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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Wilmslow
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Wilmslow
Wilmslow works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mottram St. Andrew, 19km from Cat and Fiddle Road.
Wilmslow is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 25,725, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow to your route.
About Wilmslow
Wilmslow ( or ) is a market town and civil parish in the borough of Cheshire East, in Cheshire, England. It lies 11 miles (18 km) south of Manchester and 7 miles (11 km) north-west of Macclesfield. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 26,213 and the built up area had a population of 25,725.
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Where is Wilmslow located?
Wilmslow is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3280 latitude, -2.2315 longitude.
What is the population of Wilmslow?
Wilmslow has a population of approximately 25,725 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 25,725
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.3280, -2.2315
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Wilmslow
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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
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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.
18 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit
The 515 m high point of the A537 between Buxton and Macclesfield, long one of Britain's most notorious motorcycling roads.
18 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
A54 Congleton to Buxton
A fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Wilmslow
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 18 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
- 18 kmA537 Cat and Fiddle SummitThe 515 m high point of the A537 between Buxton and Macclesfield, long one of Britain's most notorious motorcycling roads.
- 19 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
- 19 kmCat 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.
- 19 kmA54 Congleton to BuxtonA fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
- 19 kmGoyt 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.
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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