Blackshaw Moor CC Site--- Second report below
Caravan Club Site
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8TW

Tel: 01538 300 203

OS Map Ref: 119:SK012603

Well worth a look You tube video. Speakers on

This one is near Leek. Set in the side of the hill with tremendous views.
The only time I have been here it rained twice. Once for half an hour and once for the rest of the weekend!
The pitches are all hard standing and are flat and terraced. All are in individual plots with small shrubs and flowerbeds surrounding. All pitches are level although the site itself is on a hillside. However this makes the views from your pitch very good.
Facilities were excellent with the toilet block also spotless.
Wardens are very friendly. Papers can be ordered from them and also milk etc.
Although directly off the main road there is no traffic noise.
The Three Horseshoes Inn just down the road serves very good meals, and there are Several interesting places to visit within a short drive. There is much to do for walking enthusiast’s etc.

David Cuff. CLIC. April 2000

Blackshaw Moor CC Site
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8TW

Tel: 01538 300 203

OS Map Ref: 119:SK012603

Well worth a look You tube video. Speakers on

This is a lovely site, up to the Club’s usual standards on a hillside on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

All pitches are hardstanding of various sizes and there are views from many across to the Roaches and Hen Cloud over the other side of the valley.

Two amenity blocks, both very clean and tidy, although the one at the bottom of the site, near the entrance is very luxurious. I think the Club recently spent a lot of money on the site, upgrading its facilities, and it certainly shows here.

There’s a dog walk among some woods at the edge of the site.

The main Leek-Buxton road runs along the bottom of the site and there is probably some traffic noise for nearby pitches.

There is no Channel 5 reception and generally TV signal is not brilliant.

The wardens are friendly and very obviously take great pride in their site. They’ll order you a newspaper if you want one.

We visited in late October and despite the time of year the site was pretty busy. It’s a good spot for exploring the Peak District, the Potteries and Alton Towers is nearby too.

Ron Miller. Internet. November 2002

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This added by John Peat, October 2006.

As of October 2006 all the pitches have boosted TV sockets on the EHU bollards, although Channel Five still isn’t available. However, reception is fine for all the other four. The views aren’t as extensive either, because the trees have grown! ... and papers are no longer available - the nearest supply seems to be at the Co-op in Leek.

Blackshaw Grange C&CC Site
Blackshaw Moor
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8TL

Tel: 01538 300 285

Map Ref: 119/008599

Quite a small site just below the main Leek ? Buxton Road on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It’s the usual C&CC mixture of relatively small hardstandings and grass.

There are two amenity blocks, one quite new and both are immaculate. The site does seem to get boggy quite readily in the grass areas so best to ask for a hardstanding if the weather is not brilliant.

The site is open all year round and is a great spot for exploring the Peak District and Potteries. Tittesworth Reservoir is a stone’s throw away and is well worth a visit for the wildlife.

There is some noise from the main road but its not intrusive.

The Caravan Club site farther along the road probably has better facilities but it’s not open all year round. So if you fancy staying in this part of the world in the winter months, this C&CC site is your best bet.

Julie Bingham. CLIC. February 2000

Cannock Chase C & CC Site
Old Youth Hostel
Wandon
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 1QW

Tel: 01889 582 166

Web site: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Visited June 2005

View of site 1.-- View of site 2.-- Those blocks

A site on several levels! The ground basically slopes, with a flat area at the top and the bottom. The result is that large blocks are needed to support the front steadies, we were loaned sections of tree trunk with rope handles attached. There are a small number of hard standings available.
The reception building and the facilities block are disguised as timber buildings to blend in with the surrounding woodland
The mobile ‘chippy’ who came whilst we were on site is highly recommended.

Mobile reception (Orange) good

John & Jean Haseltine. CLIC. September 2005

Ebury Hill C & CC Site
Ring Bank
Haughton
Telford
TF6 6BU

Tel: 01743 709 334

Web site: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

100 pitches (nominal), 85 realistically.
Non Members welcome

Reception & Entrance--- The lower level--- Ebury lake--- Hard standing pitch

Despite the postal address being Telford, this site is nearer to Shrewsbury. There are no toilets, showers or laundry facilities on the site, but there are washing-up sinks at the rear of reception. There are several water points, and two chemical disposal points. A small play area is on the upper level of the site. The club opened this site in 1978, and bought the freehold in 1983.

Way back, in the Late Bronze or Iron Age (between 1000BC & 46AD) what is now the site was a hill fort, and you can still see the earthworks of the ring bank, Little is then known until some time between 1777 and 1841 quarrying started, which continued until recent years. One result of this is the fishing lake (16ft deep in the centre). Here there are Tench, Perch, a Pike, and Carp. There is also a good stock of weed!

The main roadways on the site, and the unusual hard standings, were put in by the army during the second world war. They are still in good condition as they are 4 feet thick. They are unusual in that they are linear, two or three pitches in a straight line, must be fun getting a van or motorhome out of the centre one. 16 amp hookups are standard, both in this area and in the grass area. Strong pegs are needed on this site.

The site is generally peaceful, but there is some disturbance from helicopters based at RAF Shawbridge, not far away. There are plenty of trees around the site, and being on a hill there is a good view of the surrounding countryside. There is a good selection of footpaths in the immediate vicinity, and Haughmond Abbey, and English Heritage site, is within walking distance. Other attractions include the Ironbridge complex, RAF Museum at Cosford, and several other EH & NT properties within the area.

For shopping there is a Tesco on the edge of Shrewsbury, also an Aldi, and a Morrisons is just a bit further. To go into Shrewsbury the Park & Ride (well signposted) is £1 per adult, children free.

Third visit, 13th–20th July 2006

John & Jean Haseltine. CLIC. July 2006

Fullbrook Farm
Curborough
Nr Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 8EP

Tel: 01543 262 397

Sometimes when you go off the beaten track, you come across a real gem of a site.

Not far from Lichfield town centre is a little farm with a campsite. The site would be classed as a minimum site, having only a tap and a chemical disposal point (although we did have the use of a huge sink for washing clothes etc and a single toilet.)

The site was rather an accidental find as we inadvertently picked up last years ’sites guide’ and found upon inquiry that they were not in this years book (2001).

The site itself is approx 3/4 of an acre and flat, there is some shelter from the trees to two sides but it’s best to check the wind direction before pitching. The ground is soft yet not wet and is easy to push your pegs into.

This is definately a site for animal lovers. When we arrived, we were greeted by a donkey (Emma) and had to wait as she sauntered off the drive and gave us a good inspecting :o). The fields adjacent to the site were full of sheep and lambs, cows and some lovely horses...we also had the ’pleasure’ of being woken by cock-a-doodle-do! every morning. As twilight fell we saw both bats and owls swooping over the fields.

Just down the road is a wonderfull little craft centre with several fascinating shops, including one which supplies delicious farm food as well as the basics like bread, butter and milk. There is also a garden centre here for the green fingered amongst you, hte choice was good and the prices admirable.

When we visited this site, we were the only people there and had a very relaxing time. If there is one minus point to the site, it is only (in my opinion) a small one; there is a main train line running not far away and if the wind is blowing from that way it can sound quite loud. This said after a couple of days we barely noticed them!

Peter & Debbie Dean. CLIC. September 2001.

Glencote Caravan Park--- Second report below
Station Road
Cheddleton
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 7EE

Tel: 01538 360 745
Fax: 01538 361 788

E-mail: canistay@glencote.co.uk
Web site: www.glencote.co.uk/

Map ref: SJ981524

A nice quiet site occupying a long, thin, tract of land between Churnett Valley Railway and the road.

48 pitches each with own water and electric.

No shop. Pub quarter mile.

Toilets/showers excellent.

Turn east off A520 beside river bridge at Cheddleton Flint Mill (well worth a visit!)

Guide price UKP12 incl electric & awning.

Ian Willis. CLIC. June 2001

Glencote Caravan Park
Churnet Valley Station Rd
Cheddleton
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 7EE

Tel: 01538 360 745
Fax: 01538 361 788

E-mail: canistay@glencote.co.uk
Web site: www.glencote.co.uk/

Map ref: SJ981524

20/07/2003

My wife and I have just returned from a short stay at Glencote.

Living in Kenilworth, the only downside in booking was not the site but the dreaded journey up the M6 on a Friday afternoon!
It took just over 2 hours to reach Cheddleton and about 1 hour 30 minutes returning on Sunday.

Be on your toes as the entrance to the smallish site appears quite suddenly round a bend on the right hand side where we were met promptly.

Our pitch on The Sidings was a generous size with paved hardstanding, own water supply and electricity.
Important for me - maybe not others - the loos/showers sparkled and athough being 6ft I find shower curtains difficult to fend off whilst showering!

We had plenty of room either side of our pitch and amongst the caravanners there was a cross section of young couples with kids and older couples without.
Dogs are allowed and there are ample walks off site.

There isn’t a shop but one is close at hand selling newspapers and groceries. Our pitch (as its name suggests) is very close to the Churnett Valley Railway which is run by enthusiasts. Trains run between 11 and 4.30 and are pretty noisy but after a short time (being an ex train spotter) they didn’t bother us. Even my wife started waving to the passengers!

This area is great for walking, especially along towpaths, where you can discover some beautiful and unspoilt countryside. Also there are a good number of canalside pubs where the ale (waggledance on tap) is excellent and the food is good.

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would have liked to stay longer and explore further.

Kevin Sheldon. Internet. July 2003

High Onn Caravan Club Site--- Second report below
Church Eaton
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST20 0AX

Tel: 01785 840 141

Web site: http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/High Onn

You need to be a member for this one. The site is hidden away but is easy to reach. It is an peaceful quiet site, but not far from many attractions.
There is no toilet block so it is necessary to be fully self contained.
The site was originally a wartime aerodrome. Many of the pitches are on concrete hard standing which would be the base of the buildings in days gone by.
The wardens are very friendly and helpful.
One of our favourite sites so I do not want to say too much in case I cannot get on!

Directions: Leave M6 at J12 and turn right on the A5. Continue on A5 at Gailey roundabout for about 6 miles. Turn right at the Bradford Arms. [sp. Wheaton Aston]. In Wheaton Aston turn left into Marston Road, sp. High Onn. In Marston village turn right sp. Little Onn. In half mile turn left sp. High Onn and in 150 yards turn right. Site is on left in half mile.

David Cuff. CLIC. 2000

High Onn CC Site--- Third report below
Church Eaton
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST20 0AX

Tel: 01785 840 141

Update. August 2006

This is a Caravan Club member’s only site and is a lovely peaceful place.

It is convenient for Telford, Stafford and the attractions of Shropshire and the Black Country.

Care is needed on the final few miles when turning off the A5 due to the narrow lanes.

There is no toilet block so on board facilities are essential.
Pitches are a variety of grass and hard standing. Many of the hard standings are the concrete bases of buildings as this site used to be part of a wartime aerodrome. There is a history of it in the information room which is well worth reading.

The road runs one way around the site. There are several water and chemical disposal points at regular intervals. The information hut always has details of several pubs and restaurants in the area although none are within walking distance.

I have always found this to be a pleasant tranquil site and always enjoy my stays there.

Date of visit: August 2006

Directions:
Leave M6 at J12 and follow A5 west towards Telford. After 6.2 miles turn right, sp Wheaton Aston. (Between petrol station & Bradford Arms PH)
In Wheaton Aston turn left into Marston Road Road (sp Marston, High Onn);
within 1.5m in Marston continue Right (sp Little Onn, Church Eaton);
in about 0.5m turn Left (sp High Onn, Chatwell, Newport);
in 150yds turn Right (sp High Onn); site is on Left in 0.5m.

Care required from Wheaton Aston to site, narrow lane with passing places.

DO NOT USE YOUR SAT NAV AS IT TAKES YOU DOWN EVEN NARROWER LANES!!

David Cuff. CLIC. April 2007

High Onn Caravan Club Site
Church Eaton
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST20 0AX

Tel: 01785 840 141

High Onn on the CC’s web site...plus prices

Opening Dates: 3 Apr 2009 to 26 Oct 2009

A peaceful members-only site in the middle of nowhere! If you want pub/shop within easy walking distance this may not be the site for you. If you are a cyclist, the roads around are pretty quiet.

A lot of the roads nearby are very narrow, so would recommend you follow the CC directions for reaching the site.

70 pitches including 26 hardstanding (mainly the concrete bases of wartime buildings). Electric hook-ups but no toilet/shower block. Motorhome service point. Dog walk. Accepts outfits up 11.6 metres in length.

We liked this one - it looked very pretty in the snow! May well return at some stage.
Editor note: The before and after the snow

Date visited: April 2008

Myra Sears. CLIC. May 2009

Plough Inn. The
Amerton
Stowe-by-Chartley
Nr Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0LA

Tel: 01889 270 308 Mr & Mrs Cooper
Fax: 01889 271 131

CCC certificated site.

E-mail: theploughamerton@aol.com
Web link: http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/Plough-Inn

Very nice site with plenty of room behind the pub, with a fantastic play area for children of every age. It was next to the road so little ones would have to be watched but it was well fenced.

They also did B & B in units at back of pub, rather like refurbished stable block but actually purpose built. Ideal if you have non caravanners in your party (Granny & Grandad for example as the ground floor units were ideal for the less able)

Literally across the road was a craft centre/working farm. Again very much a family welcoming place, selling all sorts of crafts and gifts. A superb tea room. Animals for the children to pet and feed. (all very smelly but the kids love them)

The site seemed very handy for Alton Towers although we didn’t go there.
We thoroughly enjoyed it. There was a WC but as it was outside and full of bugs, only Paul used it.

Suzzette. CLIC. November 1999

Uttoxeter Racecourse C C Site
Wood Lane
Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 8BD

Tel: 01889 564 172

Tent campers and non members accepted.

To Find Site:
At Uttoxeter on the A50 turn left onto A518 and follow signs to Racecourse. (do not follow signs to race day car parks) Still following the signs turn into Wood Lane and drive past two racecourse entrances and the site is third on the left.

Uttoxeter Racecourse campsite takes up a corner of the racecourse right along side the track. There are 76 pitches, all of which are on grass, laid out around gravel roads. Although the area taken up by the site is not large you do have access to the 60 acres of the racecourse on non race days. This included a nice adventure style playground for the children and of course as much kick about space as they need.
The toilet facilities will not win any awards but as the wardens said on arrival they are adequate! They were perhaps a bit more than that but of course they are not owned by the Caravan Club. The disabled toilet is in its own portacabin. In the ‘Utility Room’ is the dish wash area and washing machines, it also houses information on the surrounding areas.
The Club do not provide WiFi at this site but I have heard, although did not try myself, that the Racecourse has a WiFi system which operates on race days. For Mobile Broadband users my Vodafone dongle worked well with a good 3G signal.

The only water and waste facilities are situated at the toilet block so it’s a long walk from the furthest part of the site.
Newspapers can be ordered from reception and they also sell things such as milk and ice cream. No arrivals are accepted on Race days and other vehicle access is restricted as access requires you to cross the race track. Reception will issue race day tickets so that you can get back into the site prior to start of racing. As a bonus this site, particularly with the mid week discount, cost less than 10 UKP a night during our stay in early July.

The site is only a short walk from the pleasant town of Uttoxeter which has a good range of shops. There is a Tesco supermarket within half a mile of the campsite.
From the rail station you can take a train to Stoke on Trent in one direction and Derby in the other. There are lots of opportunities for days out from the site including Alton Towers. In the Stoke on Trent area there are several museums and visitor centres associated with the pottery industry including the Wedgwood Visitors Centre and Wedgwood Museum, The Gladstone Pottery Museum and of course Trentham Gardens.

David Klyne. CLIC. July 2010
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