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Consall Scout Camp, Stoke-on-Trent
Consall Scout Camp, Stoke-on-Trent
- General Information - interesting and useful information
- Facilities - which facilities are available at the site
- Amenities - local ameneites such as supermarkets, fast food, etc
- Directions - how to get to the site by road
- Map - from multimap
- SatNav - postode and information for those using satnav
- Public Transport - information on trains, busses and taxis
- Photographs - of the site and the surrounding area
- Further Information - available from Consall Scout Camp's own web page
General Information
Situated in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands, between Leek and Cheadle, Consall Scout Camp has three buildings, numerous camping areas (large and small), toilet and shower facilities. Much of the site is undeveloped - these areas are a mixture of natural moorland and wooded areas. The boundary ajoins a nature reserve and hence there is a great deal of wildlife on site.
Accommodation is camping, or in bunk rooms.
Facilities
The Gibson Building - 2 storey, centraly heated building with a kitchen and dining area on the ground floor. On the first floor, are 3 rooms which sleep a total of 34 persons. On the ground floor there is a two bedded ensuite disabled bedroom, the toilet and shower are designed for use by the disabled.
The Clifton Building - is situated adjacent to the Gibson Building and is a single storey building. It comprises of a kitchen, activity / dining room and 3 bedrooms able to accomodate 20.
Windy House Cabin - This is a single storey, wooden constructed building, approx. 56′ x 20′. It comprises of a kitchen, hall type area and 4 leaders rooms, 2 rooms have four bunks in each, Main activity room can easily accomodate aprox 20 sleeping bags and carry mats.
Camping Areas - There are numerous camping areas, and water points thoughout the camp..
Toilet and Showers - There are male and female toilet and showers facilities alongside the Gibson building for use by people using the Gibson and Clifton buildings. There is a modern toilet and shower block by Windy House Cabin. and there is also a modern toilet and shower facility near to the main camping area.
Activity Field - There is a large activity field with sourrounding camping areas.
Tuck Shop - Is open weekends and other times by arrangement. Camp Shop sells soft drinks chocolate, crisps and all scout badges
Local Amenities
There are a few local shops at nearby Cellarhead. From the campsite, turn right and follow the A52 East towards Stoke-on-Trent, past the crossroads at Cellarhead. Various shops can be found on the right. There are also some pubs down this road.
For larger shops and supermarkets, including a reasonable sized Somerfield, turn left out of the camp and follow the A52 (which becomes the A522) to Cheadle.
Directions
From the M6:
Follow the A500 to the A50
Join the A50 East, follow the A50 to the 4th intersection, and take the A520 Northbound.
Follow the A520 to junction with A52 (Cellarhead), turn right at the crossroads.
The camp is approximately 2 miles on the left.
From the M1:
Leave at Junction 24 (from the South) or 24A (from the North)
(I think - junction numbers aren't very clear on the map I'm looking at. If in doubt, follow signs for A50, Stoke)
Join the A50 Westbound, signposted for Stoke-on-Trent.
Follow the A50 to the junction with the A520, and turn right onto the A520, Northbound.
Follow the A520 to junction with A52 (Cellarhead), turn right at the crossroads joining the A52 Eastbound.
The camp is approximately 2 miles on the left.
The entrance to the camp is on the left, and is signposted (small sign on the right hand side of the road - easy to miss!).
PLEASE NOTE: Do not follow signs to Consall Village. The camp entrance is on the main A52.
Map
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SatNav
The postcode given on the Consall website for the site is ST10 2PS.
In general we do not recommend the exclusive use of Satellite Navigation systems to find LRP sites, as they rarely have a post code and the entrance to the site may be difficult to find. We therefore strongly recommend that you also have a copy of the directions and map above in case your SatNav leads you astray.
Public Transport
Train:
Nearest Stations - Blythe Bridge (4 miles), Stoke-on-Trent (10 miles)
For timetable information, use National Rail Enquiries.
Taxis:
Stoke-on-Trent:
- City Cabs: 01782 844 444
- Citywise Taxis:01782 818818
- Stoke Link Taxis: 01782 744111
If you will be getting a taxi we recommend that you take a copy of the map and directions above - the driver may not know where the site is and it may not be easy to find if you don't know where you're going.
Photographs
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Further Information
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