Welcome to Grindon

Grindon 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. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Grindon has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community and was home to a number of small farms. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character. Today, Grindon is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful surroundings.

Despite its small size, Grindon has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a church. The village also has a number of community groups and organizations, including a gardening club and a local history society. These groups help to bring the community together and ensure that Grindon remains a vibrant and thriving village.

Local Schools

School	Details
Waterhouses Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Linton	Waterfall Lane Waterhouses Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 3HY 1538308356 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
Evergreen Other Independent School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Edge	Greenhills Farm Ipstones Edge Ipstones Staffordshire ST10 2LP 1538266874 School Website
Ilam C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Rachel Linton	Ilam Ashbourne Staffordshire DE6 2AZ 01335350316 School Website
Parkgate Farm Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Edge	Ipstones Edge Ipstones Stoke-On-Trent ST10 2LR 7795473014 School Website
Compass Community School Staffordshire Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Cooper	Wentworth House Ellastone Road Caulden Lowe Staffordshire ST10 3ER 7753584581
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
St Leonards C Of E Va First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Stanesby	Ipstones Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 2LY 01538266292 School Website
Biggin C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Nicholls	Main Street Biggin Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0DQ 0 129884279 School Website
The Faber Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Goodstadt	Cotton Lane Cotton Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST10 3DN 01538702324 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blythe Bridge Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF 11.77 Miles

Buxton Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ 12.12 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 12.85 Miles

Uttoxeter Station Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XG 13.20 Miles

Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 13.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Cars Taxi Co 01538 266343 Sunnyview, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 4.77 Miles
Criston Elegance Chauffeur Services 01538 266668 Moonflete, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 4.77 Miles
Moorland Private Hire 01538 371563 Quarnford Grange, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7LR 4.84 Miles
Boydons Private Hire 07905 123128 36 Mayfair Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2QE 4.99 Miles
Pearls Private Hire 01538 381404 8 Ramshaw View, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6QN 5.99 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6103 Peak Weavers Hotel Leek, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5NW 6.45 Miles
Oakamoor Private Hire 01538 702720 The Island, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3AG 6.49 Miles
Award Private Hire 01538 386435 Badgers Sett, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8YE 6.59 Miles
Renshaws Taxis 01538 382904 11 Chorley Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5EW 6.66 Miles
Taxico 01538 387777 Unit 1/Sunnyhills Rd, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5RJ 6.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Waterhouses Medical Pract 01538 308207	Waterhouses Medical Ctre Waterfall Lane Waterhouses Stoke-On-Trent ST10 3HY
Hartington Surgery 01298 84315	The Surgery Dig Street Hartington Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0AQ
Dr Yates Do Branch	Ipstones Memorial Hall Ipstones Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 2LD
Leek Health Centre 01538 381022	Leek Health Centre Fountain Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6JB
Dr J Greig & Partners 01538 399008	Moorland Medical Centre Dyson House,Regent Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6LU

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Moorland Veterinary Centre Ltd
St Luke'S House Vicarage Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6AS 01538 382129 moorlandveterinarycentre@moorlandvet.co.uk Website 6.31 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5NS 01538 373666 leekvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 6.49 miles
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Churnet Valley Veterinary Clinic Ltd
124 Cheadle Road Cheddleton Leek Staffordshire ST13 7HW 01538 360 222 churnetvalleyvet@aol.com Website 7.18 miles
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Mcmurtry And Harding
Clifton Road Clifton Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 2DH 01335 342227 7.67 miles


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Rogers, Brock &Amp; Barker Veterinary Surgeons - Cheadle
The Veterinary Surgery 1 Watt Plac Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1NY 01538 753127 ch@rbbvets.co.uk Website 8.54 miles
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Blenheim Veterinary Centre
Blenheim Road Airfield Industrial Estate Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1HA 01335 342111 post@blenheimvets.com Website 8.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.34 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.

Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 6.63 miles

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Ladderedge Country Park Near Leek
Entrance To Car Park Is On The A53 On The Out Skirts Of Leek In The Staffs Moorlands Area Of Staffordshire. There Are No Facilities Here But Leek Town Centre Is A 5 Minute Drive Away With Cafes, Pubs And Shops Etc. 20 Ladderedge Lancashire 6.95 miles

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Dimmingsdale
Dimmingsdale. Located Between Oakamoor Village And Alton Village Staffordshire. Woodland Walks With Hills And Valleys To Roam. There Is A Cafe/Restaurant The Ramblers Retreat Where You Can Park For Free, At The Ramblers Retreat There Are Huts For You To Sit In With Your Dogs And Enjoy A Cup Of Tea Or A Meal Red Rd Alton Stoke-On-Trent ST10 4BU 7.11 miles

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Luds Church Chasm
This Challenging Circular Walk Passes Through Lud's Church, A Deep Moss Covered Chasm Penetrating The Millstone Grit Bedrock. SK17 0SU 9.02 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

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 9.46 miles

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