Lowe Hill

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Lowe Hill

Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Credit: Roger Kidd

Lowe Hill is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles north of the town of Leek, it lies within the Staffordshire Moorlands district. The village is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

Despite its small size, Lowe Hill boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman times. The village is known for its charming traditional stone cottages, which add to its quaint and idyllic atmosphere.

Lowe Hill is primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main source of income for many of its residents. The fertile land and favorable climate make it an ideal location for cultivating crops and rearing livestock.

The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links providing easy access to Leek and the wider Staffordshire area. Additionally, there are regular bus services that connect Lowe Hill to neighboring villages and towns, ensuring residents have access to essential amenities and services.

While Lowe Hill may lack the hustle and bustle of a larger town, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents. The village benefits from a local primary school, a church, and a community center, which hosts various events and activities throughout the year.

Overall, Lowe Hill is a charming and tranquil village in the heart of Staffordshire, offering a picturesque countryside lifestyle to its residents.

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Lowe Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.097496/-2.006837 or Grid Reference SJ9955. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Buildings at Cliff Farm seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Farm buildings south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Buildings at Cliff Farm seen from a passing train on the Churnet Valley Railway.
Railway trackside south-east of Leek, Staffordshire A public footpath crosses the line here near Cliff Farm.

The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.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>
Railway trackside south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
A public footpath crosses the line here near Cliff Farm. The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. LinkExternal link
Farmland by the railway near Bradnop, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train approaching the footpath crossing near Cliff Farm.

The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.churnet-valley-railway.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>
Farmland by the railway near Bradnop, Staffordshire
Seen from a passing train approaching the footpath crossing near Cliff Farm. The preserved Churnet Valley Railway operates steam and diesel (sometimes both!) locomotives to haul trains between Kingsley and Froghall Station to Cheddleton, and sometimes beyond to Ipstones. LinkExternal link
Farm land south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Seen from a passing train, this telephoto assisted image shows Wildgoose Farm.
Farm land south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Seen from a passing train, this telephoto assisted image shows Wildgoose Farm.
Railway at Bradnop, Staffordshire This is looking back (south-east) at the bridge at Bradnop. The train is being pulled on the return to Froghall by a diesel unit which helped the small green Polish steam locomotive haul it up the gradient to Ipstones by pushing from the rear.
The line is currently being used as far as the former Ipstones Station by the Churnet Valley Railway Company, but is currently owned by the Moorland and City Railways Company, with plans to reopen lines as far as Leek and Stoke, and agreements likely that CVR will have access to all of its tracks.
Railway at Bradnop, Staffordshire
This is looking back (south-east) at the bridge at Bradnop. The train is being pulled on the return to Froghall by a diesel unit which helped the small green Polish steam locomotive haul it up the gradient to Ipstones by pushing from the rear. The line is currently being used as far as the former Ipstones Station by the Churnet Valley Railway Company, but is currently owned by the Moorland and City Railways Company, with plans to reopen lines as far as Leek and Stoke, and agreements likely that CVR will have access to all of its tracks.
Pasture south-east of Leek, Staffordshire Looking at land by Wildgoose Farm on a very gloomy morning, seen from a passing Churnet Valley Railway train.
Pasture south-east of Leek, Staffordshire
Looking at land by Wildgoose Farm on a very gloomy morning, seen from a passing Churnet Valley Railway train.
Farm building near Bradnop Seen from a lay-by on the A523 not far from Leek, an isolated farm building. The higher ground beyond is Morridge.
Farm building near Bradnop
Seen from a lay-by on the A523 not far from Leek, an isolated farm building. The higher ground beyond is Morridge.
Four Sycamores, formerly the Blacksmith's Arms The Blacksmith's Arms closed after a fire in about 1940, leaving Bradnop with no pub.
Four Sycamores, formerly the Blacksmith's Arms
The Blacksmith's Arms closed after a fire in about 1940, leaving Bradnop with no pub.
Bridge near Bradnop View from steam train on the Cauldon Lowe Branch
Bridge near Bradnop
View from steam train on the Cauldon Lowe Branch
Old Milepost by the A523, Ashbourne Road, Bradnop Ashbourne iron bobbin by the A523, in parish of Bradnop (Staffordshire Moorlands District), West of Bradnop, on grass verge.

Inscription reads:-
: LEEK / 2 / MILES : : LONDON 152 MILES : : ASHBOURNE / 13 / MILES :

'Lost' since 2010

Milestone Society National ID: ST_LKAB02
Old Milepost by the A523, Ashbourne Road, Bradnop
Ashbourne iron bobbin by the A523, in parish of Bradnop (Staffordshire Moorlands District), West of Bradnop, on grass verge. Inscription reads:- : LEEK / 2 / MILES : : LONDON 152 MILES : : ASHBOURNE / 13 / MILES : 'Lost' since 2010 Milestone Society National ID: ST_LKAB02
Hidden valley Valley of brook running southwards towards the River Churnet
Hidden valley
Valley of brook running southwards towards the River Churnet
Green Lane towards Egg Well Right of way
Green Lane towards Egg Well
Right of way
Stream running towards Ashenhurst
Stream running towards Ashenhurst
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.
Bradnop Church built in 1862 as part of the village school.
Bradnop Church
built in 1862 as part of the village school.
Railway Cottages Ashbourne Road, Bradnop. Back in 1905 there were no planning committees to say "you can't build in brick - the natural building material in this area is stone". So the North Staffordshire Railway <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Staffordshire_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Staffordshire_Railway">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> erected the same pattern housing as everywhere else in their network. In this case it was for the staff of Bradnop Station nearby.
Railway Cottages
Ashbourne Road, Bradnop. Back in 1905 there were no planning committees to say "you can't build in brick - the natural building material in this area is stone". So the North Staffordshire Railway LinkExternal link erected the same pattern housing as everywhere else in their network. In this case it was for the staff of Bradnop Station nearby.
Footpath near Coltsmoor Farm
Footpath near Coltsmoor Farm
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Lowe Hill is located at Grid Ref: SJ9955 (Lat: 53.097496, Lng: -2.006837)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Lowe Hill
Ele: 250
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.0953502/-2.0072612
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