Rudyard Lake is in fact a reservoir, constructed in the 18th century to feed the Caldon Canal. It became a centre for recreation thanks to the North Staffordshire Railway, which would bring daytrippers to this beautiful spot. To this day, a range of activities take place on and around the lake.

In 1863, two visitors were so taken with its beauty that they named their son after the lake. The son was Rudyard Kipling, the famous author who went on to write the Jungle Book and the Man Who Would be King.

Cookie's companions👣🐾🐾💔💔

August 5, 2020

A brilliant place to bring the kids. My children imagined it to be a beach when they were smaller.

Cookie's companions👣🐾🐾💔💔

August 5, 2020

Yet another bridge burdened with the ever growing weight of lovers' locks.

The idea behind them is that the love is as timeless as the lock that represents it.

The key is thereafter tossed into the water rendering the bond unbreakable.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Horton, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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