Moss Nook

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Moss Nook

Modern Canal Milestone, Sankey Canal On the track of the Gerards Bridge branch, near Blackbrook Rugby Club. 

Milestone Society National ID: SAN-10R
Modern Canal Milestone, Sankey Canal Credit: Barrie Pennington

Moss Nook is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the Borough of Trafford, Moss Nook is approximately 8 miles southwest of Manchester city center. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing residents with a serene and peaceful living environment.

The origins of Moss Nook date back to the early 19th century when it was primarily an agricultural community. Over the years, Moss Nook has transformed into a residential area, attracting families and professionals looking for a quiet suburban lifestyle.

Housing in Moss Nook consists mainly of detached and semi-detached houses, with a mix of modern properties and traditional cottages. The village offers a range of amenities, including a local convenience store, a primary school, and a community center, catering to the needs of its residents.

For those seeking recreational activities, Moss Nook is home to several parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor leisure and exercise. The nearby Sale Water Park offers a beautiful reservoir, walking trails, and opportunities for water sports such as kayaking and windsurfing.

Transportation links in Moss Nook are excellent, with easy access to major roads and motorways, including the A56 and M60. The village is also well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting to neighboring towns and cities.

Overall, Moss Nook offers a tranquil and close-knit community atmosphere, while still providing convenient access to urban amenities and nearby cities.

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Moss Nook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.442107/-2.700864 or Grid Reference SJ5394. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Modern Canal Milestone, Sankey Canal On the track of the Gerards Bridge branch, near Blackbrook Rugby Club. 

Milestone Society National ID: SAN-10R
Modern Canal Milestone, Sankey Canal
On the track of the Gerards Bridge branch, near Blackbrook Rugby Club. Milestone Society National ID: SAN-10R
Track and woodland, Sutton Moss
Track and woodland, Sutton Moss
St Helens Junction Station
St Helens Junction Station
St. Helens Junction railway station Opened in 1831 by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, later part of the London & North Western Railway.
View east towards Collins Green and Manchester, shortly after electrification. For a similar view six years earlier, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3444129">SJ5393 : St. Helens Junction railway station</a>.
There used to be a further bay platform to the right and another to the far left. The junction was behind the photographer and connected this line with St Helens.
St. Helens Junction railway station
Opened in 1831 by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, later part of the London & North Western Railway. View east towards Collins Green and Manchester, shortly after electrification. For a similar view six years earlier, see SJ5393 : St. Helens Junction railway station. There used to be a further bay platform to the right and another to the far left. The junction was behind the photographer and connected this line with St Helens.
Path in Sutton Park, St. Helens
Path in Sutton Park, St. Helens
Sign at entrance to Sutton Park from Marina Avenue
Sign at entrance to Sutton Park from Marina Avenue
Methodist Church, New Street, Sutton Banner reads "150 years of Methodism in Sutton"
Methodist Church, New Street, Sutton
Banner reads "150 years of Methodism in Sutton"
Irwin Road Clinic, Sutton Taken from the New Street side.
Irwin Road Clinic, Sutton
Taken from the New Street side.
The Glassmakers Arms, Waterdale Crescent, Sutton Closed down.
The Glassmakers Arms, Waterdale Crescent, Sutton
Closed down.
Junction of Waterdale Crescent and Gerrards Lane, Sutton
Junction of Waterdale Crescent and Gerrards Lane, Sutton
The Red Lion, New Street, Sutton
The Red Lion, New Street, Sutton
Langtree Park, home of St Helens RLFC, from the air Taken from a plane on approach to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Langtree Park, home of St Helens RLFC, from the air
Taken from a plane on approach to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Mill Green School, Parr, St Helens, from the air Taken from a plane on approach to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Mill Green School, Parr, St Helens, from the air
Taken from a plane on approach to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Swan's nest, St Helens Canal, Blackbrook
Swan's nest, St Helens Canal, Blackbrook
Swans on St Helens Canal at Blackbrook
Swans on St Helens Canal at Blackbrook
Old double locks, St Helens Canal, Blackbrook
Old double locks, St Helens Canal, Blackbrook
Path along St Helens Canal, Blackbrook
Path along St Helens Canal, Blackbrook
Blackbrook joins St Helens Canal
Blackbrook joins St Helens Canal
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Moss Nook is located at Grid Ref: SJ5394 (Lat: 53.442107, Lng: -2.700864)

Unitary Authority: St. Helens

Police Authority: Merseyside

What 3 Words

///armrests.forever.dame. Near St Helens, Merseyside

Nearby Locations

Parr Moss Nook

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Bus Stop
WATERY LN/BERRYS LN
Bus: yes
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Bus: yes
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Worsley Brow
Place: suburb
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Moss Nook
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
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Post Box
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.4423561/-2.7078405
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