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About
The Lake was built as a reservoir in 1797; even to this day the Lake still supplies the canal system for which it was designed and remains an active working reservoir. Lying in a fold in thickly wooded hillsides, Rudyard Lake is a haven of peace and tranquility, less than a mile from the A523 that links Leek to Macclesfield.
The Lake covers 168 acres and is over 2.5 miles long, a five-mile circular walking route is available around the lake with extensions into to Leek or Rushton Spencer.
Leisure activities are managed by Rudyard Lake Ltd. including fishing, rowing, canoeing, trip boat, paddle boarding and sailing. The Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is a ride-able miniature railway that runs on the track bed of the original NSR line.
Rudyard Kipling's parents named him after having visited the lake in their courtship.
Guide Prices
Additional cost for
Boat launching fee: £7.00 (or £10.00 if your boat is over 3m in length).
Canoeing: £5.00 per day.
Boat hire: £5.00 per hour.
Guided boat trip on board 'Honey' £3.00 / £2.00
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Two miles North of Leek on the Staffordshire - Cheshire border. From Leek take A523 towards Macclesfield for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto B5331 for half a mile to the free car park at Rudyard Station, or turn right at the mini roundabout, right again, and head along Lake Road, past the Hotel and turn right at the British Waterways sign down to the pay & display car parking area.The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, which is 11 miles away.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- On-site catering
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Opening Times
* FREE Visitor Centre open every day in Summer months/weekends Oct - Mar.
Shop/Cafe open 10:00 - 17:00 weekdays and until 18:00 weekends. Oct to Mar open w/e only 10:00 - 17:00.
Activity room available to hire all year round.
Steam Railway runs most weekends and weekdays during Summer (weather dependant) with seasonal events. See www.rlsr.org for details.
