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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East Midlands

Upper Elkstone

In or near Warslow.

Upper Elkstone — a village in england east midlands.

A gushing spring at Upper Elkstone - geograph.org.uk - 3824876

Dr Duncan Pepper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Leek (Churnet Valley) · 8.4 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leek Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Upper Elkstone is a village located in the East Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle and is surrounded by the scenic countryside typical of the region. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to explore the natural landscape nearby.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.1285, -1.9179
County
Staffordshire
Parish
Warslow and Elkstones
Postcode
SK17 0LU
Parliamentary constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands
Nearest railway station
Leek (Churnet Valley)8.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Staffordshire Landscape - geograph.org.uk - 4943968📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Revidge

Revidge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 400 m.

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Staffordshire Landscape - geograph.org.uk - 4943968📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Revidge

Revidge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 401 m.

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Approaching the triangulation pillar at Merryton Low - geograph.org.uk - 6324318📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Home Guard War Memorial Affixed To Triangulation Pillar At Merryton Low

Home Guard War Memorial Affixed To Triangulation Pillar At Merryton Low — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Approaching the triangulation pillar at Merryton Low - geograph.org.uk - 6324318📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Merryton Low

Merryton Low — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.

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Approaching the triangulation pillar at Merryton Low - geograph.org.uk - 6324318📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Merryton Low

Merryton Low — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 489 m.

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Lonesome hawthorn - geograph.org.uk - 2353020📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Morridge

Morridge — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 467 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Upper Elkstone

Places to stay

Roofless Barn - geograph.org.uk - 1984855📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Heathy Roods Farm

Heathy Roods Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.

Looking east from Pothook Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2514605📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Big Hillsdale Farm

Big Hillsdale Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.

The Three Horseshoes Inn, Blackshaw Moor - geograph.org.uk - 5568350📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Blackshaw Moor Caravan Site

Blackshaw Moor Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Weir in Upper Hulme - geograph.org.uk - 3487313📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

Roaches Bunkhouse

Roaches Bunkhouse — a hostel in england east midlands.

roachesbunkhouse.com
OS benchmark - Hulme End, bridge over the Manifold - geograph.org.uk - 5855597📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Bank House Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Bank House Farm Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england east midlands.

OS benchmark - Hulme End, bridge over the Manifold - geograph.org.uk - 5855597📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Bank House Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Bank House Farm Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Ye Olde Rock Inn at Upper Hulme - geograph.org.uk - 6352081📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Ye Olde Rock Inn

Ye Olde Rock Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

yeolderockinn.com
Sign for The Valiant - geograph.org.uk - 2330142📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Bird In Hand Public House

Bird In Hand Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Houses on Broad Street, Leek - geograph.org.uk - 4907967📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Quiet Woman Public House

The Quiet Woman Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Floral display on St Edward's Street, Leek - geograph.org.uk - 7564682📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Green Dragon, Leek

Green Dragon, Leek in England North West, United Kingdom.

camra.org.uk
Old railway buildings at Waterhouse - geograph.org.uk - 5248954📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Ye Olde Crown Hotel

Ye Olde Crown Hotel in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

visitstaffordshire.com
Junction of High Street and Church Lane, Ipstones - geograph.org.uk - 3734484📷 3

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Marquis of Granby

Marquis of Granby — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Rear view of Wisbech St Mary churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 6427256📷 5

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West Walton village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6644703📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

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West Walton — a village in england london.

Church House, Church Street, Werrington - geograph.org.uk - 3951547📷 5

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Werrington — a village in england london.

View from a Doncaster-Peterborough train - Electricity Substation by Wulfric Square - geograph.org.uk - 6131006📷 5

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Walton — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Elkstone?
Upper Elkstone is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 0LU), in the parish of Warslow and Elkstones.
What is Upper Elkstone?
Upper Elkstone — a village in england east midlands.
How do I get to Upper Elkstone?
The nearest railway station is Leek (Churnet Valley), about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 0LU.
Is Upper Elkstone a protected site?
Yes — Upper Elkstone is part of the Leek Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Upper Elkstone?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 0LU. It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands parliamentary constituency.