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Leek

Leek is a town in Cheshire East district, Cheshire East, United Kingdom of about 19,903 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit: 98 churches, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rudyard Lake, Bridestones Burial Chamber and The Cloud.

53.1043° N, 2.0221° WPop. 19,903

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km211
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Leek

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Leek
  2. Rudyard Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Croker Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Bridestones Burial Chamberheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mow Cop Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Swan Bank Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Leek
Today’s loopLeekStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Leek?

Rudyard Lake (lake, about 7 km), Bridestones Burial Chamber (heritage site, about 12 km), The Cloud (viewpoint, about 14 km), Dane-in-Shaw Pasture (nature spot, about 16 km), Croker Hill (hill, about 16 km), Mow Cop Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Leek?

211 places on Spotwander: 98 churches, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 10 parks, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Leek?

Swan Bank Methodist Church, about 17 km by road; St. Giles' Catholic Church, Cheadle (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leek?

The Cloud, about 14 km by road; Croker Hill (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Leek?

Start in Leek, visit Rudyard Lake, then Croker Hill, then Bridestones Burial Chamber, then Mow Cop Castle, then Swan Bank Methodist Church, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.