Guidebook for Leek
Sightseeing
Lying in a fold in thickly wooded hillsides, Rudyard Lake is a haven of peace and tranquility.The 2.5 mile long lake offers walking, boating, sailing, fishing and even a miniature railway.
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Rudyard Lake
Lake RoadLying in a fold in thickly wooded hillsides, Rudyard Lake is a haven of peace and tranquility.The 2.5 mile long lake offers walking, boating, sailing, fishing and even a miniature railway.
The Roaches are a prominent rocky ridge situated above Leek. Its spectacular rock formations rise steeply to 505 m and are very popular with hikers, rock climbers and freerunners.
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The Roaches
The Roaches are a prominent rocky ridge situated above Leek. Its spectacular rock formations rise steeply to 505 m and are very popular with hikers, rock climbers and freerunners.
Tittesworth is a large reservoir with a visitor centre, restaurant and shop. Marked walks can be followed around the reservoir and boats can be hired. Nearby Meerbrook village has The Lazy Trout pub.
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Tittesworth Reservoir
Tittesworth is a large reservoir with a visitor centre, restaurant and shop. Marked walks can be followed around the reservoir and boats can be hired. Nearby Meerbrook village has The Lazy Trout pub.
Food Scene
Freshly cooked food on an extensive and unusual menu, The Qarma is five minutes walk from my place. Friendly and efficient staff and a spacious reception bar greet you. Good value, maybe £15 per head?
Qarma Tandoori
Freshly cooked food on an extensive and unusual menu, The Qarma is five minutes walk from my place. Friendly and efficient staff and a spacious reception bar greet you. Good value, maybe £15 per head?
Arts & Culture
Cafe, films, music, exhibitions, workshops, gallery, garden, bar et al, the Foxlowe is rapidly becoming the centre of local arts-based activities. Well worth dropping in if only to relax in the cafe.
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Foxlowe Arts Centre
Stockwell StreetCafe, films, music, exhibitions, workshops, gallery, garden, bar et al, the Foxlowe is rapidly becoming the centre of local arts-based activities. Well worth dropping in if only to relax in the cafe.
Twenty minutes drive from one of the premier theme parks in Britain: http://www.altontowers.com/
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Alton Towers
Farley LaneTwenty minutes drive from one of the premier theme parks in Britain: http://www.altontowers.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Three miles from my house, this great country pub serves excellent food all day, every day. Extensive outdoor seating in the summer, coal fires and wood-burners for winter visitors.
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The Lazy Trout
Three miles from my house, this great country pub serves excellent food all day, every day. Extensive outdoor seating in the summer, coal fires and wood-burners for winter visitors.
Recently renovated, this historic inn offers great beers from the local Titanic brewery. Good food served until mid-evening. Ten minutes stroll into town from my house.
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Roebuck Hotel
18 Derby StRecently renovated, this historic inn offers great beers from the local Titanic brewery. Good food served until mid-evening. Ten minutes stroll into town from my house.
Everything Else
20 minute spectacular drive to the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton - drink the spring water or visit the opera house. Arts and fringe festivals every summer. Great yoga centre!
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Buxton
20 minute spectacular drive to the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton - drink the spring water or visit the opera house. Arts and fringe festivals every summer. Great yoga centre!
If you're into Iyengar yoga this is a must! Classes throughout the week taught by Senior teacher Sue Lovell and Darel Turney, who holds a Junior level 1 teaching certificate. Weekend workshops, too!
Peak Yoga Centre
If you're into Iyengar yoga this is a must! Classes throughout the week taught by Senior teacher Sue Lovell and Darel Turney, who holds a Junior level 1 teaching certificate. Weekend workshops, too!