Marple Bridge is a very popular location with locals and non-locals alike due to its unique mix of rural location and close proximity to Stockport, Manchester and Sheffield. 

Marple Bridge is an quintessential English village.  It has outstanding educational facilities in the surrounding area with the quality of life and benefits that is inherent with rural living.  

Mellor is an area of magnificent beauty covering just over 11 sq. miles.  The land rises from 300 feet at the lowest point on the River Goyt to just over 1000 feet on Cobden Edge which is part of the conservation area.