Traditional county: Manchester · District / Borough: Stockport · Region: North West
Explore Torkington, Manchester with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Torkington 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 | Torkington |
| Traditional County | Manchester |
| District / Borough | Stockport |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.379347 |
| Longitude | -2.104226 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Torkington exhibits a character defined by its leafy suburban landscape, a testament to its development as a desirable residential locale. It lies 1.1 km east of Hazel Grove (from Hazel Grove: bearing 92°T, OS grid SJ 931 869). This part of Greater Manchester, while offering convenient access to urban centres, retains a distinct sense of community. Historically, the area has been shaped by agricultural roots, with remnants of its rural past still discernible in the surrounding countryside. Torkington is known for its pleasant residential streets, interspersed with green spaces and local amenities that cater to its inhabitants. The proximity to the Peak District National Park also provides residents with opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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Explore Torkington, 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: 53.379347, -2.104226. 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. |