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Alderley Edge
Half a day: walk the Edge for the views, see the mill, then move on. Not a base — one night only if you want a quiet dinner.
Alderley Edge is a wealthy Cheshire village at the foot of a sandstone escarpment, mined for copper since the Bronze Age. The main draw is the Edge itself — a wooded ridge with views across the Cheshire Plain. Nether Alderley Mill, a 16th-century watermill, is a short walk away. Most visitors come for a morning or afternoon walk, then continue to Macclesfield, Chester or Manchester.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, mud on paths)
- Airport
- MAN
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Alderley Edge999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alderley Edge, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police · 999 or 112 fire and ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAN Manchester Airport (About 20 min by train to Alderley Edge station; then a 15-min walk or short taxi to the village centre).
- Getting aroundWalk: the village is compact and the Edge is a 10-min walk from the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Street or quick mealPub lunch (sandwich or pie)£10–15 (≈ US$14–20)
- BeerPint of lager£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to village centre£5–7 (≈ US$7–10)
- Budget bedMacclesfield hotel double room, a night, per room£60 (≈ US$80)
- Mid-range bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £40 (≈ US$55) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAN Manchester Airport (About 20 min by train to Alderley Edge station; then a 15-min walk or short taxi to the village centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alderley Edge: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: the village is compact and the Edge is a 10-min walk from the station. A car is useful for Nether Alderley Mill (1.5 miles south) and for reaching other Cheshire villages. Trains run to Manchester, Macclesfield and Crewe.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Train from Alderley Edge, about 10 min
Silk museum, Sunday market and the start of the Peak District.
Manchester
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Train from Alderley Edge, about 20 min
Museums, shopping and nightlife.
Peak District (Lyme Park or the Goyt Valley)
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Car, about 20–30 min
National Trust parkland and reservoir walks.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre (London Road)
Pubs with rooms and a couple of B&Bs; walk to the Edge trailhead.
Macclesfield
More choice and cheaper; 10 min by train or 15 min by taxi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £40–70 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or B&B double room1 × 1 night × £100 | £100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Train Manchester Airport → Alderley Edge, one way2 × £8 · check | £16 |
| Taxi from station to village centre1 × £5 | £5 |
| Parking at the Edge car park, all day1 × £4 · check | £4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £29 |
| Trip total≈ £157 per person per day, bed included | £314≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in pounds; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub lunch (sandwich or pie) | £10–15 (≈ US$14–20) |
| Pint of lager | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Taxi from station to village centre | £5–7 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Train Alderley Edge → Manchester Piccadilly, one waycheck | £7–10 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Edge paths can be muddy after rain; wear boots or sturdy shoes.
- Nether Alderley Mill opening times are limited: check the National Trust page before you go.
- Parking in the village centre is tight; use the station car park or the Edge car park.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999 or 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Police999 or 112
- Fire and ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manchester Airport → Alderley Edge, train: about £8 (≈ US$11), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi from station to village centre: £5–7 (≈ US$7–10)
- Train Alderley Edge → Macclesfield: about £4 (≈ US$6), about 10 min (check)
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- One pint of bitter, please — One pint of bitter, please
- Where is the Edge car park? — Where is the Edge car park?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alderley Edge. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, mud on paths) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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