Welcome to Moss Nook

Moss Nook is a small suburban area located in the Greater Manchester region of England. It is situated between the towns of Wythenshawe and Gatley, and is known for its quiet residential streets and green spaces. The area is primarily made up of semi-detached and terraced houses, with a few small apartment buildings scattered throughout.

One of the main attractions of Moss Nook is its proximity to several large parks and nature reserves. The nearby Wythenshawe Park is a popular destination for families and nature lovers, with its large lake, playgrounds, and sports facilities. The Mersey Valley Nature Reserve is also just a short drive away, offering miles of walking and cycling trails through beautiful woodland and meadows.

Despite its peaceful atmosphere, Moss Nook is well-connected to the rest of Greater Manchester. The area is served by several bus routes, and the nearby Manchester Airport provides easy access to destinations both within the UK and abroad. The city centre of Manchester is also just a short drive or train ride away, offering a wide range of cultural attractions, shopping, and dining options.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 18.1°C

Feels Like: 18.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St John Fisher And Thomas More Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Hemington	Woodhouse Lane Benchill Manchester Greater Manchester M22 9NW 01619983422 School Website
Manchester Young Lives Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Ms Elaine Young	The Addy Young People's Centre Woodhouse Lane Manchester M22 9TF 1614375923 School Website
Haveley Hey Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Spiteri	Nearbrook Road Benchill Manchester Greater Manchester M22 9NS 01614989508 School Website
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Community Special School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Diane Wolstenholme	Crossacres Road Peel Hall Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M22 5DR 01613595322 School Website
Benchill Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Helen Eken Stuart	Benchill Road Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M22 8EJ 01619983075 School Website
Crossacres Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Blay	Crossacres Road Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M22 5AD 01614371272 School Website
Manchester Enterprise Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Kyra Jones	Simonsway Wythenshawe Greater Manchester M22 9RH 01614992726 School Website
St Elizabeths Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Elisabeth Simmons	Calve Croft Road Peel Hall Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M22 5EU 01614373890 School Website
Peel Hall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Julie Brownlee	Ashurst Road Wythenshawe Manchester Greater Manchester M22 5AU 01614372494 School Website
The Willows Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Spiteri	Tayfield Road Woodhouse Park Manchester Greater Manchester M22 1BQ 01614374444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gatley Gatley Road, Gatley, Cheshire, SK8 4AE 1.23 Miles

Manchester Airport Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR 1.52 Miles

Heald Green Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheshire, SK8 3DY 1.78 Miles

East Didsbury Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 5WP 2.24 Miles

Styal Station Road, Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4JW 2.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
3636 Cars 0161 437 1167 26 Tranby Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 9ZB 0.43 Miles
Wythenshawe Cars 0161 436 4000 Oatlands House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 1BE 0.80 Miles
Joe Baxies Airport Cars 0161 490 2000 6 Burnsall Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 1SG 1.09 Miles
Practical Car And Van Rental Manchester 0161 493 3050 Suite 144, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 5PP 1.20 Miles
Pcs - Professional Chauffeur Services 0845 223 2000 Atlas House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 5PP 1.20 Miles
Professional Chauffeur Services 0845 223 2000 Atlas House Atlas Business Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 5PP 1.20 Miles
Walkers Private Hire 0161 436 1000 4 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 1.36 Miles
3636 Cars 0161 436 3636 4 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 1.36 Miles
M B Cars 0161 613 8888 4 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 1.36 Miles
Jeffries Taxis 0161 945 4444 Royle Green Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4NG 1.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broadoak Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cornfield Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benchill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Post Office Inside Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peartree Walk Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosslare Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peel Hall Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norwell Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longlevens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Intermediate Care (The Peele) 0161 4354703	15A Walney Road Benchill Wythenshawe M22 9TP
Rk Medical Practice 0161 4939493	Brownley Green Health Ctr 171 Brownley Road Wythenshawe M22 9UH
Benchill Medical Practice 0161 4939101	Brownley Green Health Ctr 171 Brownley Rd, Benchill Manchester M22 9UH
Peel Hall Medical Centre 0161 3751000	Peel Hall Medical Prac Forum Health Simonsway Manchester M22 5RX
Cornishway Group Practice 0161 4902293	Forum Health, Simonsway Wythenshawe Manchester M22 5RX

Local Stores

Gatley - Gatley Road
Gatley Road
Gatley
Stockport
Greater Manchester
SK8 4AB
01614 915777
Store Website
1.16 miles

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SPAR Baguley
Sir Williams Court
204 Hall Lane
Baguley
Wythenshawe, Manchester
M23 1WA
01619453603
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Baguley Veterinary Centre
200 Hall Lane Baguley Manchester Lancashire M23 1WA 0161 945 0880 baguleyvetcentre@aol.com Website 0.98 miles
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Medivet Gatley (Greenbank Vets)
Brook House 2 - 4 Northenden Road Gatley Cheadle Cheshire SK8 4DN Website 1.08 miles

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Acorn Veterinary Surgery
366 Palatine Road Northenden Manchester Lancashire M22 4FZ 0161 946 1044 acornvets@live.co.uk Website 1.50 miles
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Timperley Veterinary Centre
120 Wood Lane Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 7PJ 0161 980 3663 timperleyvets@gmail.com Website 2.48 miles
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Harrison Family Vets Didsbury
751 - 807 Princess Road Didsbury Manchester M20 2ZE 0161 377 1867 did@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk Website 2.49 miles

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Southfields Veterinary Surgery
237 Northenden Road Sale Moor Sale Cheshire M33 2JD 0161 905 2863 info@southfieldsvets.co.uk Website 2.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wythenshawe Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Wythenshawe Park. The Park Is Set In 109 Hectacres Of Open Parkland In South Manchester, With Historic Woodlands, Open Grassland And Meadows. M23 0AB 1.53 miles Leave M60 At Junction 5, Or M56 At Junction 3, Onto Princess Parkway; Turn Off Onto B5166 West Towards Sale Moor, Then At The First Traffic Lights Turn Left Towards Brooklands On The B5167, Wythenshawe Road. Drive Half A Mile And Turn Into The Park Main Entrance On Your Left.

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Chorlton Waterpark
42 Woodlake Ave Manchester Lancashire M21 7PG 2.44 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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Chorlton Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Chorlton Water Park. Chorlton Water Park Is A Local Nature Reserve Comprising A Lake Surrounded By Grasslands And Woodlands. It Stands On The Site Of Barlow Hall Farm. During The Construction Of The M60 Motorway In The 1970S, Gravel Was Excavated From The Site. The Gravel Pit Was Subsequently Flooded Creating A Lake That Is Central To The Water Park Today. M21 7WH 2.68 miles From Manchester, Take The Princess Road A5103. You Will See A Brown Sign Pointing Toward 'Chorlton Water Park Local Nature Reserve, Which You Should Follow.

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Quarry Bank Mill
Lovely Walk By An Old Refurbished Mill. Along The Walk You Are Accompanied By Streams Perfect For Your Dogs To Drink And Splash, Seating Areas And Refreshments. Quarry Bank Rd Wilmslow Lancashire SK9 4LA 2.88 miles

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Styal Park / Bollin Trail
Altrincham Rd Lancashire 3.04 miles Go In To Holiday Inn And There'S A Little Section You Can Park For Free At The End

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Sale Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Sale Water Park. The Park Is Located To The South Of Manchester City Centre. It Is An Area Of Countryside And Parkland Containing A Lake, Woodland, Meadows, The River Mersey, Cafe, Restaurant And Water Sports Centre. M33 2NJ 3.42 miles Follow Signs To Sale Water Park And Ride And The Trafford Water Sports Centre. Pass By The Park And Ride Parking Area And Follow The Road To The Visitor Centre Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Patchy light rain with thunder	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	21.8°C	20.4°C	18.1°C	17.3°C	20.4°C	25.9°C	30.5°C	32.7°C	32.6°C	30.1°C	19.4°C	25.2°C
Feels Like	21.8°C	20.4°C	18.1°C	17.3°C	20.4°C	27.4°C	32.4°C	34.8°C	34.2°C	31.5°C	28°C	26.7°C

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Mist	Fog	Mist	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	22.3°C	21.2°C	20.2°C	19.4°C	20.2°C	22.8°C	25.6°C	27.1°C	27.8°C	26.6°C	24.4°C	22.2°C
Feels Like	24.9°C	21.2°C	20.2°C	19.4°C	20.2°C	24.4°C	27°C	28°C	28.4°C	27.5°C	25.9°C	23.1°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Cloudy	Fog
Temp	21.5°C	20.1°C	18.8°C	17.6°C	21.2°C	25.7°C	29.5°C	28.7°C	25.4°C	21°C	19.3°C	20.4°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.1°C	18.8°C	17.6°C	21.2°C	27°C	31.1°C	30.4°C	26.7°C	21°C	19.3°C	20.4°C

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