Blogs from Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Staffordshire » Leek May 7th 2011

We walked from the campsite to the station at Froghall. It was a nice walk downhill with some industrial remains and bluebells in the woods. The canal and railway swap sides in the river valley. It is remarkably quiet with few roads. One weekend a month the train is extended to Cauldon Lowe. We went straight up to Cauldon Lowe then returned to Consall for lunch at the Black Lion. It is a remarkable place with the canal and railway dominating and the road playing very much the bit part.... read more

Campsite to ourselves

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Staffordshire » Leek May 6th 2011

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Found a new Camping and caravaning club certified location in Ipstones near Leek. Was very new and we were the second unit, The third came the next night so it was hotting up! Toilets and showers with loads of space for 5 units with village and its three pubs, two with food.... read more

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