Nico Ditch, Manchester

Name: Nico Ditch
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#422 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

Nico Ditch is a six-mile long linear earthwork between Ashton-under-Lyne and Stretford in Greater Manchester, England. It was dug as a defensive fortification, or possibly a boundary marker, between the 5th and 11th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°27'3"N, 2°10'37"W

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Gorton SouthManchester United Kingdom

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Nico Ditch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gorton Heritage Trail, Belle Vue Stadium, National Speedway Stadium, Gorton Reservoirs.

0.8 miNE
Hiking, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Gorton Heritage Trail, Manchester
20 min walk • In the heart of Manchester, the Gorton Heritage Trail offers a refreshing escape from the urban hustle and bustle, inviting locals and tourists alike to explore the city's rich history on foot. This hiking trail winds through Gorton, a district steeped in industrial...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Belle Vue Stadium, Manchester
20 min walk • Belle Vue Stadium, a landmark sports venue located in the vibrant city of Manchester, United Kingdom, has been synonymous with greyhound racing and speedway for many decades. This iconic stadium, often simply referred to as Belle Vue, has been a focal point for both...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
National Speedway Stadium, Manchester
21 min walk • The National Speedway Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium on Kirkmanshulme Lane, in Gorton, Manchester, England and is the home of the Belle Vue Aces and Belle Vue Colts speedway teams and the Manchester Titans American football team.
1.1 miNE
Lake
Gorton Reservoirs, Manchester
28 min walk • Gorton Reservoirs are two reservoirs on the boundary of Tameside and Manchester in the North West of England. They are Gorton Upper Reservoir and Gorton Lower Reservoir.
1 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Elisabeth's Church, Stockport
27 min walk • St. Elisabeth's Church is an Anglo Catholic church in Reddish, Stockport designed by Alfred Waterhouse in the Victorian Gothic style. It is a grade I listed building.
0.7 miNE
Church
Brookfield Church, Manchester
19 min walk • Brookfield Unitarian Church, Gorton, Manchester, England is a Victorian Gothic church. It is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella body for British Unitarians.
0.8 miS
Park
Highfield Country Park, Manchester
21 min walk • Highfield Country Park is a 70-acre area of open land, situated on the east side of Levenshulme, Manchester, that stretches to the east of Broom Avenue across to the rear of Reddish Golf Course and to the junction of Longford Road, Reddish and Nelstrop Road, Levenshulme.
1.3 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Spiritual
Gorton Monastery, Manchester
33 min walk • The Church and Friary of St Francis, known locally as Gorton Monastery, is a Grade II* listed former Franciscan friary in Gorton, Manchester, England. It was designed by the noted Victorian architect Edward Welby Pugin amd built 1866–1872. Gorton Monastery is a noted example of Gothic Revival architecture.
1.1 miNE
Park
Debdale Park, Manchester
28 min walk • Debdale Park is an inner city park, located in the Gorton area of Manchester, England. At around 45 acres, it is one of the largest inner city parks in the City of Manchester.
1.2 miS
53°26'6"N • 2°9'60"W
Broadstone Mill Limited, Stockport
30 min walk • Bridge
0.7 miNE
Memorial
Peacock Mausoleum, Manchester
19 min walk • The Peacock Mausoleum is a Victorian Gothic memorial to Richard Peacock, engineer and Liberal MP for Manchester, and to his son, Joseph Peacock. It is situated in the cemetery of Brookfield Unitarian Church, Gorton, Manchester. The mausoleum was designed by the prolific Manchester architect Thomas Worthington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nico Ditch?

Nearby attractions include Brookfield Church, Manchester (19 min walk), Peacock Mausoleum, Manchester (19 min walk), Belle Vue Stadium, Manchester (20 min walk), Highfield Country Park, Manchester (21 min walk).

How to get to Nico Ditch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nico Ditch:

Bus

Crowcroft Park, Mount Road / byMatthews Lane • Lines: 171 (4 min walk)
Ryder Brow, Melland Road / adjacent Wembley Road • Lines: 171 (6 min walk)

Train

Ryder Brow (12 min walk)
Belle Vue (20 min walk)