Parish in Cheshire East, England
| Coordinates: | 53.355, -2.034 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 97 84 |
| Population: | 3,159 |
| Dialling code: | 01663 (New Mills) |
The village and parish of Disley sits on the western edge of the Peak District in Cheshire East, England, where rolling hills meet the Cheshire Plain. The River Goyt and nearby reservoirs and valleys make it a popular base for walkers and cyclists, while the local station on the Manchester–Buxton line offers convenient commuter links into Manchester and beyond.
Historically a rural community that expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries with turnpike roads and the coming of the railway, the parish includes the National Trust estate of Lyme Park, a major historic house and parkland that draws visitors. Today Disley balances a small local economy of shops, cafés and services with a largely commuter population, and retains an active community life with clubs, village events and plenty of outdoor pursuits reflecting its borderland character between town and countryside.
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