Welcome to Flash

Flash is a small village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views, picturesque cottages, and traditional pubs. It is a popular destination for hikers and walkers who come to explore the nearby hills and valleys.

One of the main attractions in Flash is the Flash Bar Stores, which is a traditional village shop that has been serving the community for over 100 years. The shop sells a range of groceries, fresh produce, and household items. It is also a popular spot for visitors who come to sample the famous Staffordshire oatcakes, which are a local delicacy. The oatcakes are made from a mixture of oatmeal, flour, and yeast and are usually served with cheese, bacon, or sausage.

Another popular attraction in Flash is the Three Horseshoes Inn, which is a traditional pub that dates back to the 18th century. The pub serves a range of local ales and ciders and is known for its hearty pub food. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is a great place to relax after a long day of hiking or exploring the countryside. Overall, Flash is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional English village life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 17.4°C

Feels Like: 16°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Bradshaw Farm Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Diane Wood	Longnor Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0QY 129823140 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
Harpur Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Vicky Giliker	Trent Avenue Harpur Hill Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9LP 0 129823261 School Website
Burbage Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Tierney	Cavendish Avenue Burbage Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9AE 0 129822278 School Website
Buxton Community School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Craig Yates	College Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9EA 0 129823122 School Website
Buxton Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ros Carter	Mosley Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9DR 0 129822156 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
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
Wincle C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Wincle Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 0QH 01260212592 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxton Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ 4.64 Miles

Dove Holes Station Road, Dove Holes, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ 7.30 Miles

Macclesfield Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP 7.70 Miles

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Long Lane, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 0XT 8.08 Miles

Whaley Bridge Market Street, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA 8.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2z Cars 01298 24455 176 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LH 3.54 Miles
Crescent Cars 01298 73515 128 Harpur Hill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LS 3.60 Miles
A 2 Z Cars 01298 424001 22 Heath Gr, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9HH 4.10 Miles
Petes Taxi 01298 25010 1 New Market Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6LP 4.14 Miles
Buxton Radio Taxis 01298 23457 10 Concert Place, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EE 4.24 Miles
A1 Airport Transfers And Taxis 01298 77117 12 Woodside, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PW 4.43 Miles
Elegant Cars Of Buxton 07516 429553 14 Spring Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DE 4.43 Miles
Allied Taxis 01298 72123 28 Hardwick Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DH 4.43 Miles
A Cabs Buxton Ltd 01298 70423 41A Spring Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BJ 4.52 Miles
Premier Cars 01298 77767 61 Corbar Rd, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RJ 4.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Quarnford Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Travellers Rest Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Manor Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollinsclough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cragg Lodge Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Wildboarclough D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ladmanlow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harpur Hill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dolby Road Burlow D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferneydale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glutton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temple Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Buxton Gpwsi Service 01298 23298	Buxton Gpwsi Service Queens Ct Ctr,Queens Rd Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7ES

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Leek
Ashbourne Road
Leek
ST13 5BL
01538 382182
Store Website
7.2 miles

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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 4.16 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
3 Scarsdale Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EE 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 4.28 miles

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Medivet Buxton
8 Market Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EB 01298 74252 buxton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.29 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 6.87 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5NS 01538 373666 leekvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.30 miles
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Bond Street Veterinary Clinic
1 Ryles Park Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8AH 01625 425637 bondstreet.vets@bondstreetvets.co.uk 7.84 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 1.76 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

Dane Bridge Wincle
An Exploration Of A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Dane And The Surrounding Area Chapman Row Wincle Macclesfield Lancashire SK11 0QE 4.24 miles

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Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 5.20 miles

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Wildmoorstone Valley
This Walk, Through The Wildmoorstone Valley, Includes Part Of The Old Cromford & High Peak Railway Line. The Walk Follows The Old Track Bed To The Now Closed Burbage Tunnel. The Return Part Of The Walk Will Take You Down Into The Valley. SK17 6GJ 5.22 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Left Of This Road, Beside A Body Of Water.

Rudyard Lake
Rudyard Lake Is A Picturesque Lake In Staffordshire, Top Gear Once Filmed On The Lake. You Can Take A Walk Around The Lake Or Just Go Part Way And Turn Back. It Can Get Really Busy On A Sunny Day But It Is Beautiful And There Are Lots Of Little Secret Beach Like Bits, Our Dog Loves Getting In For A Swim. Reacliffe Rd Lancashire 6.84 miles

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Fernilee Reservoir
Fernilee Reservoir Supplies Drinking Water To Stockport And The Surrounding Areas. It Was The First Of Two Reservoirs To Be Built In The Goyt Valley, The Other Being Errwood Reservoir. SK23 7HB 7.00 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Road On The Right, Just Before A Bend Reaching Toward Errwood Reservoir.

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

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Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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