Buttermilk Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Buttermilk Hill

Great Gate Ford Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.
Great Gate Ford Credit: Philip Halling

Buttermilk Hill is a prominent peak located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it is part of the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands. This hill, also referred to as a mountain due to its significant elevation, stands at approximately 520 meters (1,706 feet) above sea level.

The name "Buttermilk Hill" is derived from the folklore surrounding the region. Legend has it that the hill was named after a local farmer who used to make buttermilk cheese on its slopes. The hill's name has stuck throughout the years, becoming an important part of the local heritage.

The hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. Its rolling green slopes, dotted with sheep and wildflowers during the warmer months, provide a serene and picturesque setting for visitors.

Buttermilk Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, rabbits, and foxes. The diverse flora and fauna found on the hill add to its natural beauty and make it an important habitat for the local ecosystem.

Access to Buttermilk Hill is relatively easy, with several footpaths and trails leading to its summit. The hill is a favorite spot for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and picnicking. The surrounding area is also rich in history, with several ancient settlements and landmarks nearby.

Overall, Buttermilk Hill is a stunning natural landmark in Staffordshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the countryside and connect with nature.

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Buttermilk Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.951667/-1.9243193 or Grid Reference SK0539. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Gate Ford Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.
Great Gate Ford
Ford on a minor country road at Great Gate.
Stormy afternoon near Hollington
Stormy afternoon near Hollington
Sun through the clouds Sun breaks through the cloud onto rolling farmland.  Looking towards Checkley from Hollington-Upper Tean road.
Sun through the clouds
Sun breaks through the cloud onto rolling farmland. Looking towards Checkley from Hollington-Upper Tean road.
Croxden Abbey The road passes through part of the abbey.
Croxden Abbey
The road passes through part of the abbey.
West Front of Croxden Abbey The abbey was initially founded 5 miles away at Cotton in 1176, and moved to this site 3 years later.
West Front of Croxden Abbey
The abbey was initially founded 5 miles away at Cotton in 1176, and moved to this site 3 years later.
West Front of Croxden Abbey Taken in the evening sunshine. The entrance leading to a farmhouse is private.
West Front of Croxden Abbey
Taken in the evening sunshine. The entrance leading to a farmhouse is private.
St Giles, Croxden St Giles was built about 1884/5 to replace an earlier chapel by the abbey.
St Giles, Croxden
St Giles was built about 1884/5 to replace an earlier chapel by the abbey.
Fields near Hollington Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.
Fields near Hollington
Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.
Underneath the spreading chestnut tree One of a grove of sweet chestnut trees in Broadmoor Wood; this one is right on the hairpin bend between Great Gate and Hollington.
Underneath the spreading chestnut tree
One of a grove of sweet chestnut trees in Broadmoor Wood; this one is right on the hairpin bend between Great Gate and Hollington.
In Broadmoor Wood Well-named: I felt ready for Broadmoor after blundering about in bouldery bracken trying to find the footpath to Lodgedale. I was reassured to find this sign indicating that (despite appearances) I was still in the right place. The path is fairly well signposted, but obviously not well used. I got utterly lost in the same wood a bit later, near the Raddle Inn in Hollington.
In Broadmoor Wood
Well-named: I felt ready for Broadmoor after blundering about in bouldery bracken trying to find the footpath to Lodgedale. I was reassured to find this sign indicating that (despite appearances) I was still in the right place. The path is fairly well signposted, but obviously not well used. I got utterly lost in the same wood a bit later, near the Raddle Inn in Hollington.
Lodgedale Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.
Lodgedale
Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.
Quarrymen's track, Lodgedale A well-made track (now a little-used footpath - the worn strip was made by sheep, not people) along the eastern slope of Lodgedale.
Quarrymen's track, Lodgedale
A well-made track (now a little-used footpath - the worn strip was made by sheep, not people) along the eastern slope of Lodgedale.
Old quarry, Hollington Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.
Old quarry, Hollington
Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.
Dry-stone walling, Staffordshire style This tendency to lay courses of stones at a shallow diagonal seems to be a local tradition, as I saw several walls in the area with a similar style. Earlier in my walk I said good morning to someone dry-stone-walling as I passed by, but he appeared to be laying his courses conventionally (i.e. horizontally).
Dry-stone walling, Staffordshire style
This tendency to lay courses of stones at a shallow diagonal seems to be a local tradition, as I saw several walls in the area with a similar style. Earlier in my walk I said good morning to someone dry-stone-walling as I passed by, but he appeared to be laying his courses conventionally (i.e. horizontally).
The Raddle Inn Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.logcabin.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.logcabin.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Raddle Inn
Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See LinkExternal link
Old dairyman's cart Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.
Old dairyman's cart
Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.
Hollington Village Hall With adjoining postbox and phonebox.
Hollington Village Hall
With adjoining postbox and phonebox.
Old cross, Hollington After missing it the first time I finally tracked down the cross marked on the OS map - it lurks in a private garden just west of (and on the opposite side of the road from) the Star Inn.
Old cross, Hollington
After missing it the first time I finally tracked down the cross marked on the OS map - it lurks in a private garden just west of (and on the opposite side of the road from) the Star Inn.
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Buttermilk Hill is located at Grid Ref: SK0539 (Lat: 52.951667, Lng: -1.9243193)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.951667,-1.9243193
Bus Stop
Village Hall
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C836101
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Village Hall
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Village Hall
Naptan Street: Main Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.9494588/-1.9194657
Bus Stop
Village Hall
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C836102
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Village Hall
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Village Hall
Naptan Street: Main Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.9496567/-1.9196737
Pub
Raddle Inn
Addr Postcode: ST10 4HQ
Addr Street: Quarry Bank
Fhrs Id: 1259877
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.9477477/-1.9279223
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.9482629/-1.9252304
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.9481692/-1.9263086
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.948528/-1.9238464
Barrier: stile
Fixme: Is this stile really in the middle of the road (or is it offset along the path a short distance)?
Lat/Long: 52.9480205/-1.926829
Raddle Inn Campsite
Operator: Raddle Inn
Tourism: camp_site
Lat/Long: 52.9543732/-1.9202669
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box outside Hollington Village Hall
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Man Made: telephone_box
Opening Hours: 24/7
Ref GB The Circuit: 4EFED3D1-2D1A-4879-B401-669B0B6DF975
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 52.9492072/-1.9183645
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 52.9517586/-1.9208414
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: ST10 211
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.9503663/-1.9279262
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: ST10 289
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.9491623/-1.9182619
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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