Clayton Vale, Manchester

Name: Clayton Vale
Address: Edge Ln, Manchester, M11 4BR, United Kingdom

#184 among attractions in Manchester

Park, Relax in park, Bike trail

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Clayton Vale is an area of green space in Clayton, Manchester, through which the River Medlock flows. Redeveloped in 1986, the land has a rich industrial and social history. Today the area is a natural habitat for wildlife and it has been designated a Local Nature Reserve. ()

Elevation: 236 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°29'27"N, 2°10'34"W

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Edge LnClaytonManchester M11 4BR United Kingdom

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Clayton Vale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City of Manchester Stadium, National Cycling Centre, Manchester Velodrome, Fairfield Moravian Church.

1.1 miSW
Manchester City FC's home ground
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
29 min walk • The City of Manchester Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as the Etihad Stadium, stands as a modern emblem of Manchester's rich sporting heritage. Originally constructed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, this versatile arena swiftly transitioned into the home of...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
National Cycling Centre, Manchester
19 min walk • The National Cycling Centre in Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the country's commitment to cycling excellence. Opened in 1994, this world-class facility has been pivotal in nurturing British cycling talent and has become a hub for cyclists of all...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Manchester Velodrome, Manchester
19 min walk • The Manchester Velodrome, known as the National Cycling Centre, is a beacon for British cycling and a significant sport venue located in the vibrant city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Since its opening in 1994, it has played a pivotal role in the development of...
1.5 miSE
Church
Fairfield Moravian Church, Manchester
39 min walk • Fairfield Moravian Church and its surrounding settlement was founded in 1785 in Fairfield, Droylsden, Lancashire, England. It was founded by Benjamin La Trobe as a centre for evangelistic work for the Moravian Church in the Manchester area.
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Clayton Hall, Manchester
14 min walk • Clayton Hall is a 15th-century manor house on Ashton New Road, in Clayton, Manchester, England. It is hidden behind trees in a small park.
0.6 miSW
Church
St Cross Church, Manchester
15 min walk • The Church of St Cross, Clayton, Manchester, is a Victorian church by William Butterfield, built in 1863–66. It was designated a grade II* listed building in 1963. The church is very tall, in Butterfield's trademark red brick, with blue brick and pale stone banding. The style is Middle Pointed.
0.8 miW
Park
Philips Park, Manchester
22 min walk • Philips Park lies in the valley of the River Medlock, in east Manchester, England. Philips Park provides a mix of woodland, wild grassland, water and rolling hills.
1.2 miSE
Town, Area
Droylsden, Manchester
32 min walk • Droylsden is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, 4.1 miles east of Manchester city centre and 2.2 miles west of Ashton-under-Lyne, with a population at the 2011 Census of 22,689.
1.1 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Augustine's Church, Manchester
29 min walk • St. Augustine's Church is an active Anglican church in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester, England. Dedicated to St Augustine, it is part of the benefice of Swinton and Pendlebury along with St Peter's Church in Swinton and All Saints' Church in Wardley.
0.7 miNE
53°29'55"N • 2°10'0"W
Brookdale Park, Manchester
17 min walk • Park
1.1 miSE
Church
Wheler Street Moravian Church, Manchester
28 min walk • Wheler Street Moravian Church was founded in 1899 through outreach work from the nearby Fairfield Moravian Settlement. The new church stood at Wheler Street in Higher Openshaw, Manchester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clayton Vale?

Nearby attractions include Clayton Hall, Manchester (14 min walk), St Cross Church, Manchester (15 min walk), Brookdale Park, Manchester (17 min walk), Newton Heath, Manchester (20 min walk).

How to get to Clayton Vale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clayton Vale:

Bus

Clayton, North Road / opposite Folkestone Road • Lines: 171 (10 min walk)
Clayton Bridge, NW-bound Assheaton Road • Lines: 171 (10 min walk)

Tram

Clayton Hall • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (16 min walk)
Edge Lane • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (21 min walk)