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Rapha Clubhouse Manchester
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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Stockport
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Stockport
Stockport works well as a base: 5 minutes from Burnage, 19km from Snake Pass.
Stockport is in England, United Kingdom, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Burnage, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Stockport?
Within an hour or so of Stockport: Rapha Clubhouse Manchester (9 km), Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice) (11 km), Kinder Downfall (16 km), Snake Pass (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Stockport?
The nearest famous roads are Snake Pass, A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit and Cat and Fiddle Road.
Where is Stockport?
Stockport is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Burnage.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 139,052
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.4098, -2.1576
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 Stockport
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
11 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Snake Pass
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
19 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Cat and Fiddle Inn
A historic pub near the summit of the A537 Cat and Fiddle Road between Buxton and Macclesfield, once named Britain's most dangerous road and a famous biking destination.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Stockport
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 19 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
- 19 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
- 19 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.
- 20 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
- 21 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
- 21 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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