Hilltop

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Hilltop

View from the Longnor Road To "The Knights Table" inn - by the A53 Buxton/Leek road.
View from the Longnor Road Credit: Neil Theasby

Hilltop is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known for its heathland and woodland scenery. With a population of around 1,500 residents, Hilltop retains a close-knit community feel.

The village itself is predominantly residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing developments. Despite its small size, Hilltop boasts a range of amenities including a local convenience store, post office, and a primary school, catering to the needs of its residents.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Hilltop due to its proximity to Cannock Chase, which offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and rare bird species.

Hilltop is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links provided by the A5 road and the M6 motorway. The village is also served by regular bus services, allowing residents easy access to surrounding areas.

In terms of leisure and recreation, Hilltop offers a community center where various events and activities take place throughout the year. Additionally, the village is within close proximity to several leisure facilities, including golf courses and leisure centers.

Overall, Hilltop, Staffordshire provides a peaceful, rural setting with access to beautiful natural surroundings, while still being conveniently located for transportation and access to nearby amenities.

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Hilltop Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.211719/-1.9576142 or Grid Reference SK0268. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from the Longnor Road To "The Knights Table" inn - by the A53 Buxton/Leek road.
View from the Longnor Road
To "The Knights Table" inn - by the A53 Buxton/Leek road.
St Paul's Church, Flash In the parish of Quarnford, the construction of St Paul's Church began in 1743.
St Paul's Church, Flash
In the parish of Quarnford, the construction of St Paul's Church began in 1743.
Elderberry Cottage near Flash
Elderberry Cottage near Flash
A view of Blackclough Farm
A view of Blackclough Farm
View to Readyleech Green Farm
View to Readyleech Green Farm
November View Weather-beaten signpost above the village of Flash, looking out over the Staffordshire moors towards Cheshire.
November View
Weather-beaten signpost above the village of Flash, looking out over the Staffordshire moors towards Cheshire.
Lonely ruin on Oliver Hill Long ago someone might have lived here but more likely it was a sheep barn.
Lonely ruin on Oliver Hill
Long ago someone might have lived here but more likely it was a sheep barn.
On the path to Oliver Hill
On the path to Oliver Hill
Sign on "The New Inn" in Flash Shame about the missing apostrophe and the unnecessary capital "V". Perhaps it was the altitude's fault.
Sign on "The New Inn" in Flash
Shame about the missing apostrophe and the unnecessary capital "V". Perhaps it was the altitude's fault.
Blackclough & Dane Valley Way
Blackclough & Dane Valley Way
Overlooking the A53 Leek - Buxton Road Evidence of the road having been straightened here.
Overlooking the A53 Leek - Buxton Road
Evidence of the road having been straightened here.
A53 below Axe Edge
A53 below Axe Edge
Farm track to Blackclough
Farm track to Blackclough
Orchard Clough South of Axe Edge.
Orchard Clough
South of Axe Edge.
Boundary sheepfold Situated on the boundary of Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Boundary sheepfold
Situated on the boundary of Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
View across fields from New Road A short distance south of Northfield Farm in the village of Flash.
View across fields from New Road
A short distance south of Northfield Farm in the village of Flash.
Northfield Farm, Flash The farmhouse is in the centre ahead in the shot, with the western end of the churchyard on the left and Northfield Cottage on the right. Taken from the junction of Brown Lane and New Road in the centre of the village.
Northfield Farm, Flash
The farmhouse is in the centre ahead in the shot, with the western end of the churchyard on the left and Northfield Cottage on the right. Taken from the junction of Brown Lane and New Road in the centre of the village.
Bridleway, W of Knotbury
Bridleway, W of Knotbury
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Hilltop is located at Grid Ref: SK0268 (Lat: 53.211719, Lng: -1.9576142)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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