Ipstones
Parish in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.05, -1.957 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 02 50 |
| Population: | 881 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 |
The village and parish of Ipstones lies within the upland landscape of the Staffordshire Moorlands in Staffordshire, England, sitting on gritstone ridges and moorland on the western fringe of the Peak District. The surrounding countryside is characterised by heather-clad hills, sweeping views from Ipstones Edge and a network of footpaths and bridleways popular with walkers and riders.
Historically the parish has been shaped by agriculture and small-scale stone quarrying, and the settlement retains traditional stone cottages alongside a parish church, a village pub and a community hall; local life centres on rural clubs, outdoor pursuits and occasional village events. Its moorland setting gives a quiet, close-knit character while keeping good links to nearby market towns and the wider Peak District for visitors and commuters.
Postcode districts covering Ipstones
Most populated places nearby
- Derby 22.2 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 8.5 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 12.3 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.4 miles
- Cannock 24.3 miles
- Crewe 20.7 miles
- Stafford 17.9 miles
- Macclesfield 16.3 miles
- Wilmslow 22.3 miles
- Kidsgrove 12.1 miles
- Cheadle Hulme 24.2 miles
- Congleton 13.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ipstones Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Churnet Ward 2 miles
- Kingsley Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Kingsley Holt Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Cotton Parish 2.8 miles
- Bradnop Parish 2.9 miles
- Waterhouses Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Consall Parish 3.3 miles
- Leekbrook Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Oakamoor Parish 3.5 miles
- Cheddleton Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Grindon Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Ipstones
ST13 7NN, ST10 2LU, ST10 2QD, ST10 2LJ, ST10 2LS, ST10 2LL, ST10 2HN, ST10 2LP, ST10 2NE … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 24.8 miles
- East Midlands Airport 30.2 miles
- Kingsley and Froghall Railway Station 2 miles
- Consall Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Ipstones Ad
- Whiston Hall Hotel 2 miles
- The Silk House 4.8 miles
- Ye Olde Crown Hotel 3.3 miles
- Peakstones Inn 3 5 miles
- Premier Inn Leek Town Centre 3 4.7 miles
- The Huntsman 5.1 miles
- The Dog & Partridge Country Inn 3 6.6 miles
- Soli Hostel 5.6 miles
- YHA Ilam Hall 4 6.3 miles
- Moorville Hall Hotel 5.5 miles
Schools in Ipstones
- Evergreen Independent - all ages
- St Leonard's C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 5.6 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 9.8 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 9.8 miles
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 10 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 12.1 miles
- East Wood Forest 12.3 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 12.3 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 12.5 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 12.9 miles
- Chartley Castle Estate 13.8 miles