Whaley Bridge
Built-up area in High Peak, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.325, -1.989 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 00 80 |
| Population: | 5,140 |
| Dialling code: | 01663 (New Mills) |
Whaley Bridge sits in the Goyt valley of High Peak, Derbyshire, England, on the edge of the Peak District. Historically a mill and quarrying settlement linked to the Peak Forest Canal and the River Goyt, it’s now known for its striking reservoirs and accessible countryside - popular with walkers, cyclists and people seeking easy access to gritstone edges and valley trails.
The town drew national attention in 2019 when the dam at Toddbrook Reservoir suffered damage and nearby homes were briefly evacuated, an episode that underlined strong local community spirit during the emergency and recovery. Today the local economy mixes tourism and outdoor leisure with commuter links to Manchester and surrounding towns, supported by independent shops, cafes and active community groups that keep the town socially engaged.
Postcode districts covering Whaley Bridge
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 13.9 miles
- Sheffield 22.5 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 22.2 miles
- Oldham 15.5 miles
- Warrington 25 miles
- Huddersfield 23.9 miles
- Stockport 9 miles
- Salford 16.8 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 23.8 miles
- Chesterfield 23.3 miles
- Rochdale 21.4 miles
- Crewe 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Furness Vale Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Blackbrook Ward 1.8 miles
- Chinley Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside Parish 2.2 miles
- New Mills East Ward 2.7 miles
- Disley Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Chapel West Ward 2.9 miles
- New Mills Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Chapel-en-le-Frith Built-up area 3 miles
- Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Ward 3.1 miles
- New Mills West Ward 3.2 miles
- Birch Vale Built-up area 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Whaley Bridge
SK23 7DR, SK23 7ED, SK23 7HR, SK23 7BQ, SK23 7JU, SK23 7GH, SK23 7FY, SK23 7EZ, SK23 7LA … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 12 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 35.5 miles
- Whaley Bridge Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Furness Vale Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Whaley Bridge Ad
- The Little Mill Inn 5 miles
- No 6 the Square Tearooms & Accommodation 5.5 miles
- Cheshire Mews 9 miles
- Ensana Buxton Crescent 5 5.5 miles
- The Tytherington 4 6.8 miles
- The Royal Oak Hotel 3 3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport 3 9.1 miles
- Old Hall Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Queens Arms Country Inn 4 8.9 miles
- The Bulls Head 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Whaley Bridge
- Taxal and Fernilee C of E Primary School Primary
- Whaley Bridge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Anson Engine Museum Museum 4.5 miles
- Avro Heritage Museum Museum 7.2 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 8 miles
- Ardotalia Archaeological site 8.8 miles
- Edgeley Park Stadium 8.9 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 10 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 11.3 miles
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 13.9 miles
- City of Manchester Stadium Stadium 14 miles
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 14 miles
- University of Manchester University 14.1 miles
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 14.1 miles