Upper Hulme
Staffordshire
ST13 8UB

 

Map Grid reference: Latitude: 53.1513 Longitude: -1.9856

If you get lost at any point please call us on 01260 226609. There is plenty of car parking at Roaches Hall but please be kind to the environment and car share or use public transport where possible. To help the environment (and yourselves!) by not being stuck in traffic please check traffic conditions before you travel; in case there is a holdup and you wish to plan a different route. Live updates, average road speeds, weather conditions, what the variable message signs are saying, live images from CCTV cameras, etc are on http://www.highways.gov.uk/ or on 08700 660 115 (Traffic England - this is a chargable call!).

 

From the South
Firstly reach Leek in Staffordshire Moorlands (either via M1 junction 23, then take the A50 towards Stoke and Uttoxeter and the A515 to Ashbourne before picking up the A523 towards Leek, and Manchester). Alternatively take the M6 to junction 15 and take the A500 through Stoke before turning onto the A53 to Leek.

From Leek follow the A53 towards Buxton for about 3 miles. You will pass a large pub called the Three Horseshoes and then start climbing a hill (at this point you will see The Roaches climbing rocks ahead on your left). A little further on take a left turn in Upper Hulme. After 2-300 m take the first left (there may be a sign here to The Potting Shed), continuing through the industrial hamlet. Stay on this road for approx ¾ mile. Approximately 200m past the Roaches Tea Room turn right over the cattle grid. Drive up the gravel lane towards and around the rocks. Roaches Hall is at the end of this lane.

From the North
Follow a map to Buxton in Derbyshire and leave Buxton on the A53 to Leek. Enjoy the scenic views over the hills and after a few miles you will start going down a hill (you will notice the wonderful rock formations on your right hand side at this point).

Turn right into Upper Hulme. Drive past the Rock Inn and take a sharp right towards the industrial hamlet. Stay on this road for approx ¾ mile. Approximately 200m past the Roaches Tea Room turn right over the cattle grid. Drive up the gravel lane towards and around the rocks. Roaches Hall is at the end of this lane.

Public Transport
Unfortunately no buses directly pass Roaches Hall. The local Moorlands Bus can be ordered during the week to take you anywhere in the Moorlands. If arriving at Roaches Hall by train the nearest stations are:- Buxton (Manchester/Sheffield line) or Macclesfield or Stoke on Trent (London Euston – West Coast Main Line). Manchester Airport is approx 35 miles

 

The following are telephone numbers of cab companies, and directions to give your taxi driver to find Roaches Hall. If you have any problems call 01260 226609 and we will talk the driver in!

From Buxton
Buxton Radio Taxis 01298 23457
Allied Taxis 01298 72123
Pete’s Taxis 01298 25010
Take the road to Leek. As you come down the hill past the Winking Man rocks, turn right into Upper Hulme and follow directions above.

From Macclesfield (railway station = approx 18 miles)
Dave’s Taxis 07801 433698 (This driver regularly drops off at Roaches Hall – so he is probably your first call!)
Atax 01625 423333
Take the road to Leek and then follow directions above.

From Stoke on Trent (railway station = approx 16 miles)
Intercity 01782 855855
Embassy Express 01782 285005
A1 National 01782 207676
Take the road to Leek. And then follow directions above.

 

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