Top-o-th' Hill

Settlement in Cheshire

England

Top-o-th' Hill

Weir at Otterspool One of a series of weirs between Otterspool and Marple along the River Goyt.
Weir at Otterspool Credit: Peter Fuller

Top-o-th' Hill is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Macclesfield, this quaint settlement is known for its picturesque surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. The village is nestled among rolling hills and fields, providing residents and visitors with stunning views of the Cheshire countryside.

Despite its small size, Top-o-th' Hill has a close-knit community that prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to a handful of charming cottages and houses, each exuding a traditional English countryside charm. Many of these properties are constructed using local Cheshire red brick, adding to the village's unique character.

Top-o-th' Hill offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. The village has a local pub, which serves as a gathering place for locals and a hub of social activity. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year, including community gatherings, charity fundraisers, and local meetings.

The village is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. There are several walking and cycling trails that wind through the nearby hills, providing opportunities for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Overall, Top-o-th' Hill is a charming village in Cheshire that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents. With its strong community spirit and beautiful natural surroundings, it is a place that truly embodies the charm and beauty of rural England.

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Top-o-th' Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.418702/-2.0901639 or Grid Reference SJ9491. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Weir at Otterspool One of a series of weirs between Otterspool and Marple along the River Goyt.
Weir at Otterspool
One of a series of weirs between Otterspool and Marple along the River Goyt.
Bridge at Otterspool When the bridge was widened the side wall was dismantled and rebuilt as the wall for the new bridge, seen clearly in the photo.
Bridge at Otterspool
When the bridge was widened the side wall was dismantled and rebuilt as the wall for the new bridge, seen clearly in the photo.
Marple Aqueduct: view downstream, from the towpath
Marple Aqueduct: view downstream, from the towpath
Bredbury and Romiley : Bunkers Hill
Bredbury and Romiley : Bunkers Hill
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Bridge At the sale of the Bredbury estate in 1825, an area lying along the River Goyt was purchased by a Mr Marsden, who built a weir at Otterspool and planned to use water power to develop the valley from there to New Bridge as an industrial estate. However, he failed to secure the water rights. and by the time the lengthy legal proceedings were completed water power had been superseded by steam power.
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Bridge
At the sale of the Bredbury estate in 1825, an area lying along the River Goyt was purchased by a Mr Marsden, who built a weir at Otterspool and planned to use water power to develop the valley from there to New Bridge as an industrial estate. However, he failed to secure the water rights. and by the time the lengthy legal proceedings were completed water power had been superseded by steam power.
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Bridge
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Bridge
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Bridge
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Bridge
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Cottage
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Cottage
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Cottage
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool Cottage
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool
Bredbury and Romiley : Otterspool
Bredbury and Romiley : River Goyt The River Goyt rises on the moors of Axe Edge, near the River Dane and the Cat and Fiddle Inn, in Derbyshire: the area is known as the Upper Goyt Valley. The old Cat and Fiddle Road from Buxton to Macclesfield crosses the river just as it turns northwards to flow down its well known valley. The river then flows under Derbyshire Bridge, which was the old boundary between Derbyshire and Cheshire. Later it reaches an old packhorse bridge which was moved when Errwood Reservoir was built in the 1960s. Further downstream there is another reservoir, Fernilee Reservoir. The original line of the Cromford and High Peak Railway can be seen near this point.

The Goyt then passes through Taxal and Horwich End where it is joined by Todd Brook. Thereafter it passes through Whaley Bridge and New Mills, where it is joined by the River Sett and passes through a deep gorge, The Torrs. After Marple Bridge, the river is joined by the River Etherow at Compstall. The Goyt joins the River Tame at Stockport, forming the River Mersey.
Bredbury and Romiley : River Goyt
The River Goyt rises on the moors of Axe Edge, near the River Dane and the Cat and Fiddle Inn, in Derbyshire: the area is known as the Upper Goyt Valley. The old Cat and Fiddle Road from Buxton to Macclesfield crosses the river just as it turns northwards to flow down its well known valley. The river then flows under Derbyshire Bridge, which was the old boundary between Derbyshire and Cheshire. Later it reaches an old packhorse bridge which was moved when Errwood Reservoir was built in the 1960s. Further downstream there is another reservoir, Fernilee Reservoir. The original line of the Cromford and High Peak Railway can be seen near this point. The Goyt then passes through Taxal and Horwich End where it is joined by Todd Brook. Thereafter it passes through Whaley Bridge and New Mills, where it is joined by the River Sett and passes through a deep gorge, The Torrs. After Marple Bridge, the river is joined by the River Etherow at Compstall. The Goyt joins the River Tame at Stockport, forming the River Mersey.
Bredbury and Romiley : River Goyt
Bredbury and Romiley : River Goyt
Bredbury and Romiley : Chadkirk Cottages
Bredbury and Romiley : Chadkirk Cottages
Chadkirk Ford This ford on the River Etherow is found just upstream from a substantial new footbridge forming part of the Alan Newton Way. A video of the ford can be seen at:
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Chadkirk Ford
This ford on the River Etherow is found just upstream from a substantial new footbridge forming part of the Alan Newton Way. A video of the ford can be seen at: LinkExternal link
Chadkirk Bridge Completed in 2012 Chadkirk Bridge spans the River Goyt.
Chadkirk Bridge
Completed in 2012 Chadkirk Bridge spans the River Goyt.
Track to the ford Taken from the corner of Vale Road. The overgrown track leads to the site of a ford on the River Goyt.
Track to the ford
Taken from the corner of Vale Road. The overgrown track leads to the site of a ford on the River Goyt.
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Top-o-th' Hill is located at Grid Ref: SJ9491 (Lat: 53.418702, Lng: -2.0901639)

Unitary Authority: Stockport

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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