Fadge Clough

Valley in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Fadge Clough

Former Railway Station at Rushton Spencer
Former Railway Station at Rushton Spencer Credit: Philip Cornwall

Fadge Clough is a small valley located in Staffordshire, England. Nestled in the picturesque countryside, this valley is known for its natural beauty and tranquility. It is situated near the village of Fadge Clough and is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and dense woodland.

The valley itself is characterized by a gently flowing stream that meanders through its heart, providing a soothing soundtrack to the surrounding landscape. The stream is fed by several small tributaries, which originate from the nearby hills, creating a network of babbling brooks that add to the valley's charm.

Fadge Clough is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The valley is particularly renowned for its rich birdlife, with many species of songbirds and waterfowl making it their habitat. It is also not uncommon to spot small mammals like rabbits and squirrels scurrying about in the undergrowth.

The valley is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. There are several walking trails that wind through the valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. These trails cater to all levels of fitness and provide a great opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty.

In conclusion, Fadge Clough in Staffordshire is a charming valley with its idyllic landscape, meandering stream, and abundant wildlife. It is a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature or looking to indulge in outdoor activities.

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Fadge Clough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.169796/-2.088817 or Grid Reference SJ9463. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Railway Station at Rushton Spencer
Former Railway Station at Rushton Spencer
Footpath NW of The Haddon
Footpath NW of The Haddon
Footpath heading to Moss Manor Moss Manor is the farm located in the centre of the picture. The footpath is barely visible.
Footpath heading to Moss Manor
Moss Manor is the farm located in the centre of the picture. The footpath is barely visible.
Gate on Dane Valley Way Taken during the COVID pandemic, the path in this area is seriously overgrown. Staffordshire Council, please note.
Gate on Dane Valley Way
Taken during the COVID pandemic, the path in this area is seriously overgrown. Staffordshire Council, please note.
Dane Valley Way The Dane Valley Way is a long-distance footpath through Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire, England. It runs from the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton to the end of the River Dane, where it enters the River Weaver in Northwich. (Source Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_Valley_Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_Valley_Way">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>
Dane Valley Way
The Dane Valley Way is a long-distance footpath through Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire, England. It runs from the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton to the end of the River Dane, where it enters the River Weaver in Northwich. (Source Wikipedia LinkExternal link
Dane Valley Way and bridge over Conduit The Dane Valley Way is a long-distance footpath through Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire, England. It runs from the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton to the end of the River Dane, where it enters the River Weaver in Northwich. (Source Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_Valley_Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_Valley_Way">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>
Dane Valley Way and bridge over Conduit
The Dane Valley Way is a long-distance footpath through Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire, England. It runs from the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton to the end of the River Dane, where it enters the River Weaver in Northwich. (Source Wikipedia LinkExternal link
Dane Valley Way Silhouette of The Cloud visible to the left in picture,
Dane Valley Way
Silhouette of The Cloud visible to the left in picture,
View west from the A523 In the distance is Timersbrook Cloud
View west from the A523
In the distance is Timersbrook Cloud
The Royal Oak, Rushton Spencer
The Royal Oak, Rushton Spencer
The Staffordshire bank... ...of the River Dane. Cheshire lies across the water.
The Staffordshire bank...
...of the River Dane. Cheshire lies across the water.
Derelict farm buildings By the Gritstone Trail.
Derelict farm buildings
By the Gritstone Trail.
Muddy Gritstone Trail Following the route of the conduit taking water from the River Dane to Rudyard reservoir.
Muddy Gritstone Trail
Following the route of the conduit taking water from the River Dane to Rudyard reservoir.
River Dane Upstream from Barleigh Ford Bridge.
River Dane
Upstream from Barleigh Ford Bridge.
Row of trees marking field edge
Row of trees marking field edge
The former Rushton Spencer railway station Now a private residence.
The former Rushton Spencer railway station
Now a private residence.
The Royal Oak in Rushden spencer. A community owned pub.
The Royal Oak in Rushden spencer.
A community owned pub.
Hawkslee These farm buildings are located on the gritstone trail. The picture was taken from sj9389765253 looking north.
Hawkslee
These farm buildings are located on the gritstone trail. The picture was taken from sj9389765253 looking north.
Pasture This picture taken from the Gritstone trail looking NW from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ9440364896">SJ9440364896</a> shows the pasture and sheep grazing. The farm buildings at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ9365">SJ9365</a> can be seen on the hill.
Pasture
This picture taken from the Gritstone trail looking NW from SJ9440364896 shows the pasture and sheep grazing. The farm buildings at SJ9365 can be seen on the hill.
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Fadge Clough is located at Grid Ref: SJ9463 (Lat: 53.169796, Lng: -2.088817)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.169796,-2.088817
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 53.1701365/-2.0858818
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: yes
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Source: survey;bing
Steps: 2
Stile: stepover
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Barrier: stile
Ele: 159.9438477
Steps: 1
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.1699108/-2.0828256
Ele: 161.8664551
Lat/Long: 53.1703891/-2.0949428
Ele: 159.7036133
Lat/Long: 53.1700827/-2.089453
Barrier: kissing_gate
Ele: 158.7421875
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 53.1698817/-2.0829693
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 53.1669901/-2.0831874
Fixme: footpath continues south west
Lat/Long: 53.1695907/-2.0829706
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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