Copley Manchester Map

About Copley

Copley, a quiet corner of Tameside, hums with a gentle continuity. It lies 0.8 km east of Stalybridge (from Stalybridge: bearing 91°T, OS grid SJ 971 985). The land here, softened by the frequent Manchester rain, slopes with a subtle grace towards the meandering Tame, its waters reflecting the often-grey skies that lend a particular, luminous quality to the surrounding greenery. Though its industrial past has receded, the echoes of former mills can still be glimpsed in the sturdy brickwork of older dwellings, buildings that have witnessed generations pass, their walls absorbing the quiet industry of daily life. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a freshness, a clean scent of damp earth and distant fields, a subtle reminder of the rural roots that still anchor Copley. Children’s laughter, a bright counterpoint to the muted tones of the landscape, often spills from the local primary school, a testament to the enduring present unfolding within this familiar territory.

About This Copley Map Page

Explore Copley, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.483705, -2.043798. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.