Blackshaw Moor

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Blackshaw Moor

Middle Hulme Farm C17th farmhouse with later additions, which is listed grade II.
Middle Hulme Farm Credit: Eirian Evans

Blackshaw Moor is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Leek, it is nestled in the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and offers stunning views of the countryside.

With a population of around 400 people, Blackshaw Moor maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village mainly consists of residential properties, ranging from quaint cottages to more modern houses. There are also a few local businesses, including a village shop and a pub, providing essential amenities for residents and visitors.

Blackshaw Moor is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The village is in close proximity to the Roaches, a popular gritstone escarpment known for its unique rock formations and breathtaking walking trails. The nearby Tittesworth Reservoir offers additional opportunities for water-based activities such as fishing, sailing, and canoeing.

The village is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via road links, with the A53 passing through nearby Leek and providing access to the wider region. Blackshaw Moor is also served by regular bus services, making it easily accessible for those without private transportation.

In summary, Blackshaw Moor is a charming and picturesque village in Staffordshire, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle amidst stunning natural landscapes.

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Blackshaw Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.134171/-1.984871 or Grid Reference SK0159. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Middle Hulme Farm C17th farmhouse with later additions, which is listed grade II.
Middle Hulme Farm
C17th farmhouse with later additions, which is listed grade II.
Large barn at Middle Hulme Farm
Large barn at Middle Hulme Farm
Building work at Middle Hulme Farm
Building work at Middle Hulme Farm
Footpath heading west from Whitty Lane Near Middle Hulme Farm
Footpath heading west from Whitty Lane
Near Middle Hulme Farm
View north-east towards The Roaches and Hen Cloud
View north-east towards The Roaches and Hen Cloud
Tricky stile on a Staffordshire Moorland Walk
Tricky stile on a Staffordshire Moorland Walk
Water man sculpture at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Water man sculpture at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Picnic tables at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Picnic tables at Tittesworth Visitor Centre
Solomon's Hollow Just outside Leek, a small valley with sides too steep for cultivation, now covered in scrub woodland with grazed clearings.
Solomon's Hollow
Just outside Leek, a small valley with sides too steep for cultivation, now covered in scrub woodland with grazed clearings.
Anzio Camp Former army camp, planned to be rebuilt as a retirement village.
Anzio Camp
Former army camp, planned to be rebuilt as a retirement village.
Road Junction at Thorncliffe
Road Junction at Thorncliffe
Weather Station near Blackshaw Moor
Weather Station near Blackshaw Moor
Field View across to The Roaches
Field View across to The Roaches
View of Fields across to The Roaches Taken from the viewpoint marked on the OS map.
View of Fields across to The Roaches
Taken from the viewpoint marked on the OS map.
Morridge View up the road towards the Mermaid Public House
Morridge
View up the road towards the Mermaid Public House
National Park boundary stone. The road from Thorncliffe to Morridge, with a fine view across to The Roaches (left) and Ramshaw Rocks, both of which have some spectacular outcropping. The modern boundary stone is not unattractive, but does not stand comparison with the traditional millstones.
National Park boundary stone.
The road from Thorncliffe to Morridge, with a fine view across to The Roaches (left) and Ramshaw Rocks, both of which have some spectacular outcropping. The modern boundary stone is not unattractive, but does not stand comparison with the traditional millstones.
Blackshaw Moor milepost - detail With the manufacturer's name (apparently William Green, Macclesfield) cast into the post, this milepost is better preserved than many along the A53. It dates from the late 19th century, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038190-milepost-leek-2-miles-tittesworth#.Y9bdhHbP3IU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038190-milepost-leek-2-miles-tittesworth#.Y9bdhHbP3IU">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038190" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038190">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> in 1985.
Blackshaw Moor milepost - detail
With the manufacturer's name (apparently William Green, Macclesfield) cast into the post, this milepost is better preserved than many along the A53. It dates from the late 19th century, and was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1985.
Blackshaw Moor milepost in its setting A view along the straightest part of the A53, past Anzio Camp, with the Blackshaw Moor milepost <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1598274">SK0059 : Blackshaw Moor milepost - detail</a> in the verge on the right. This was taken on a wet afternoon and in fading light - sorry about the quality.
Blackshaw Moor milepost in its setting
A view along the straightest part of the A53, past Anzio Camp, with the Blackshaw Moor milepost SK0059 : Blackshaw Moor milepost - detail in the verge on the right. This was taken on a wet afternoon and in fading light - sorry about the quality.
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Blackshaw Moor is located at Grid Ref: SK0159 (Lat: 53.134171, Lng: -1.984871)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Blackshaw Moor
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