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

Light rain

Temp: 15.2°C

Feels Like: 15.2°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Quarnford
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Travellers Rest
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Brandside
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Manor Farm
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Hollinsclough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Cragg Lodge
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Wildboarclough D
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ladmanlow
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown
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Harpur Hill Road
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Ferneydale
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Glutton
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Sunnyfields
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Buxton Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
2 Temple Road
Buxton
SK17 9BZ
Buxton Medical Practice
01298 24105
Buxton Medical Practice
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
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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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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Dogs

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

Disabled public access

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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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Birds

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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 5NS
01538 373666
leekvets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
7.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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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Cats

Dogs

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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.
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Weather Forecast

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