Welcome to Ryecroft Gate

Ryecroft Gate is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural living.

The village of Ryecroft Gate is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Ryecroft Hall, which dates back to the 17th century.

Despite its rural location, Ryecroft Gate is well-connected to the rest of Staffordshire and the wider region. The village is just a short drive from the M6 motorway, which provides easy access to major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester. The nearby town of Newcastle-under-Lyme also offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, making Ryecroft Gate the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 16.1°C

Feels Like: 16.1°C

Wind: 29.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
Gentleshaw Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Genevieve Saunders
Darlings Lane
Gentleshaw
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 4LY
1543227420
School Website
Boney Hay Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Rebecca Willington
Chorley Road
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 2PF
1543227555
School Website
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Challinor
Cannock Wood Street
Hazel Slade
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 0PN
1543227115
School Website
Holly Grove Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Dawn O'hare
Holly Grove Lane
Chase Terrace
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 1LU
1543278620
School Website
Chase Terrace Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Gordon Mcburnie
Rugeley Road
Chase Terrace
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 1AH
01543227150
School Website
Chase Terrace Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Ms Nicola Mason
Bridge Cross Road
Chase Terrace
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 2DB
1543682286
School Website
Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Johnson
Wimblebury Road
Heath Hayes
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 2EP
01543273690
School Website
Highfields Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Wilkes
Elder Lane
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 9BT
1543227160
School Website
Hob Hill Ce Methodist Vc Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ben Preston
Armitage Lane
Brereton
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 1ED
01889228720
School Website
Springhill Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Nikita Silvester-Grant
Mossbank Avenue
Chasetown
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 4UN
01543225620
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hednesford
Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1AZ
2.73 Miles
Rugeley Town
Wharf Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BL
3.06 Miles
Cannock
Mill Street, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 8NQ
3.78 Miles
Rugeley Trent Valley
Colton Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3HA
3.95 Miles
Lichfield City
Station Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HX
5.08 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
K R Cars
01543 684519
42 Chorley Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 2NU
1.49 Miles
A1 Taxis
01543 676111
99 Rugeley Rd, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 1AB
1.68 Miles
A And D Taxi Service
01543 279979
40 Fair Lady Dr, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 1ZZ
1.74 Miles
Select Chauffeurs
01543 675918
1, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 2JA
1.75 Miles
Travel Wood Ltd
01543 495494
21 Cobbett Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3GL
2.09 Miles
Tony's Cars
01889 802499
The Levels Indistrial Estate, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1RD
2.18 Miles
B P Cars
01543 686061
Unit 22B/Zone 4 Burnwood Bus Pk, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3XD
2.43 Miles
5 Star Taxis Aero
01543 495496
3 Chasewood Business Park, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 3XR
2.54 Miles
G.L.Taxis
07901 663333
24 Ashtree Bank, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1HN
2.56 Miles
Cavalier Travel
07876 221192
4 Mount Rd, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 0AJ
2.64 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gentleshaw Old Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower End
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longstaff Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cannock Wood Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Ash
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Hazelslade Post Office Box
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Melford Rise
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spinney Oak Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mavor Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spinney Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Longdon Grange
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rawnsley Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chase Terrace
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Parkhill Road
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Chorley
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Boney Hay Surgery
11 Longfellow Road
Burntwood
WS7 2EY
Rawnsley Surgery
01543 877842
The Surgery
Rawnsley Road
Rawnsley, Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 1JF
Salters Meadow Health Ctr
01543 682611
Salters Meadow Health Ctr
Rugeley Road, Chase Tce
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 1AQ
Burntwood Health & Wellbeing Centre
01543 687440
Burntwood Hth&W/Being Ctr
High Street, Chasetown
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 3XH
Brereton Surgery
01889 575560
Brereton Surgery
88 Main Road, Brereton
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 1DU
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Local Stores

Morley Road
Morley Road
Chase Terrace
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 9AZ
01543 682264
Store Website
2.16 miles
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SPAR Burntwood
153-155 Cannock Road
Burntwood
Cannock
WS7 0BB
01543 685494
Store Website
2.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pool House Veterinary Group
151 Cannock Road
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 0BB
01543 682305
burntwood@poolhousevets.co.uk
Website
2.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
Hednesford Vets
12 Market Street
Hednesford
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 1AF
01543 878625
Website
2.67 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Number 1 Vets Ltd
1 Brereton Road
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 1DN
01889 574452
james@number1vets.co.uk
Website
3.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Sunclosedclosed
Pool House Veterinary Group
15 New Road
Armitage
Staffordshire
WS15 4AA
01543 491149
armitage@poolhousevets.co.uk
Website
3.19 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Mon08:3019:00
Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
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Out of Hours Service Available 01543 262464
Cannock Vets4pets Ltd
East Cannock Road
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 1LU
01543 424100
cannock@vets4pets.com
Website
3.21 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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E C Straiton &Amp; Partners
14 Albion Street
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2BY
01889 582459
Website
3.39 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Castle Ring
55 Holly Hill Rd
Rugeley
Lancashire
WS15 4RF
0.05 miles

Car Park Is Opposite The Park Gate Inn, Off Holly Hill Road.
Location
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Pipe Hill Farm
A Nice Hidden Gem In Burntwood . There Are Open Fields And Forest Walks. There Is Alot Of Dogs Off Leads So They Can Have A Good Run. Lots Of Different Paths To Take, Also Its A Circular Walk So Which Ever Path You Chose You Will End Back At The Free Car Park . Beautiful View Of Lichfield Cathedral
Pipe Hall Farm
St Matthew'S Road
Burntwood
Lancashire
WS7 9EL
2.95 miles

Location
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Birches Valley Cannock Chase
A Dog Walk On Cannock Chase Staffordshiretaking Through Woods And Swimming Places For Dogs
4 Birches Valley
Rugeley
Lancashire
WS15 2UQ
3.28 miles

As This A Forestry Comminsion Site There Is A £4 Carpark Charge But That Is For All Day Parking. The Walk Starts Just Behind The Go Ape Climb Hut On The Blue And Red Trail. The First Of This Walk Is Down Hill And Is Hard Compacted Gravel So Wheelchair Friendly ( Return Path Will Be The Same So Up Hill). Please Be Aware At The Bottom Of Hill There Very Muddy Pools, The Walk Is Approx 2 Miles Following The Red And Blue Routes And Now Is Flat Taking In Several Pools This Path Will Have Walkers, Cyclists And Horse Riders. The Pools Are Fished So Please Be Aware Of This The Walk Takes In Forest Areas
Location
what3words
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Chasewater Country Park
A Lovely Mainly Flat Walk . It Surrounds Chasewater Lake . There Is Alot To See Here And If Your Lucky You Will See Deers Grazing On The Grass . If You Follow The Route All The Way Around You Can Stop At The Steam Engine Train Station For A Drink . There Is Cafes And Toilets Near The Car Park . Car Park Is £1 For 2 Hours Or £3 For All Day . They Have A Little Craft Shop And A Ice Cream Shop. The Walk Is Mainly Gravelled Until You Get To The Woodland Area .
Walsall
Lancashire
3.30 miles

Location
what3words
prettiest.grounded.poster
Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery
Set Amongst The Trees And Against Cannock Chase, The German Military Cemetery Is Maintained By The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This Walk Skirts The Edge Of The Cemetery, Allowing You To View The Area As You Walk By, And Continue Onto Cannock Chase Itself.
WS12 4PT
4.18 miles

From The M6, Exit At Junction 11, Taking The A460 Toward Cannock Town Centre. From Here, Take The A34, Cannock To Stafford. Follow For Around 3 Miles To A Roundabout, With Signs To Rugeley. After About 1 Mile, Turn Right, Then Left At A Crossroads. The Cemetery Is Signposted On The A34.
Location
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Cannock Chase
Start From Commonwealth Cemetery Proceed Down Hill Past German Military Cemeterycontinue Into Valley
Camp Rd
Brocton
Cannock
WS12 4PT
4.57 miles

Located Near German Military Cemetery, Camp Rd Cannock
Location
what3words
perfected.scrum.remodels
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