Traditional county: Staffordshire · District / Borough: Staffordshire Moorlands · Region: West Midlands
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| Place | Rudyard |
| Traditional County | Staffordshire |
| District / Borough | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.126777 |
| Longitude | -2.086337 |
| Place Type | Village |
Rudyard is a small village situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England, located approximately three miles north-west of the market town of Leek. It is primarily known for Rudyard Lake, a large reservoir that serves as a popular leisure destination for boating, fishing, and walking, drawing visitors to its scenic surroundings. The village's tranquil, rural setting contributes to its charm, and it holds a unique place in literary history as the namesake of author Rudyard Kipling, whose parents met there. This makes it a notable spot within the West Midlands region, particularly for its natural beauty and cultural connection.
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Rudyard is a village in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, located in the West Midlands region. It is situated at 53.126777°N, -2.086337°W.
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| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |