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Longdendale

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Longdendale

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.

About Longdendale

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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Where is Longdendale located?

Longdendale is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.4667 latitude, -2.0000 longitude.

What is the population of Longdendale?

Longdendale has a population of approximately 8,873 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
8,873
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.4667, -2.0000

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 Longdendale

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Snake Pass

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

9 km · about 15 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

16 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Peak District National Park

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

17 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Winnats Pass

A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

19 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Ladybower Inn

A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Longdendale

  • Right hereSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • Right hereSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 18 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 19 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 23 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 23 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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