Towns & cities · East Midlands
Quarnford
Quarnford — village and civil parish in Staffordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Quarnford, you can reach the nearest railway station, Buxton Miniature Railway, which is 6.7 km away. The postcode for Quarnford is SK17 0SW, and entry to the town is free.
About
Quarnford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 234 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Staffordshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.2028°, -1.9631°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leek Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Quarnford is a village and civil parish in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 244, reducing marginally to 242 at the 2011 census. The village is in the Peak District, between Buxton and Leek. The village (as opposed to the parish) is known by the name "Flash" and is the highest village in Britain, being some 1518 ft above sea level. The local church of St. Paul's was built starting in 1743, its graveyard contains graves dating back to at least 1791. Although the village historically was almost an outpost due to its relative isolation and small economic significance, it is situated in some of the most picturesque and unspoilt areas of the English countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2028, -1.9631
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Quarnford
- Postcode
- SK17 0SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Population
- 234
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton Miniature Railway — 6.7 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Flash
Villages · 0.1 km
Oliver Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
Five Stones
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Axe Edge
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Axe Edge
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Cheeks Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Black Brook
Wildlife reserves · 3.0 km
Gib Torr Rocks
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Thirkelow Rocks
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
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Danebower Colliery ventilation chimney
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Gradbach Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Gradbach Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Quarnford is a village in Staffordshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 234. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 234
- Administrative county
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Quarnford
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Quarnford →
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Cat and Fiddle Inn
Cat and Fiddle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Bethel Chapel
Bethel Chapel — chapel in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Black Brook
Black Brook — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
📷 3Distilleries · East Midlands
Cat & Fiddle
Cat & Fiddle — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Danebower Colliery ventilation chimney
Danebower Colliery ventilation chimney is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Gib Torr Rocks
Gib Torr Rocks — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands
The Roaches Climbing
The Roaches Climbing — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
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Axe Edge
Axe Edge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 549 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Whetstone Ridge
Whetstone Ridge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 547 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Five Stones
Five Stones — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 529 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Ramshaw Rocks
Ramshaw Rocks — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 460 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Lud's Church
Lud's Church — deep chasm on the hillside above Gradbach, Staffordshire, England.
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📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Saviour's Church, Wildboarclough
St Saviour's Church, Wildboarclough — grade II listed church in Wildboarclough, Cheshire East, England, UK.
📷 5Parks · West Midlands
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough is a civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It lies on the western fringe of the Peak District
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · West Midlands
Back Forest Edge
Back Forest Edge — a climbing crag in england west midlands.
Nearby
📷 5📷 3📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Five Stones
Five Stones — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 529 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Axe Edge
Axe Edge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 549 m.
📷 5📷 3Where to eat & stay near Quarnford
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Gradbach Scout Camp
Gradbach Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Hostels · East Midlands
Nab End YHA Camping Barn
Nab End YHA Camping Barn — a hostel in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club
Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Cat and Fiddle Inn
Cat and Fiddle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Ye Olde Rock Inn
Ye Olde Rock Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · West Midlands
Sutton Hall
Sutton Hall — a restaurant in england west midlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Green Dragon, Leek
Green Dragon, Leek in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Bird In Hand Public House
Bird In Hand Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Quiet Woman Public House
The Quiet Woman Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quarnford?
- Quarnford is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 0SW), in the parish of Quarnford.
- What is Quarnford?
- Quarnford — village and civil parish in Staffordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Quarnford?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 0SW.
- Is Quarnford a protected site?
- Yes — Quarnford is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Quarnford free to visit?
- Yes, Quarnford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quarnford?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton Miniature Railway, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 0SW.