Milk Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Milk Hill

Warning signage - A52
Warning signage - A52 Credit: Dave Thompson

Milk Hill, located in Staffordshire, England, is a prominent hill that offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. With an elevation of approximately 298 meters (978 feet), it is not considered a mountain but is still a notable landmark in the region. The hill is part of the larger Pennines, a range of hills and mountains that stretches across Northern England.

Milk Hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and verdant landscape, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The hill is covered in lush grassland, dotted with wildflowers and grazing sheep, creating a picturesque scene. The summit provides breathtaking views across the Staffordshire Moorlands, offering glimpses of other nearby peaks such as The Roaches and Hen Cloud.

The area surrounding Milk Hill is rich in history and has been inhabited for thousands of years. There are several archaeological sites nearby, including Bronze Age burial mounds and Iron Age hill forts, providing evidence of early human activity in the region. For those interested in historical exploration, the hill offers a chance to immerse oneself in the area's past while enjoying the natural beauty of the landscape.

Access to Milk Hill is relatively easy, with various footpaths and trails leading to the summit. Visitors can embark on leisurely walks or more challenging hikes, depending on their preferences and fitness levels. Whether seeking a peaceful escape in nature or a rewarding climb, Milk Hill is a destination that offers both natural beauty and historical intrigue.

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Milk Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.043229/-1.8619926 or Grid Reference SK0949. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Warning signage - A52
Warning signage - A52
Main Road near Cauldon Looking east with one of the chimneys associated with the cement works visible.
Main Road near Cauldon
Looking east with one of the chimneys associated with the cement works visible.
Cauldon - St Mary & St Laurence Church
Cauldon - St Mary & St Laurence Church
Waterhouses, Staffordshire View from the main road (A52) about 600 yards to the east of the main part of the village. Pleasant-looking uniform row of cottages on the road to Waterfall at the far side of rough pasture.
Waterhouses, Staffordshire
View from the main road (A52) about 600 yards to the east of the main part of the village. Pleasant-looking uniform row of cottages on the road to Waterfall at the far side of rough pasture.
Waterhouses, Staffordshire The River Hamps flows east here through Waterhouses and alongside the A52 before it turns north towards the R Manifold.
Waterhouses, Staffordshire
The River Hamps flows east here through Waterhouses and alongside the A52 before it turns north towards the R Manifold.
Manifold Trail ... but running along the valley of the R Hamps at this point, just north of the A52. The River Hamps was remarkable for having a dry bed along much of this length despite other rivers in the area being fairly high at the time of the photo.
Manifold Trail
... but running along the valley of the R Hamps at this point, just north of the A52. The River Hamps was remarkable for having a dry bed along much of this length despite other rivers in the area being fairly high at the time of the photo.
Waterhouses Church of England Primary School Waterfall Lane, Waterhouses, Staffordshire. Deliberately underexposed for the cloud effect.
Waterhouses Church of England Primary School
Waterfall Lane, Waterhouses, Staffordshire. Deliberately underexposed for the cloud effect.
The George Public house on the A523 trunk road through Waterhouses.
The George
Public house on the A523 trunk road through Waterhouses.
Local industry in Waterhouses WG Tankers, a workshop specialising in bulk powder tanks for the limestone and cement haulage businesses in the area around Waterhouses, where Lafarge own and operate the Caldon Quarries and cement works.  A good example of the multiplier effect of a large business in a rural area.  Also visible is Waterhouses Methodist Church.
Local industry in Waterhouses
WG Tankers, a workshop specialising in bulk powder tanks for the limestone and cement haulage businesses in the area around Waterhouses, where Lafarge own and operate the Caldon Quarries and cement works. A good example of the multiplier effect of a large business in a rural area. Also visible is Waterhouses Methodist Church.
Dry bed of River Hamps near Waterhouses
Dry bed of River Hamps near Waterhouses
Silver Jubilee Pillar, Manifold Track, Waterhouses
Silver Jubilee Pillar, Manifold Track, Waterhouses
Bridge over the River Hamps
Bridge over the River Hamps
Bridge over Earlsway This bridge used to carry the standard gauge line to Waterhouses Station, where it met the narrow-gauge Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway.
Bridge over Earlsway
This bridge used to carry the standard gauge line to Waterhouses Station, where it met the narrow-gauge Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway.
Station House Station House is next to the former Waterhouses Station.
Station House
Station House is next to the former Waterhouses Station.
Ye Olde Crown Hotel The Crown has been here since 1647.
Ye Olde Crown Hotel
The Crown has been here since 1647.
Waterhouses Methodist Church Part of the Cheadle Methodist Circuit, Waterhouses Methodist Church was originally built in 1823 and rebuilt again in 1905.
Waterhouses Methodist Church
Part of the Cheadle Methodist Circuit, Waterhouses Methodist Church was originally built in 1823 and rebuilt again in 1905.
Weir on the River Hamps This weir is part of the water management for Caldon Mill.
Weir on the River Hamps
This weir is part of the water management for Caldon Mill.
Caldon Mill lade The mill lade used to channel water from the River Hamps into the mill pool at Caldon Mill.
Caldon Mill lade
The mill lade used to channel water from the River Hamps into the mill pool at Caldon Mill.
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Milk Hill is located at Grid Ref: SK0949 (Lat: 53.043229, Lng: -1.8619926)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Milk Hill
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