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Uppermill

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Uppermill

Uppermill works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mossley, 15km from Snake Pass.

Uppermill is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 11,191, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Uppermill 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 Uppermill to your route.

About Uppermill

Uppermill is a village in the civil parish of Saddleworth in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies on the River Tame in a valley amongst the South Pennines with the Peak District National Park directly to the east, 5 miles (8.0 km) east

Read more of Oldham and 11 miles (17.7 km) northeast of Manchester. Uppermill and the neighbouring village of Dobcross have a combined population of 7,500.

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Where is Uppermill located?

Uppermill is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5486 latitude, -2.0053 longitude.

What is the population of Uppermill?

Uppermill has a population of approximately 11,191 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
11,191
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.5486, -2.0053

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 Uppermill

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.

15 km · about 30 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.

16 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Peak District National Park

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

25 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

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

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Uppermill

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

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Uppermill.

Saddleworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

0 km awayPop. 25,441

Dobcross

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 1,567

Delph

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,899

Diggle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,716

Mossley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 9,929

Lees

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 12,630

Shaw

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,001

Oldham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 237,110

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