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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Manchester
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Manchester
Manchester works well as a base: 5 minutes from Longsight, 25km from Snake Pass.
Manchester is in England, United Kingdom, with about 570,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Longsight, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Manchester?
Within an hour or so of Manchester: Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice) (20 km), Kinder Downfall (23 km), Snake Pass (25 km), Snake Pass Summit (25 km).
Are there any good drives near Manchester?
The nearest famous roads are Snake Pass, Holme Moss and Woodhead Pass.
How long does it take to drive to Manchester?
London to Manchester is about 4 hr 6 min (322 km). Manchester to Birmingham is about 1 hr 46 min (139 km). Manchester to Bristol is about 3 hr 15 min (270 km).
Where is Manchester?
Manchester is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Longsight.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 568,996
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.4809, -2.2374
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Manchester
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
25 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.
25 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.
25 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
mountain pass
Woodhead Pass
The A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
26 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Holme Moss
A 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Manchester
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 25 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
- 25 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
- 25 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.
- 26 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
- 26 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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