Upper Hulme

Upper Hulme
Staffordshire
Rocks Bar, Upper Hulme
Location
Grid reference:	SK012609
Location:	53°8’45"N, 1°58’57"W
Data
Local Government
Council:	Staffordshire Moorlands

Upper Hulme is a hamlet in the very north of Staffordshire, standing found between the historical market town of Leek in Staffordshire and the spa town of Buxton over the moor to the north, in Derbyshire.

The place is clustered around a redundant mill and is located within the upper reaches of the River Churnet. The Mill was recently restored, complete with a working water wheel, but no further information on its future is known.

About the village

The hamlet is at the edge of the Peak District. Close by are The Roaches, a fierce-looking rocky ridge on the Staffordshire Moorlands, and is this makes it a popular location for ramblers, climbers and hikers alike. The A54 Road offers access to Tittesworth reservoir in the south and Ramshaw Rocks in the north, making the hamlet a popular base for walking holidays. There is a camp site, bunkhouse accommodation and holiday cottages available.

The Peak District Boundary Walk runs through the village.

Wildlife enthusiasts come here because there is an established population of wallabies, which have been sighted on the Roaches, for the successful annual breeding of peregrine falcons. In Peregrine breeding season, a 'bird watching post' is set up at the foot of Hen Cloud and park rangers are on hand to offer advice and information on the bird. At this time of year, some access is restricted.

The hamlet has two local pubs; Ye Olde Rock Inn and The Winking Man. It has a popular Tea Room. The main industry of the hamlet is agricultural. Upon entrance to the hamlet there is an old Dye Works, which has now been transformed into offices and workshops.

Until 2005 the area was used by the Army as a training area. That space has since been vacated by the Ministry of Defence put up for sale.

Outside links

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