Centre Ltd
St Luke'S House Vicarage Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6AS 01538 382129 moorlandveterinarycentre@moorlandvet.co.uk Website 6.99 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5NS 01538 373666 leekvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.42 miles
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Bakewell Equine Clinic
Unit 14 Ashford Road Deepdale Business Park Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1GT 01629 810 351 equine@bakewellvets.co.uk Website 8.88 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Luds Church Chasm
This Challenging Circular Walk Passes Through Lud's Church, A Deep Moss Covered Chasm Penetrating The Millstone Grit Bedrock. SK17 0SU 5.05 miles Leave Buxton On The A53 Heading South West Heading Towards Leek. Follow Signs For Flash, Leaving The A53 After 4.5 Miles. Follow The Road Round To The Left Immidately After The Church And Follow Signs For The Gradbach Youth Hostel. The Car Park About 2 Miles After The Church

Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 5.85 miles

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Milldale
This Is An Excellent Linear Walk Following The River Dove. Starting In Milldale, You Cross The River Tracing Its Path To Dovedale. You Will Encounter Stunning Scenery Including: Shallow Caves And Woodland. Wildflowers Grow During The Summer Months. Sheep May Be Grazing Along Stretches Of This Walk. DE6 2GB 6.74 miles Take The A515 To Ashbourne Heading Towards Buxton. Turn Left Onto Green Lane When You Reach The Sign For Milldale. Turn Left After Crossing The Road Bridge And Pass Through To The Other End Of The Village, Where You Will Find The Car Park.

Monsal Dale
The Route Follows The River Wye Passing Under The Headstone Viaduct And Giving Excellent Views Of The Weir. DE45 1QS 6.87 miles Take The A6 From Bakewell. After About 2.6 Miles, You Will See The Car Park On Your Right. It Is Well Sign-Posted.

The Monsal Trail
The Route Follows The Monsal Trail, A Disused Railway Line That Has Been Converted Into A Cycling, Horse Riding And Walking Trail. The Route Veers Off The Monsal Trail To Meander Through The Wye Valley Next To The River. To Give Your Dog The Opportunity Of A Paddle. The Path Also Passes Along Some Limestone Stepping Stones. SK17 8SN 7.25 miles From Buxton Follow The A6 Towards Bakewell. Turn Left Down The B6049 Following Signs For Tideswell And The Monsal Trail. As You Enter Millers Dale, Turn Left Toways Wormhill Still Following Signs For The Monsal Trail. The Road Assends And Passes Under Two Bridges, The Car Park Is Then On Your Left.

Monks Dale
The Route Follows The Monk's Dale Dry Gorge Near Buxton. The Valley Is Dry Over The Summer But There Is A Winterbourne Stream Which Runs Into The River Wye. For Some Larger Dog Breeds This Can Be Linear Walk; The Wall Gaps Towards The Halfway Mark Get Quite Narrow. You Can Also Readily Join The Monsal Trail From The Carpark Of This Walk. SK17 8SN 7.25 miles From Buxton Follow The A6 Towards Bakewell. Turn Left Down The B6049 Following Signs For Tideswell And The Monsal Trail. As You Enter Millers Dale, Turn Left Toways Wormhill Still Following Signs For The Monsal Trail. The Road Assends And Passes Under Two Bridges, The Carpark Is Then On Your Left.

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