The Staffordshire Moorlands southwest of Ashbourne offer a fantastic variety of attractions from, of course, Alton Towers to the charming historic market towns of Leek, Cheadle and Biddulph. The main centre is Leek, a historic market town with a reputation for unusual shops, antiques, good food and award winning teashops, with connections to William Morris, James Brindley, Thomas Wardle and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Leek is about 30 to 40 minutes drive from Ashbourne and well worth a trip.
The Moorlands most dramatic landscape, The Roaches, is popular with walkers and rock climbers and is well worth a day trip.























