Disley Tunnel, Stockport

#70 among attractions in Stockport

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Facts and practical information

Disley Tunnel was built by the Midland Railway in 1902 on its line between New Mills South Junction and Manchester Central, which was more direct than the congested and difficult lines through Stockport Tiviot Dale. ()

Coordinates: 53°22'18"N, 2°5'9"W

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Stockport (Marple South)Stockport United Kingdom

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Day trips

Disley Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lyme Park, Anson Engine Museum, All Saints Church, Marple Aqueduct.

2.8 miSE
Historic walking areas, Park, Vernacular architecture
Lyme Park, Disley
72 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of Disley, United Kingdom, Lyme Park is a quintessential heritage building that epitomizes the elegance of England's historical architecture. This grand estate, surrounded by lush gardens and a deer park, is a celebrated National Trust...
1.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Anson Engine Museum
41 min walk • The Anson Engine Museum, nestled in the heart of Poynton, United Kingdom, is a hidden gem for enthusiasts of industrial heritage and engineering marvels. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of engines, with a particular focus on the...
1.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints Church, Marple
41 min walk • All Saints Church is in Church Lane, Marple, Greater Manchester, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. In the churchyard is the tower of an earlier church, which is also listed at Grade II.
2.6 miN
Bridge
Marple Aqueduct, Marple
66 min walk • Marple Aqueduct at Marple, Greater Manchester, in north-west England was built to carry the lower level of the Peak Forest Canal across the River Goyt.
2.6 miN
Church
Chadkirk Chapel, Stockport
66 min walk • Chadkirk Chapel is a restored historic chapel near Romiley in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
2.2 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Church, Poynton
56 min walk • St George's Church stands in the centre of the town of Poynton, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Cheadle, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
2.1 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Disley
55 min walk • St Mary's Church is an Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Chadkirk. It is on a hill overlooking the village of Disley, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
1.4 miNW
53°23'24"N • 2°5'58"W
Stockport Golf Club, Stockport
36 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
2.9 miNE
Church
St Thomas' Church, Mellor
75 min walk • St. Thomas' Church is at the top of a lane overlooking the village of Mellor, Greater Manchester, England with views over Manchester, Cheshire and beyond. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
1.8 miNE
Canal
Marple Junction, Marple
47 min walk • Marple Junction is the name of the canal junction where the Macclesfield Canal terminates and meets the Peak Forest Canal at Marple, Greater Manchester, England.
1.4 miW
Area
Hazel Grove, Stockport
37 min walk • Hazel Grove is a suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, close to the Peak District national park. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Cheshire, the area was known as Bullock Smithy until 1836.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Disley Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Disley Tunnel:

Bus

High Lane, Buxton Road / adjacent Threaphurst Lane • Lines: 199, 394 (8 min walk)
Windlehurst, Windlehurst Road / opposite Keswick Road • Lines: 394 (9 min walk)

Train

Middlewood (21 min walk)