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Eccles

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Eccles

Eccles is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Stretford, 31km from Snake Pass.

Eccles is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 37,275, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eccles sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Eccles to your route.

About Eccles

The Lamb Hotel is a Grade II listed public house on Regent Street in Eccles, a market town in the City of Salford, England. Built in 1906 in an Eclectic style for Joseph Holt's Brewery, it remains a Holt's pub and is regarded by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as having an interior of "outstanding national historic

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Where is Eccles located?

Eccles is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.4833 latitude, -2.3333 longitude.

What is the population of Eccles?

Eccles has a population of approximately 37,275 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
37,275
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.4833, -2.3333

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 Eccles

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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass

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

31 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cat and Fiddle Viewpoint

A high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Peak District National Park

Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mam Tor

Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Eccles

  • 31 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 32 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 34 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 34 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 38 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 39 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

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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