famous road
Snake Pass
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
9 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Longdendale works well as a base: 10 minutes from Glossop, 9km from Snake Pass.
Longdendale is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,873, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Longdendale 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 Longdendale to your route.
The Longdendale Bypass (also known as the A57/A628 Mottram-in-Longdendale, Hollingworth & Tintwistle Bypass) is a long-planned National Highways road scheme in the Tameside and High Peak districts in England, part of which is currently under construction. Its aim is to alleviate traffic congestion on the A57, A628,Read more
and A616 routes that presently pass through the villages. There is both support and opposition for this long-planned scheme, which will pass through the valley of Longdendale and part of the Peak District National Park.
After nearly fifty years, part of the road scheme – the Mottram Bypass and Glossop Spur – was approved by the Highways Agency on 2 December 2014; but almost a decade later, shovels were still to be seen on the ground. Construction was intended to start in Spring 2023, but appeals to the High Court meant construction did not start. The High Court dismissed the appeals against the bypass in November 2023. A final legal challenge to the bypass failed in April 2024, leaving National Highways free to begin constructing the road. Construction began in 2025.
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Longdendale is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.4667 latitude, -2.0000 longitude.
Longdendale has a population of approximately 8,873 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Full driving guide for United Kingdom8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
9 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
10 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
The A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
10 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
film location
The lake at Lyme Park is where Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerges from the water in the BBC serial.
15 km · about 30 min drive
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
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