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Rapha Clubhouse Manchester
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Walkden
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Walkden
Walkden is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Farnworth, 36km from Snake Pass.
Walkden is in England, United Kingdom, with about 36,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Farnworth, about 4 km away.
Walkden is a town in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England, six miles (ten kilometres) northwest of central Salford, and seven miles (eleven kilometres) of Manchester.
Walkden has been designated as one of seven main town centres in the City of Salford, and now largely functions as a retail centre andRead more
commuter suburb of Greater Manchester.
Historically in the township of Worsley in Lancashire, Walkden was a centre for coal mining and textile manufacture.
In 2021, the electoral wards of Walkden North, Walkden South and Little Hulton had a combined population of 39,761.
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What is there to see near Walkden?
Within an hour or so of Walkden: Rapha Clubhouse Manchester (12 km), Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice) (30 km), Kinder Downfall (35 km), Snake Pass (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Walkden?
The nearest famous roads are Holme Moss, Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Walkden?
Walkden is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Farnworth.
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- Population
- 35,616
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.5167, -2.4000
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 Walkden
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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
Kinder Downfall
The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.
35 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Snake Pass
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
36 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Aintree Motor Racing Circuit
Historic circuit inside Aintree Racecourse that hosted five British Grands Prix in the 1950s-60s, where Stirling Moss took his first home GP win. Club sprints still run on the old track.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Walkden
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 36 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
- 36 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
- 36 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
- 36 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.
- 37 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
- 38 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.
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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