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The former First Church of Christ Scientist (the "Edgar Wood Building") in Victoria Park, Manchester, UK, designed by Edgar Wood.
Map showing location of Longsight ward within Manchester City Council.
Longsight Market 2008
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Longsight

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Longsight

Longsight works well as a base: 5 minutes from Manchester, 22km from Snake Pass.

Longsight is in England, United Kingdom, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Manchester, about 4 km away.

Longsight is an inner city area of Manchester, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the city centre, bounded by Ardwick and West Gorton to the north and east; Levenshulme to the south; and Chorlton-on-Medlock, Victoria Park and Fallowfield to the west. Historically in Lancashire, it had a population of 15,429 at the

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What is there to see near Longsight?

Within an hour or so of Longsight: Rapha Clubhouse Manchester (3 km), Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice) (17 km), Kinder Downfall (20 km), Snake Pass (22 km).

Are there any good drives near Longsight?

The nearest famous roads are Snake Pass, Holme Moss and Woodhead Pass.

Where is Longsight?

Longsight is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Manchester.

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Quick Information

Population
16,007
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.4580, -2.2010

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 Longsight

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.

3 km · about 5 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.

17 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.

20 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Woodhead Pass

The A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Longsight

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

  • 22 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 22 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 22 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
  • 23 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.
  • 24 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
  • 24 kmHolme MossA 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.

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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