Staffordshire Moorlands

Staffordshire Moorlands is a local government district in Staffordshire, England. Its council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, is based in Leek and is located between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Peak District National Park.

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Local government district - Staffordshire - England - Staffordshire Moorlands District Council - Leek - Stoke-on-Trent - Peak District National Park

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Principal industries are agriculture, fashion and tourism. The area's three towns are Leek, Cheadle, and Biddulph. Visitor attractions include the National Trust property Biddulph Grange, the theme-park Alton Towers, and the annual Leek Arts Festival. There are also a variety of outdoor persuits such as rock climbing (The Roaches), sailing (Rudyard Lake) and cycling (Waterhouses).

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Leek - Cheadle - Biddulph - National Trust - Biddulph Grange - Alton Towers - Rock climbing - The Roaches - Sailing - Rudyard Lake - Cycling - Waterhouses

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The terrain is, as is suggested by the regional name, mostly moorland with forests and lakes stretching out across the vast plains. In the Roaches (a local series of small mountains) Wallabies roam free.

Related Topics:
Moorland - Forest - Lake - Wallabies

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