Traditional county: Manchester · District / Borough: Tameside · Region: North West
Explore Mossley, Manchester with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Mossley map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Mossley |
| Traditional County | Manchester |
| District / Borough | Tameside |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.518184 |
| Longitude | -2.046247 |
| Place Type | Town |
Mossley rises from the valley floor, a place where the grit of industry once met the wildness of the Pennine moors. Its geography is a study in contrasts, with steep hillsides bearing witness to the town's historical reliance on cotton spinning and weaving, the echoes of which can still be felt in the air, a faint, enduring hum beneath the present quiet. The River Tame, a vital artery in its industrial past, now flows with a gentler purpose, its banks a verdant contrast to the brickwork of former mills. The economy of Mossley, once powered by the ceaseless clatter of looms, has transitioned, finding new life in a blend of small businesses and the enduring appeal of its striking landscape. The cultural character of Mossley is shaped by the resilience and independent spirit of its people, a legacy forged in the demanding work of its mills. The distinctive silhouette of St. George's Church, its spire reaching towards the vast, open sky, stands as a prominent landmark, a place of quiet contemplation amidst the town's more robust architecture. Though not home to a major university, the town's educational roots are strong, fostering a community that values knowledge and craft. Mossley, with its dramatic elevation and the ever-present sweep of the moors above, offers a unique perspective, a place where the everyday unfolds with a subtle, persistent beauty.
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Explore Mossley, 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: 53.518184, -2.046247. 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.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |