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Whaley Bridge

Civil Parish in Cheshire High Peak

England

Whaley Bridge

Grazing land by Walker Brow Farm The land is mainly used for equestrianism. It is overlooking the valley of Todd Brook.
Grazing land by Walker Brow Farm Credit: Bill Boaden

Whaley Bridge is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated in the High Peak district, it lies on the western edge of the Peak District National Park. The town is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is nestled in the valley of the River Goyt.

Whaley Bridge is known for its charming and quintessentially English village feel. It is home to a population of approximately 6,500 residents. The town has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it developed as a center for the limestone and coal mining industries. Today, remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the form of old mill buildings and railway structures.

The town's most iconic feature is the Whaley Bridge Canal Basin, which was once an important transportation hub for the area. It is now a popular spot for leisure activities such as boating, fishing, and walking along the towpaths. The nearby Toddbrook Reservoir is another significant landmark, offering stunning views and recreational opportunities, including sailing and birdwatching.

Whaley Bridge boasts a range of amenities and services, including local shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The town has a strong sense of community, with various social and cultural events taking place throughout the year. It also benefits from excellent transport links, with regular train services connecting it to Manchester and other nearby towns.

Overall, Whaley Bridge is a picturesque and thriving civil parish, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.3073/-1.988726 or Grid Reference SK0078. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing land by Walker Brow Farm The land is mainly used for equestrianism. It is overlooking the valley of Todd Brook.
Grazing land by Walker Brow Farm
The land is mainly used for equestrianism. It is overlooking the valley of Todd Brook.
Macclesfield Road The B5470 descends steadily towards Whaley Bridge. The valley ahead holds the River Goyt.
Macclesfield Road
The B5470 descends steadily towards Whaley Bridge. The valley ahead holds the River Goyt.
Footpath to Whaley Bridge The route also incorporates part of the Midshires Way. The path has been diverted because of remedial works being undertaken around the Toddbrook Reservoir.
Footpath to Whaley Bridge
The route also incorporates part of the Midshires Way. The path has been diverted because of remedial works being undertaken around the Toddbrook Reservoir.
Path by the River Goyt One of several paths in the Memorial Park which occupies much of the western side of the River Goyt in Whaley Bridge.
Path by the River Goyt
One of several paths in the Memorial Park which occupies much of the western side of the River Goyt in Whaley Bridge.
Scrubby grass at Horwich End Randal Carr Brook flows to the left, shortly before meeting the River Goyt. The land here is not open to the public but does not appear to be being used.
Scrubby grass at Horwich End
Randal Carr Brook flows to the left, shortly before meeting the River Goyt. The land here is not open to the public but does not appear to be being used.
Field above Whaley Bridge Looking down from Old Road. The more major road, Buxton Road, runs in the bottom of the valley here. The centre of Whaley Bridge is off to the right.
Field above Whaley Bridge
Looking down from Old Road. The more major road, Buxton Road, runs in the bottom of the valley here. The centre of Whaley Bridge is off to the right.
Whaley Bridge War Memorial The war memorial, in the form of a Celtic cross, occupies a prominent position in Memorial Park to the south of the town centre. 108 names from the First World War and 38 from the Second appear on the plinth. To the right both the Union and Ukrainian flags fly from the same pole.
Whaley Bridge War Memorial
The war memorial, in the form of a Celtic cross, occupies a prominent position in Memorial Park to the south of the town centre. 108 names from the First World War and 38 from the Second appear on the plinth. To the right both the Union and Ukrainian flags fly from the same pole.
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 173, Whitelas Road, Taxal
Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Sign No 173, Whitelas Road, Taxal
Bluebells in meadow, Goyt Valley
Bluebells in meadow, Goyt Valley
St James's Church, Taxal The church dates from the sixteenth century and is Grade II* listed.
St James's Church, Taxal
The church dates from the sixteenth century and is Grade II* listed.
The graveyard at Taxal Connected with St James's parish church.
The graveyard at Taxal
Connected with St James's parish church.
Whiteleas Road, Taxal
Whiteleas Road, Taxal
Looking east across The Goyt Valley
Looking east across The Goyt Valley
View to Overton Hall Farm
View to Overton Hall Farm
Knipe Cottage Above The Goyt Valley
Knipe Cottage
Above The Goyt Valley
Barn at Oldfield Farm
Barn at Oldfield Farm
Looking down on Fernilee Reservoir From Hoo Moor
Looking down on Fernilee Reservoir
From Hoo Moor
Bench with a view over Fernilee Reservoir Looking towards the dam and the valve house. Fernilee Reservoir was completed in 1938 for Stockport Corporation and can hold about 5 billion litres of drinking water at full capacity.
Bench with a view over Fernilee Reservoir
Looking towards the dam and the valve house. Fernilee Reservoir was completed in 1938 for Stockport Corporation and can hold about 5 billion litres of drinking water at full capacity.
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Whaley Bridge is located at Grid Ref: SK0078 (Lat: 53.3073, Lng: -1.988726)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: High Peak

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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