Rudyard Lake - near Leek, StaffordshireRudyard Lake - near Leek, StaffordshireRudyard Lake - near Leek, Staffordshire

Rudyard Lake - near Leek, Staffordshire

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Meet the neighbours
There is a wealth of wildlife living near the shores of Rudyard Lake... Read more

Nature Corner
Nature Corner
Our new feature which brings you a month by month report on what's been spotted on the lake. Read more
Lake activities

John Davey, the Rudyard Lake Ranger
Angling: Rudyard was once the northern mecca for match angling and even today many angling clubs fish regular matches at the lake. Day ticket angling is available and the ranger comes to you to collect the daily fee of £4 for adults and £3 for juveniles/OAPs. Please note that NRA rod licences are required. The lake is open all year round.

Boat Launching: Many people bring their boats for a day's sailing on Rudyard Lake, launching from the slipway at the damhead. Currently the fee is £7 per day; £10 per day for boats over 3 metres in length.

Canoeing at Rudyard LakeMoorings: Boat moorings are subject to availability. Please contact the ranger via contacts page.

Canoeing: Day tickets are available at £5 a canoe. There are also group discounts.

Boat hire: Rowing boats (ex Regents Park Lake in London) can be hired mainly during the summer months at a cost of £5 an hour. They carry up to four people and buoyancy aids are available.

Sailability at Rudyard LakeTrip boat: The trip boat 'Honey' is available from Easter to the end of October, mainly at weekends, although private bookings are available at other times. The boat is owned and operated by trained volunteers of the League of Friends. It can carry up to 12 passengers. Cruises are usually combined with an informative narration about the lake's history and wildlife. The cost is £3 for adults and £2 for children.

All prices are correct as of 1st April 2006.

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Wild About Fishing
Wild About Fishing is an innovative project based at the lake.
Wild About Fishing
Rudyard Lake Trust and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are working in partnership to deliver the project, which combines angling with nature conservation.
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Photo of the Month
2007 Competition winners announced!
Photo of the Month
To see the winning entries from the 2007 Photo of the Month Competition and for further details on the 2008 Competition click here.