Welcome to Upper Elkstone

Upper Elkstone 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 is home to a small community of around 100 people and has a rich history dating back to the 12th century.

One of the most notable features of Upper Elkstone is its church, St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Upper Elkstone is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which take visitors through the stunning countryside surrounding the village. The village is located on the Staffordshire Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the Staffordshire Moorlands. The village is also close to the Roaches, a popular climbing and walking destination in the Peak District National Park. Overall, Upper Elkstone is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Bradshaw Farm Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Diane Wood	Longnor Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0QY 129823140 School Website
Beresford Memorial Cofe First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Quinn	Novi Lane Leek Staffordshire ST13 6NR 1538714790 School Website
Churnet View Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Steve Fryer	Churnet View Leek Staffordshire ST13 6PU 01538384939 School Website
Leek High School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Liam Mcdaid	Springfield Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6EU 01538225050 School Website
The Meadows School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Best	Springfield Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6EU 1538225050
Springfield School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Latham	Springfield Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6LQ 1538383558
Leek First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Allbutt	East Street Leek First School Select Staffordshire ST13 6LF 1538714905 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxton Station Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AQ 9.11 Miles

Congleton Park Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3DE 11.60 Miles

Dove Holes Station Road, Dove Holes, Derbyshire, SK17 8DJ 11.72 Miles

Macclesfield Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP 12.32 Miles

Blythe Bridge Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF 12.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Moorland Private Hire 01538 371563 Quarnford Grange, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7LR 3.26 Miles
Pearls Private Hire 01538 381404 8 Ramshaw View, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6QN 3.91 Miles
Award Private Hire 01538 386435 Badgers Sett, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8YE 4.75 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6103 Peak Weavers Hotel Leek, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5NW 4.82 Miles
Renshaws Taxis 01538 382904 11 Chorley Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5EW 4.95 Miles
Taxico 01538 387777 Unit 1/Sunnyhills Rd, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5RJ 5.50 Miles
Telecars 01538 383383 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 5.72 Miles
Teletaxis And Mini Bus Hire 01538 372366 26 Ladderedge, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7AE 5.72 Miles
Boydons Private Hire 07905 123128 36 Mayfair Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2QE 6.28 Miles
Criston Elegance Chauffeur Services 01538 266668 Moonflete, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2HN 6.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr J Greig & Partners 01538 399008	Moorland Medical Centre Dyson House,Regent Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6LU
Leek Health Centre 01538 381022	Leek Health Centre Fountain Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6JB
Park Medical Centre 01538 399152	Park Medical Centre Ball Haye Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6QR
Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ball Haye Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6QR
Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Ball Haye Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6QR

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Leek
Ashbourne Road
Leek
ST13 5BL
01538 382182
Store Website
4.2 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 4.45 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic
80 Broad Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5NS 01538 373666 leekvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.82 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 6.76 miles
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Willow Veterinary Clinic
385 Leek Road Endon Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST9 9BA 01782 503 166 Website 8.28 miles
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Overdale Veterinary Centre
T/A The Overdale Veterinary Centre New Market Street Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6LP 01298 23499 enquiries@derbyshire-vets.co.uk Website 8.60 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
3 Scarsdale Place Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6EE 01773 302220 info@vetcarehome.co.uk Website 8.79 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Tittesworth Reservoir
Two Walks Available 1.5Mile And 4.55 Loop Of The Reservoir. Reservoir Lancashire 3.92 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 5.54 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

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 5.61 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 5.89 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.

Dane Bridge Wincle
An Exploration Of A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Dane And The Surrounding Area Chapman Row Wincle Macclesfield Lancashire SK11 0QE 6.92 miles

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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 6.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	1.1°C	1.8°C	2.2°C	2.6°C	2.9°C	3°C	2.9°C	2.9°C	0.8°C
Feels Like	-4°C	-4.6°C	-4.1°C	-3°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.4°C	1°C	0.4°C	1°C	-1.2°C

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Temp	2.4°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	2.4°C	2.1°C	2°C	2.3°C	5.6°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	3.6°C	3.1°C
Feels Like	-0.3°C	-0.8°C	-1.5°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-2.8°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	-0.1°C	-0.3°C	0.2°C

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