famous road
Snake Pass
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
25 km · about 30 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Manchester works well as a base: 5 minutes from Longsight, 25km from Snake Pass.
Manchester is a city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 568,996, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Manchester 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 Manchester to your route.
Piccadilly Gardens is a green space in Manchester city centre, England, on the edge of the Northern Quarter.
It takes its name from the adjacent street, Piccadilly, which runs across the city centre from Market Street to London Road. The gardens also contain a bus station and a tram stop. The nearby PiccadillyRead more
railway station is the main entry point for people arriving in the city.
The gardens were laid out after World War I, on the former site of the Manchester Royal Infirmary. Originally landscaped as an ornamental sunken garden, the area was levelled out and reconfigured in 2002 with a water feature and concrete pavilion by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
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Manchester is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.4809 latitude, -2.2374 longitude.
Manchester has a population of approximately 568,996 people, making it a city 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
25 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
A thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
30 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
31 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
33 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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