Parish in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.033, -2.032 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 97 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 (Ipstones) |
Consall is a small rural parish in the rolling landscape of the Staffordshire Moorlands in Staffordshire, set into the wooded slopes of the Churnet Valley. The area is characterised by farmland, sandstone outcrops and pockets of ancient and restored woodland - notably Consall Nature Park - and bears traces of 19th‑century industry, with names like Consall Forge reflecting an ironworking and canal‑era past beside the Caldon Canal.
Today the local economy is largely agricultural with a steady contribution from tourism: walkers, birdwatchers, canal boat users and visitors to the heritage Churnet Valley Railway frequently pass through, and the community remains small and close‑knit, looking to nearby towns such as Leek for services while maintaining a strong calendar of local events and outdoor pursuits.
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