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Whaley Bridge

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge works well as a base: 10 minutes from New Mills, 8km from Cat and Fiddle Road.

Whaley Bridge is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,140, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge to your route.

About Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge () is a town and civil parish in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the River Goyt, 16 miles (26 km) south-east of Manchester, 7 miles (11 km) north of Buxton, 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Macclesfield and 28 miles (45 km) west of Sheffield. The parish includes Furness

Read more Vale, Horwich End, Bridgemont, Fernilee, Stoneheads and Taxal; the parish had a population of 6,311 at the 2021 census. Whaley Bridge historically straddled Derbyshire and Cheshire until boundary changes in 1936 placed it entirely in Derbyshire.

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Where is Whaley Bridge located?

Whaley Bridge is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3303 latitude, -1.9826 longitude.

What is the population of Whaley Bridge?

Whaley Bridge has a population of approximately 5,140 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,140
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.3303, -1.9826

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 Whaley Bridge

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

film location

Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice)

The lake at Lyme Park is where Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerges from the water in the BBC serial.

5 km · about 10 min drive

waterfall

Kinder Downfall

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

7 km · about 10 min drive

famous road

Cat and Fiddle Road

A thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.

8 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Cat and Fiddle Road (A537)

The moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton, a Peak District favourite with sweeping bends and long sightlines. Average-speed cameras now cover it.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Buxton Crescent

A Georgian crescent modelled on Bath's Royal Crescent, built over the town's warm springs and restored as a spa hotel.

9 km · about 15 min drive

national park

Peak District National Park

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Cat and Fiddle Inn

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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cat and Fiddle Viewpoint

A high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.

10 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Whaley Bridge

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

  • Right hereCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • Right hereCat and Fiddle Road (A537)The moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton, a Peak District favourite with sweeping bends and long sightlines. Average-speed cameras now cover it.
  • Right hereCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • Right hereGoyt Valley road, Peak DistrictA quiet reservoir road between Errwood and Fernilee in the Goyt Valley, wooded and twisting, often closed to through traffic on summer Sundays.
  • Right hereKinder 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.
  • Right hereA537 Cat and Fiddle SummitThe 515 m high point of the A537 between Buxton and Macclesfield, long one of Britain's most notorious motorcycling roads.

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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