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Semington Bridge, by Semington Locks in Semington, Wiltshire
The abandoned Wilts and Berks canal joined up with the Kennet and Avon canal at this point.
The bridge carried the A350 road until 2004.
Photograph of junction between Wardle Canal and Trent and Mersey Canal, Middlewich, Cheshire.
Wardle Bridge Farm
Photo by Doug Lee
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Wardle

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Wardle

Wardle works well as a base: 5 minutes from Rochdale, 29km from Snake Pass (A57).

Wardle is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,250, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wardle 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 Wardle to your route.

About Wardle

The Globe Inn is a Grade II listed public house on Ramsden Road in Wardle, a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Built in the mid to late 18th century, it was voted the Rochdale Observer readers' favourite pub in 2010. By 2011 it was in the ownership of Enterprise Inns,

Read more and it is now operated by Admiral Taverns.

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Where is Wardle located?

Wardle is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6500 latitude, -2.1333 longitude.

What is the population of Wardle?

Wardle has a population of approximately 7,250 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
7,250
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.6500, -2.1333

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 Wardle

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

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

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Haworth

The steep-cobbled Pennine village where the Brontë sisters lived and wrote, with the Parsonage Museum and moorland walks to Top Withens.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Holme Moss

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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Woodhead Pass

The A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.

25 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass (A57)

The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass

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

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Kinder Downfall

The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Wardle

9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 23 kmHolme MossA 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.
  • 25 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
  • 29 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
  • 30 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 30 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 34 kmKinder ScoutThe Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.

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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