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About Rudyard
A pretty village with a delightful cluster of cottages and houses with lovely gardens, bordered by woods at the south end of the picturesque Rudyard Reservoir, which is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the region. The lake is surrounded by a landscape of dramatic, unrivalled scenery, and it not surprising to learn that both village and lake played an important part in the romance between the parents of Rudyard Kipling. It was here, whilst on a picnic, the couple became engaged. They remained forever enchanted with the area, and chose to call their first child after it. No wonder it is named the third most romantic spot in England.
The lake offers opportunities for fishing, boating, walking, and for those who prefer a gentle ride the Rudyard Heritage Steam Railway takes visitors along a 3 mile return trip around the side of the lake. A wealth of wildlife flourishes in the pastures and sloping woodlands reaching down to the lake shore.
With plenty of picnic spots, this is an idyllic location for a lovely family day out at any time of year. Springtime sees buds bursting forth, wild daffodils and gentle nodding bluebells, whilst the glory of autumn shows the magnificent trees around the lake clothed in colours ranging from darkest green to glistening gold, deep red, orange and purple.
Interesting past visitors to the lake have included; Blondin, the first man to cross Niagara Falls and Captain Webb, the first swimmer to cross the channel.
Rudyard is a short distance from the edge of the Peak District National Park and lies between Leek and Biddulph Moor.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Rudyard
| Deep Hayes Country Park | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Churnet Valley Railway | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Biddulph Grange Garden | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Greenway Bank Country Park | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Roaches | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Mow Cop Castle | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Consall Country Park | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Little Moreton Hall | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery | (8.0 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Gawsworth Hall | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Parkhall Country Park | (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Leathers Smithy | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Tegg's Nose Country Park | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Thor's Cave | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chrome & Parkhouse Hill | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in RudyardAll attractions in StaffordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Rudyard
Norton in the Moors, in the county of Staffordshire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction SW)
Norton-in-the-Moors is exactly what its name implies - it is an old village set on the side of a windswept hill with far reaching views over rolling countryside towards the Peak District.
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Mow Cop, in the county of Staffordshire (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction W)
The sheer scale of the height of this village with the quaint sounding name has made it famous, for it is believed that on a clear day the hill is visible to no less than five counties.
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Congleton, in the county of Cheshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)
This lively market town stands on a bend of the River Dane, it quite possibly takes its name from the Celtic word "congle" which in English means "a bend".
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Froghall, in the county of Staffordshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SE)
Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife.
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Stoke-on-Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction SW)
Town known best as "the potteries" but in reality Stoke-on-Trent is a 1906 amalgamation of six towns, each of which still maintain their own individuality and character.
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Cheadle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Staffordshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)
Cheadle has several fine black and white half timbered buildings in the town that date from the 16th-century
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Hartington, in the county of Derbyshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction E)
Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings.
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Buxton, in the county of Derbyshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE)
This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park.
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Milldale, in the county of Derbyshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E)
Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park.
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Ilam, in the county of Derbyshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E)
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Alton, in the county of Staffordshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SE)
The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle.
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Nether Alderley, in the county of Cheshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NW)
Nether Alderley shows a pleasant mixture of architectural gems which include well decorated timber frame properties so typical of the glorious Cheshire landscape.
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Denstone, in the county of Staffordshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SE)
Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park.
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Crewe, in the county of Cheshire (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction W)
Crewe has always been associated with its great railway junction, and it is from this point in the "hey-day" of rail travel that Crew began to prosper.
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Chapel-en-le-Frith, in the county of Derbyshire (15.8 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE)
Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before.
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All towns in StaffordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Congleton Station | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW) |
| Kidsgrove Station | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction W) |
| M6 Junction 16 | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W) |
| M6 Junction 17 | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction W) |
| Manchester Airport | (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction NW) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (34.4 miles, 55.3 km, direction NE) |
| Rudyard to London | (138.6 miles, 222.9 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Rudyard
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Rudyard center |
| Quality Hotel Stoke-On-Trent | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SW) |
| North Stafford Hotel | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW) |
| Best Western Stoke On Trent Moat House | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SW) |
| Stop Inn Newcastle-Under-Lyme | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SW) |
| The Crown Hotel | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S) |
| The Crewe And Harpur Arms | (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction NE) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Stoke-On-Trent | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW) |
| Borough Arms Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW) |
| Best Western Manor House Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction W) |
| Plough Motel | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Rudyard |
