Haregate

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Haregate

Thorncliffe, shepherding A herd of sheep being driven by shepherds on quad bikes, probably from Lower Farm.
Thorncliffe, shepherding Credit: Mike Faherty

Haregate is a residential area located in Staffordshire, England. Situated within the market town of Leek, it is nestled in the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands. Haregate is primarily a housing estate, characterized by rows of semi-detached and terraced houses, offering a mix of both private and council-owned properties.

The area benefits from its close proximity to Leek's town center, where residents can access a wide range of amenities. These include shops, supermarkets, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational spaces. The town center also boasts a diverse selection of pubs, restaurants, and cafes, offering a vibrant social scene for both residents and visitors.

Haregate is fortunate to be surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, with the Peak District National Park just a short drive away. This allows residents to enjoy the beauty of the countryside, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

Transport links in Haregate are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the area to neighboring towns and cities. The nearby A53 road provides easy access to Stoke-on-Trent and the M6 motorway, allowing for straightforward commuting to larger urban areas.

Overall, Haregate offers a peaceful and picturesque residential setting, with the convenience of nearby amenities and access to beautiful countryside. Its location within the Staffordshire Moorlands makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between rural charm and urban convenience.

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Haregate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.115483/-2.011576 or Grid Reference SJ9957. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thorncliffe, shepherding A herd of sheep being driven by shepherds on quad bikes, probably from Lower Farm.
Thorncliffe, shepherding
A herd of sheep being driven by shepherds on quad bikes, probably from Lower Farm.
Entrance to Anzio Camp Opened in 1943 as a transit camp for US anti-aircraft units then Polish troops and families from 1946-64. Later used as a training area until 2005. Plans for a retirement village appear to have been shelved.
Entrance to Anzio Camp
Opened in 1943 as a transit camp for US anti-aircraft units then Polish troops and families from 1946-64. Later used as a training area until 2005. Plans for a retirement village appear to have been shelved.
Track to Troutsdale Farm
Track to Troutsdale Farm
A53 south of Blackshaw Grange A straight road (Roman alignment) looking towards a slight bend where the road crosses a small river
A53 south of Blackshaw Grange
A straight road (Roman alignment) looking towards a slight bend where the road crosses a small river
A53 approaching the valley of Solomon's Hollow
A53 approaching the valley of Solomon's Hollow
Old Milepost by the A53, Buxton Road, Leek Parish The milestone is located north west of Haregate, on the verge in front of drystone wall and hedge, on the south east side of road. Parish of Leek (Staffordshire Moorlands District). Cast iron post, green iron bobbin design, erected by the Leek & Hassop, Middlehills & Buxton turnpike trust in the 19th century. The milestone appears to have been relocated from the farm junction further North.

Inscription reads:- : LEEK / 1 / MILE : : BUXTON / 11 / MILES : : WM GREEN. MACCLESFIELD :

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1268634
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Milestone Society National ID: ST_LKBX01
Old Milepost by the A53, Buxton Road, Leek Parish
The milestone is located north west of Haregate, on the verge in front of drystone wall and hedge, on the south east side of road. Parish of Leek (Staffordshire Moorlands District). Cast iron post, green iron bobbin design, erected by the Leek & Hassop, Middlehills & Buxton turnpike trust in the 19th century. The milestone appears to have been relocated from the farm junction further North. Inscription reads:- : LEEK / 1 / MILE : : BUXTON / 11 / MILES : : WM GREEN. MACCLESFIELD : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1268634 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: ST_LKBX01
A53 Buxton Road leaving Leek
A53 Buxton Road leaving Leek
A53 at Blackshaw Moor village boundary
A53 at Blackshaw Moor village boundary
Footbridge in Slack Wood It crosses one of the streams that feeds Tittesworth Reservoir.
Footbridge in Slack Wood
It crosses one of the streams that feeds Tittesworth Reservoir.
Lambs near Troutsdale Farm
Lambs near Troutsdale Farm
Solomon's Hollow Just outside Leek, a small valley with sides too steep for cultivation, now covered in scrub woodland with grazed clearings.
Solomon's Hollow
Just outside Leek, a small valley with sides too steep for cultivation, now covered in scrub woodland with grazed clearings.
Hidden valley Valley of brook running southwards towards the River Churnet
Hidden valley
Valley of brook running southwards towards the River Churnet
Roaches View across the fields towards The Roaches and the Winking Man.  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK0062">SK0062</a> for closeup of these rocks.
Roaches
View across the fields towards The Roaches and the Winking Man. See SK0062 for closeup of these rocks.
Anzio Camp Former army camp, planned to be rebuilt as a retirement village.
Anzio Camp
Former army camp, planned to be rebuilt as a retirement village.
Footpath near Coltsmoor Farm
Footpath near Coltsmoor Farm
Snowy Road Yesterday's heavy snow turns into melt water in a fast thaw
Snowy Road
Yesterday's heavy snow turns into melt water in a fast thaw
Edge End milepost detail One of a small number of cast iron mileposts along the Leek to Buxton road, most of which are in much the same parlous state as this one.
Edge End milepost detail
One of a small number of cast iron mileposts along the Leek to Buxton road, most of which are in much the same parlous state as this one.
The Edge End milepost in its setting Beside the A53, and more or less opposite the entrance to the Leek water treatment works.
The Edge End milepost in its setting
Beside the A53, and more or less opposite the entrance to the Leek water treatment works.
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Haregate is located at Grid Ref: SJ9957 (Lat: 53.115483, Lng: -2.011576)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Turning Circle
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