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Railway Junctions in Cheadle, Chorlton, Heaton Mersey & Northenden pre grouping
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, The Sedge Lynn English Heritage-listed former billiard hall, excellently converted into Wetherspoons pub. Built 1906-10 by the Temperance Hall Billiard Company, whose members would no doubt be turning in their graves to see its present use. Barrel roof with metal trusses, stained glass windows. Cask beers on offer at my visit: Exmoor Beast, Greene King Abbot & IPA, Marston's Pedigree, Theakston's Old Peculiar, Wells Bombardier. For full description of its architectural features, see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1268311
Bowling Green Hotel, Brookburn Road, Manchester
Photo by Railway Clearing House
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Chorlton cum Hardy

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About Chorlton cum Hardy

Chorlton cum Hardy works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hulme, 26km from Snake Pass.

Chorlton cum Hardy is in England, United Kingdom, with about 4,700 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hulme, about 4 km away.

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What is there to see near Chorlton cum Hardy?

Within an hour or so of Chorlton cum Hardy: Rapha Clubhouse Manchester (5 km), Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice) (18 km), Kinder Downfall (23 km), Snake Pass (26 km).

Are there any good drives near Chorlton cum Hardy?

The nearest famous roads are Snake Pass, A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit and Cat and Fiddle Road.

Where is Chorlton cum Hardy?

Chorlton cum Hardy is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Hulme.

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Quick Information

Population
4,741
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.4350, -2.2631

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Chorlton cum Hardy

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

5 km · about 10 min drive

film location

Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice)

The lake at Lyme Park is where Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerges from the water in the BBC serial.

18 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Kinder Downfall

The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass

A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snake Pass Summit

The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.

26 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass (A57)

The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kinder Scout

The Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.

26 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Cat and Fiddle Road

A thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Chorlton cum Hardy

8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 26 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 26 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 26 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
  • 26 kmKinder ScoutThe Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.
  • 27 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 27 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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