Longshaw

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Longshaw

Coach park at Alton Towers Looking across the coach park area.
Coach park at Alton Towers Credit: DS Pugh

Longshaw is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. Situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, it lies approximately 12 miles southeast of Stoke-on-Trent and 7 miles northeast of Cheadle. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

Longshaw is known for its rural charm and tranquil atmosphere. It primarily consists of a scattering of traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, giving it a timeless and idyllic feel. The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents.

Despite its small size, Longshaw offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. The village hall serves as a hub for community events and activities, providing a space for gatherings, meetings, and recreational purposes.

Longshaw is also well-positioned for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling routes nearby. The surrounding countryside offers breathtaking views and ample opportunities for exploring the great outdoors. The village is also located close to the Staffordshire Moorlands, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Transport links in Longshaw are limited, with no direct access to major roads or railway stations. However, the village is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via local bus services.

Overall, Longshaw is a charming and tranquil village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle amidst the beauty of the Staffordshire countryside.

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Longshaw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.005851/-1.896244 or Grid Reference SK0745. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coach park at Alton Towers Looking across the coach park area.
Coach park at Alton Towers
Looking across the coach park area.
Entrance to Alton Towers Looking towards a section of roller-coaster track.
Entrance to Alton Towers
Looking towards a section of roller-coaster track.
Wicker Man rollercoaster Looking towards part of the Wickerman Rollercoaster at Alton Towers.
Wicker Man rollercoaster
Looking towards part of the Wickerman Rollercoaster at Alton Towers.
Rapids at Alton Towers Looking towards the end of The Rapids attraction, with the lift to bring the boats back to the start.
Rapids at Alton Towers
Looking towards the end of The Rapids attraction, with the lift to bring the boats back to the start.
Boat lift to the start Looking along the conveyor lifting the rapids boats back to the start of the ride.
Boat lift to the start
Looking along the conveyor lifting the rapids boats back to the start of the ride.
Boating lake and house Looking across the lake towards the main house at Alton Towers.
Boating lake and house
Looking across the lake towards the main house at Alton Towers.
Octoberfest Looking across the grassy area beside the boating lake being used as an Octoberfest area.
Octoberfest
Looking across the grassy area beside the boating lake being used as an Octoberfest area.
Towards the courtyard Looking along a path beside the boating lake at Alton Towers.
Towards the courtyard
Looking along a path beside the boating lake at Alton Towers.
Towers Street Looking along Towers Street from the entrance to Alton Towers.
Towers Street
Looking along Towers Street from the entrance to Alton Towers.
Closed railway tunnel and former crossing keeper's cottage On the former Churnet Valley line in North Staffordshire.
Closed railway tunnel and former crossing keeper's cottage
On the former Churnet Valley line in North Staffordshire.
Churnet Valley flood plain
Churnet Valley flood plain
Corkscrew remains, Alton Towers
Corkscrew remains, Alton Towers
CBeebies Land, Alton Towers
CBeebies Land, Alton Towers
Oblivion, Alton Towers Popular destination for school trips from all over UK even from Central Scotland. Photo shows one of major rides which I for one would not go on!!
Oblivion, Alton Towers
Popular destination for school trips from all over UK even from Central Scotland. Photo shows one of major rides which I for one would not go on!!
Ramblers' Retreat Dimmings Dale The Ramblers' Retreat, now a popular restaurant and tea room deep in the Churnet Valley, was once a lodge for the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury's Alton Towers estate.
Ramblers' Retreat Dimmings Dale
The Ramblers' Retreat, now a popular restaurant and tea room deep in the Churnet Valley, was once a lodge for the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury's Alton Towers estate.
Ramsor Chapel almost hidden in the woods. The map calls the place Ramshorn but this page <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rewlach.org.uk/Ramsor/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rewlach.org.uk/Ramsor/index.html">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> about the chapel probably draws on original minute books and other Methodist documents and calls it Ramsor. The lonzenge-shaped stone on the gable reads: "Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel June 1897" (Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee).
Ramsor Chapel
almost hidden in the woods. The map calls the place Ramshorn but this page LinkExternal link about the chapel probably draws on original minute books and other Methodist documents and calls it Ramsor. The lonzenge-shaped stone on the gable reads: "Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel June 1897" (Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee).
Ye Olde Star Inn a 16th century inn in Star Bank, Cotton, Staffordshire
Ye Olde Star Inn
a 16th century inn in Star Bank, Cotton, Staffordshire
Cotton College Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. This Roman Catholic boarding school <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cottoncollege.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cottoncollege.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> closed in 1987. The buildings are derelict. The spire on the right is St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church which is still in use.
Cotton College
Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. This Roman Catholic boarding school LinkExternal link closed in 1987. The buildings are derelict. The spire on the right is St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church which is still in use.
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Longshaw is located at Grid Ref: SK0745 (Lat: 53.005851, Lng: -1.896244)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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