famous road
Snake Pass
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
14 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Marple works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hazel Grove, 14km from Snake Pass.
Marple is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 12,970, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Marple 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 Marple to your route.
Marple is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is on the River Goyt, 9 miles (14 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) north of Macclesfield and 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Stockport. At the 2021 census, the built up area had a population of 12,970.
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the historic county boundaries of Cheshire (although its district Marple Bridge was historically partially in Derbyshire), and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. The town lies along the Peak Forest Canal, which contains the Marple Lock Flight and Marple Aqueduct. The Roman Lakes, to the south-east of the town centre, attracts anglers and walkers. The town is served by two railway stations: Marple and Rose Hill Marple, providing access to the rail network in Greater Manchester, a direct line to Sheffield and beyond. It is also close to the Middlewood Way, a shared use path following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway line south from Rose Hill to Macclesfield.
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Marple is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3945 latitude, -2.0629 longitude.
Marple has a population of approximately 12,970 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
15 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
16 km · about 20 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.
16 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 20 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.
16 km · about 30 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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