Heaton Moor is a Village in the county of Greater Manchester.
Heaton Moor is a delightful suburb situated in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Known for its leafy streets, Edwardian architecture, and an inviting blend of cosmopolitan amenities, it has gained popularity among families, young professionals, and retirees alike. Historically, Heaton Moor was a significant part of the four Heatons, the others being Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, and Heaton Mersey. Its growth and development can be largely attributed to the advent of the railway in the 19th century, which provided a direct link to Manchester and enabled Heaton Moor to flourish as an appealing residential area.
Over the years, Heaton Moor has developed a vibrant local community and boasts a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs that line its main streets. The Savoy Cinema, an iconic venue in the heart of the suburb, offers residents the latest films in a classic and cherished setting. The Moor itself, from which the suburb derives its name, is a beautiful green space, ideal for walks, picnics, and family outings. Alongside the modern conveniences and its bustling high street, the suburb has retained much of its historical charm and offers a serene atmosphere, making it a sought-after location within the Greater Manchester area.
Heaton Moor postcode: SK4 4
There are great places to visit near Heaton Moor including some great towns, hills, ancient sites, round cairns, hiking areas, old mines, ruins, historic sites, lakes, historic monuments, rivers and streams, woodlands, geological features, nature reserves, villages, historic buildings, country parks, waterfalls, events, bluebell woods, sssis, parks, shopping centres, gardens, canals, cities, museums, disused railway lines, moated sites and airports.
Heaton Moor has some unmissable towns nearby like Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich, Little Lever, Salford Quays, Rochdale, and Littleborough.
There are a number of hills near Heaton Moor including Winter Hill, Winter Hill Summit, Adam Hill, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, The Great Knoll, and Burnt Edge.
Don't miss Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, Noon Hill, Two Lads, Hanging Stone, Rivington Cup Marked Stone, and Rainsough Hill Camp's ancient sites if visiting the area around Heaton Moor.
There are a several good round cairns in the Heaton Moor area like Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, and Noon Hill.
Winter Hill Summit, Hole Bottom, Hole Bottom Mining Area, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, Burnt Edge, and Turton Moor are some of Heaton Moor best hiking areas to visit near Heaton Moor.
The area around Heaton Moor boasts some of the best old mines including Winter Hill Mines, Winter Hill Tunnel, Rivington Moor Colliery (ruin), Rivington Moor Brickworks (ruin), Hole Bottom Mining Area, Wildersmoor Pit Kilns (ruin), and Prospect (ruin).
Rivington Moor Brickworks (ruin), Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, Ouzel Hall (site of), Wildersmoor Pit Kilns (ruin), Prospect (ruin), Rivington Moor Bell Pits (ruin), and Burnt Edge Colliery (ruin) are great places to visit near Heaton Moor if you like ruins.
The area around Heaton Moor boasts some of the best historic sites including Hole Bottom, Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, and Hole Bottom Mining Area.
Heaton Moor has some unmissable lakes nearby like Reservoir Of Dean Mills, The Turton Reservoirs, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, Jumbles Reservoir, Wayoh Reservoir, Rivington Lakes And Reservoirs, and Yarrow Reservoir.
Two Lads, Holy Well Spring, Bury Castle, Worsley Green Monument, and Hyde War Memorial are some of Heaton Moor best historic monuments to visit near Heaton Moor.
Heaton Moor has some unmissable rivers and streams nearby like Rushtons Brook, Holden's Brook, Stones Bank Brook, Cadshaw Brook, Roscow Clough, Dean Brook, and Raveden Brook.
There are a number of woodlands near Heaton Moor including Fox Hill Plantation, Ousel Nest Quarry, Walker Fold Woods, Raveden Clough, Roscow's Tenement Clough, Dean Wood - Rivington, and Rivington Hall Wood.
The area around Heaton Moor features a number of interesting geological features including Jumbles Fossil Tree, Fairy Battery, The Margery Flags at Rivington Pike, Tigers Clough, and Jepsons Clough.
Don't miss Ousel Nest Quarry, Doffcocker Lodge, Nob End SSSI, Leverhulme Park, Aspull Sough, Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve, and Pennington Flash's nature reserves if visiting the area around Heaton Moor.
Don't miss Cadshaw, Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Whelley, and Standish's villages if visiting the area around Heaton Moor.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Heaton Moor area like Turton Tower, Prospect Tower, Archway at Turton Tower, Medieval Style Railway Bridge at Turton Tower, Smithills Hall, Sheephouse Farm, and Dean Gate.
Smithills Country Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Cutacre Country Park, Hollingworth Country Park, Haigh Country Park, Pennington Flash, and Burrs Country Park are great places to visit near Heaton Moor if you like country parks.
Waterfalls to visit near Heaton Moor include Roscow Clough Waterfall, Smithills Hall Park Waterfall, Langshaw Ford Weir, Raveden Clough Waterfall, Raveden Plantation Waterfall, Yarrow Reservoir Overflow Cascade, and Upper Rivington Reservoir Yarrow Outflow.
There are a number of events near to Heaton Moor including Rivington Pike Easter.
The area around Heaton Moor features a number of interesting bluebell woods including Dean Wood - Rivington, Rivington Hall Wood, Horrocks Wood, Old House Ground Plantation, and Etherow Country Park.
There are a number of sssis near to Heaton Moor including Nob End SSSI.
The area around Heaton Moor features a number of interesting parks including Queens Park, Hall Lee Bank Park, Moss Bank Park, Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Gorton Park, Debdale Park, and Heaton Park.
Heaton Moor's best nearby shopping centres can be found at Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, Manchester Christmas Markets, The Trafford Centre, and Manchester Arndale.
The area around Heaton Moor boasts some of the best gardens including The Rock Garden, The Walled Garden at Moss Bank, and RHS Garden Bridgewater.
The area around Heaton Moor boasts some of the best canals including Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal at Prestolee, The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Haigh, Top Lock at Wigan, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Crooke, The Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Shevington, Rochdale Canal Western Section, and Bridgewater Canal.
Heaton Moor has some unmissable cities nearby like Salford, and Manchester.
Museums to visit near Heaton Moor include Salford Museum and Art Gallery, and The Imperial War Museum Salford.
The Old Whelley Line, Lancashire Union Joint Line, Ringley Road Station (ruin), Clifton - Accrington and Colne Line (disused), and Linnyshaw Loopline are some of Heaton Moor best disused railway lines to visit near Heaton Moor.
The area around Heaton Moor's best moated sites can be found at Wigan Golf Club.
Manchester Airport is a great place to visit close to Heaton Moor if you like airports.
Heaton Moor History
There are some historic monuments around Heaton Moor:
