Attractions in Staffordshire

A brilliant example of a small cave system, it can be very busy here during weekends and holidsys etc, but if you go early you should miss the crowds.

This is the point were you choose which trail to take. Follow the dog or the longer monkey trail

Not the most decisive name but this is home to Luds Church. There are some old trees here and it has a very good mystical feel to it. I had …read more

Fantastic little cafe. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Plenty of bike parking and bowls for dogs at all outside tables. Food was delicious with a range of options for …read more

The River Dove meanders gently through the Dovedale valley. Boasting an internationally important ancient ash woodland, wildflower-rich grassland and a river full of wildlife, awesome caves and stepping stones, this …read more

After the "Incidious Incline" you're rewarded with this awesome downhill. Not technical but great fun if ridden fast!

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth. The mysterious Doxey Pool can be found on the path that runs across the …read more

Lovely village, can be really busy most weekends and during the summer. Top of the trail from Dovedale, only about 6miles of more or less flat gravel alongside the river dove.

Bike hire and equipment shop. Perfect to pick up last minute kit or snack essentials. Friendly helpful and knowledgeable staff. Bike hire service was brilliant.

Just beautiful to watch the sunshine on the water. To sit in peace in the sunshine and take it all in.

Legendary, mystical and often muddy!
Combine with a walk around Danebridge and The Roaches and you won't be disappointed.

505m above sea level.

Since the devastating fire of the roaches last summer, the upper branches of these magnificent pines were badly scorched.

But yesterday I was heartened to see nature is doing what …read more

Exactly as the title states, this boulder has been here since the last big glacier melt in the area.

Just above the market town of Leek lies The Roaches. This outcrop is called Hen Cloud

Reynard’s Cave is located high up on the bank of Dovedale. The caves were formed by the erosion of limestone and have a long history, having been used as shelter …read more

The upper branches of the pines still show signs of last year's blaze.
Hopefully this summer, it will have restored significantly.

Flat and traffic free cycle and walking route following the bed of the Leek and Manifold Light Railway through some magnificent scenery.
Bike hire available at the southern end of …read more

Surely worth a trip to the trig point for the name alone. Some nice views around the area, plenty of heather out at this time of year.

A place to see fully grown adults turn back time and relive the fun of their youth. Everybody loves stepping stones.