Top Things to do in Leek
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Discover the best top things to do in Leek, United Kingdom including The Roaches Peak District, The Peak Climbing School, Rudyard Lake Steam Railway, Churnet Valley Railway, Cheddleton Flint Mill, RSPB Coombes Valley Nature Reserve, Rudyard Lake, Peak Wildlife Park, Tittesworth Water Sports and Activity Centre, Lud's Church.
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1. The Roaches Peak District
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By kenhI2641SB - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Visited when staying at the Camping and Caravanning site at Blackshaw Moor near Leek. It was a superb 10 mile round trip hike from the campsite, across country via Lower Blackshaw Farm and Whitty Lane up to Hen Cloud. From there its an excellent north west trek following the Roaches ridge past Doxy Pool to the Trig point before turning back. Superb views of Tittesworth Reservoir. Plenty of places to stop for a picnic with a view. There is limited roadside parking that runs below the Roaches albeit it gets full very quickly. It is worth noting that it is not a bad walk from the reservoir Visitor Centre where there is ample parking, toilets etc.
2. The Peak Climbing School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
The Peak Climbing School is a locally run business which provides rock climbing and mountaineering courses and activity days for all abilities. We specialise in these disciplines and have years of climbing and instructing experience. Based next to The Peak District national park our aim is to provide safe, professionally run climbing activities at renowned UK climbing venues.
3. Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Our trains give a scenic 3 mile return trip along the side of Rudyard Lake. This is the best way to see the beautiful lake and get to its attractions. The lake is where poet Rudyard Kipling's parents met at a picnic and named their child after the spot. Its an unspoilt place great for a family day out or picnic. The railway runs special event days throughout the year, see the website for details.
4. Churnet Valley Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 588 reviews
The Churnet Valley Railway takes you on a journey back to the 1950s and 1960s. Take a break from busy urban life and hop on board a steam train to ride in a heritage carriage behind one of our beautifully restored heritage steam or diesel locomotives. Pass through delightful countryside with riverside views and The Cauldon Canal. You can learn more about the history of Churnet Valley Railway and the North Staffordshire Railway Company in our small museum based at Cheddleton Station, which houses a wealth of information and memorabilia. Fancy a bite to eat during your day out? Then enjoy the traditional atmosphere in our Signals Tea Room at Froghall Station, The Tea Room offers freshly brewed coffee, cooked breakfast, lunch including hot and cold sandwiches, cream teas and a delicious selection of cakes. On a cold day bask in the warmth of an open fire and listen to some music on the wireless. Signals Tea Room is wheelchair accessible and child-friendly.
5. Cheddleton Flint Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Danycoed
Just saw the sign whilst on holiday.location is beside canal on a river so very scenic. The dedicated volunteers will give you a in depth guided tour of this totally unique heritage experience.This is a working exhibit and it’s purpose will surprise.You can also tour the mill keepers cottage next door.
6. RSPB Coombes Valley Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Coombes Valley is a wonderful woodland nature reserve. There is something for everyone including a play trail, woodland walks and plenty of wildlife
Reviewed By Ethleigh - Coventry, United Kingdom
One of my favourite places. We seek out reserves that have a no dog policy so that we can enjoy wildlife and nature without dog walkers dominating. It's beautiful one of the few places I can relax outside. Everybody is friendly and calm. We always see plenty of birds and like how each bit of the reserve has a different feel and there is some hilly sections up into the woods. The lady who is in the shop is really nice and enjoyed talking to her. It would be a nice place to take children too as there is a big flat accessible walk with a play trail.
7. Rudyard Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By G3mm8 - Whittlesey, United Kingdom
Visited on a very hog day, the short walk from the car park (train station) to the dam was nice and shaded path was easy to walk and cycle. Once at the dam we used the toilets which her clean and paid a visit to the ice cream shop the lake was beautiful the kids had fun paddling about unfortunately we didn't take our paddle board as we only visited on the way back from somewhere else but we would definitely go back and pay the £10 to launch our paddle board and spend the whole day.
8. Peak Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 792 reviews
Set in the heart of the Staffordshire Peak District; Peak Wildlife Park offers a truly unique and immersive animal experience. Our large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for penguins or want to wander with the wallabies (and feed them with your hand!)our park has something for you. Our regular keeper talks and on site facilities provide everything you need for an entertaining, exciting and educational day out. The kids will have a wild time enjoying our play area with space hoppers, trikes and large bouncy castle, whilst you can enjoy a relaxing hot drink and delicious snack. Once you’ve done all that…Make sure you meet our Meerkats, look out for otters, see if you can hear the Rheas and DON’T miss our african village (or our Pygmy Goats won’t be happy!). You can do all of this whilst helping to contribute to the conservation of some of the word’s most amazing animals
Reviewed By annetteparton - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Had a lovely visit to the peak wildlife park with my grandchildren, loved seeing al the animals and watched all the feeding times and talks which were very informative, it was great fun in the Lima’s enclosure and also the wallaby’s that run free around you ,,, we especially enjoyed the penguins and were lucky enough to see the babies being fed and weighed .. the food area was really nice and the food was very reasonably priced . The pizzas are huge and delicious. We also use the indoor jungle play area where the little ones had lots of fun playing. We visited the gift shop to buy a souvenir of our day out and the gifts were good prices and had a good choice . A lovely place to visit on a sunny day .
9. Tittesworth Water Sports and Activity Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Nestling beneath the wonderful Roaches and on the border of the Peak District National Park, Tittesworth Water Sports and Activity Centre offers you a range of water sports, fishing and tailored activities for individuals, families and larger groups - from canoeing and kayaking to orienteering and team building. We offer canoe and kayak hire, taster sessions, archery and axe throwing to name a few
10. Lud's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By RonMiddleton123 - Wirksworth, United Kingdom
This is a wonderfully atmospheric place, at least mid-week or mid-winter, when you can savour the chasm on your own or in a small gang. Not sure about a Green Knight, but everything else is and the views are well worth the short walk.
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