Whaley Bridge, Civil parish and town in High Peak, England
Whaley Bridge sits at the intersection of the River Goyt and Peak Forest Canal, forming a gateway between the High Peak and Manchester regions.
The settlement evolved from a medieval clearing to an industrial center during the 1800s with the construction of the Peak Forest Canal and Cromford Railway.
The town maintains its connection to traditional practices through the annual Well Dressing Weekend and Rose Queen Carnival celebrations throughout summer.
Regular train services connect Whaley Bridge to Manchester and Buxton, while the A6 road provides direct access to surrounding Peak District destinations.
The Toddbrook Reservoir, positioned above the town, required a complete evacuation of residents in 2019 due to structural concerns following heavy rainfall.
Location: High Peak
Shares border with: New Mills, Hartington Upper Quarter, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside, Disley (civil parish), Lyme Handley, Kettleshulme
GPS coordinates: 53.33040,-1.98380
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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