Toddbrook ReservoirEccles PikeSt. Mary's RC ChurchMount FamineCats TorSt. Matthews
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Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge is a town in Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom of about 5,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit: 124 churches, 44 hill stations & viewpoints and 41 parks. The must-see places are Toddbrook Reservoir, Eccles Pike and Chinley Churn (South).

53.3303° N, 1.9826° WPop. 5,140

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Within 30 km148 places
Within 50 km299
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Toddbrook Reservoir, reservoir near Whaley Bridge
Must-see

Toddbrook Reservoir

Reservoir · 1 km

Eccles Pike, viewpoint near Whaley Bridge
Must-see

Eccles Pike

Viewpoint · 3 km

Must-see

Chinley Churn (South)

Viewpoint · 4 km

Places near Whaley Bridge by type

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One day from Whaley Bridge

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:56 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Whaley Bridge
  2. Chinley Churn (South)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Kinderlow Caverncave · 1 hrs
  4. St. Matthewschurch · 30 min
  5. St. Mary's RC Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Cats Torviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Whaley Bridge
Today’s loopWhaley BridgeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Whaley Bridge?

Toddbrook Reservoir (reservoir, about 1 km), Eccles Pike (viewpoint, about 3 km), Chinley Churn (South) (viewpoint, about 4 km), St. Mary's RC Church (church, about 5 km), Mount Famine (viewpoint, about 7 km), South Head (viewpoint, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Whaley Bridge?

299 places on Spotwander: 124 churches, 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 parks, 29 forts & heritage, 20 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Whaley Bridge?

St. Mary's RC Church, about 5 km by road; St. Matthews (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Whaley Bridge?

Eccles Pike, about 3 km by road; Chinley Churn (South) (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Whaley Bridge?

Start in Whaley Bridge, visit Chinley Churn (South), then Kinderlow Cavern, then St. Matthews, then St. Mary's RC Church, then Cats Tor, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.