Attractions in Staffordshire

It's a relatively easy climb to the top. Not too far from Luds Church either. Check out the icrecream van on roach road near the squeeze stile wall if you fancy a hot beverage.

It is a very unusual find on the walk. Sadly there was a blazing fire here that stretched across the upper tier of The Roaches last summer. All heather and …read more

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.

Kinver Edge is a high sandstone ridge adorned by colourful heath, pockets of woodland, two ancient hill forts and the famous Holy Austin Rock Houses. A ramble along the escarpment …read more

Superb location for many walks. The food is all locally sourced where possible too.

The Stepping Stones make for a quirky crossing of the River Dove. In the middle of the stones, be sure to look around and admire the stunning scenery. The stones …read more

The Cloud is a prominent hill on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. One of the highest points for miles around, the summit affords wonderful views over Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, and Greater …read more

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

Whether a dolmen or a fortuitous natural arrangement of rock (the jury is still out), this Bawd Stone has been visited since days of old for healing.

The less informed …read more

The River Dove meanders gently through the Dovedale valley. Boasting an internationally important ancient ash woodland, wildflower-rich grassland, abundant wildlife, awesome caves and stepping stones, this is the perfect place for fun and explorations in the southern Peak District.

The Glacial Boulder is a chunk of granite which travelled from Scotland to Staffordshire in an ice sheet during the last Ice Age. After being found in a pit in …read more

Apparently lodgings can be had here if booked with BMC.

Lichfield Cathedral is the only medieval cathedral in the UK with three spires. The striking 12th-century structure is located on a site that has been a place of worship for more than 1,300 years. The cathedral is Grade I-listed.

Minster Pool is a pretty reservoir situated to the south of Lichfield Catherdral. From the banks, you get a lovely view over the water and cathedral. The pool is fed by Leomansley and Trunkfield brooks.

From Wikipedia:
In the 18th century a farm on Downs Bank grew hops for Joule's Brewery, who rented it from Viscount Sidmouth. The area was well known to the author …read more

In the autumn of 1914, only months after the start of the First World War, construction of two large camps began on Cannock Chase. The camps (known as Brocton Camp …read more

The smelting mill is now much altered and is a private residence, but the former mill pond is a very popular place with walkers in National Trust's Dimmingsdale.read more

"On an autumn night, the Earl of Shrewsbury was returning to his home at Alton Towers when an old woman suddenly appeared in the road ahead of his horse and …read more

Shugborough Hall and its beautiful gardens are a wonderful place for a pleasant stroll. Their location on the northern fringes of Cannock Chase AONB, means that you can spend a …read more

Rifle ranges were constructed to the north of Rugeley Camp. There are known to be at least five full bore ranges in 1916 with ranges up to 600 yards but …read more