Diggle

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Photograph of Bridge 69, an accommodation bridge over the Huddersfield Narrow Canal near Diggle, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, England
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Photograph of Bridge 69, an accommodation bridge over the Huddersfield Narrow Canal near Diggle, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, England
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Site of former Diggle station, 1996. View westward from above the western portals of the Standedge Tunnels near Saddleworth, on the main ex-LNWR Manchester - Stalybridge - Huddersfield - Leeds line. The track-bed on the left had been for the Slow lines, which went into the two earlier single-line tunnels until 31/10/66, although the Micklehurst Loop from Stalybridge was closed 7/9/64: the remaining double track runs through the 1894 tunnel. The Canal Tunnel, recently restored, is on the far side. Diggle station was closed 7/10/68. The hill on the horizon topped with a mast is Wharmton - west of Uppermill.
Photo by Ben Brooksbank (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Western portal of Standedge Tunnel at Diggle. View NE from the A62 road, towards Huddersfield, Leeds etc.: ex-LNWR Manchester - Huddersfield - Leeds main line. Behind the camera is the site of the former Diggle station - see SE0008 : Site of former Diggle station, 1996. There are four tunnels here: the two tracks remaining constitute the main line, through the most recent (1894) tunnel bore, next to the right the original (1811) canal tunnel runs underneath here. Further over to the right are the original (1848 and 1871) single-line rail tunnels, still extant but with no track although one is available for emergency road vehicles.
Photo by Ben Brooksbank (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Diggle Junction signalbox 1981 Diggle was where the passenger and goods line from Standedge Tunnel exchanged tracks and then separated to opposite sides of the valley for the run to Stalybridge. The train in the distance is about to enter the tunnel, en route to Leeds.
Photo by Whatlep (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is RM383 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
RM383
RM459 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,580 reviews)
Good location for the airport and travel to central manchester. We regularly stay here with no issue.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
The price is RM559 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
RM559
RM677 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (600 reviews)
Huge room (studio suite), amazing design and great location. Very clean, and great price. Only minor thing was the lights in living room half didn’t work when I reported it no one came to fix it. I would still definitely recommend and will be back.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ringway Road Manchester England
The price is RM415 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
RM415
RM498 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,185 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean and comfy

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
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Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
highly recommend everything about this hotel, but sadly their communication on what's app wasn't the greatest during our stay when we needed assistance.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,260 reviews)
Wonderful room, great location, lovely staff

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

4 out of 5
8B Gateway House Manchester England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,080 reviews)
Excellent location.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly
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Popular places to visit

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Dove Stone Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dove Stone Reservoir during your travels in Saddleworth. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Dove Stone Reservoir
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Boundary Park

Catch an event at Boundary Park during your trip to Oldham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Boundary Park

Saddleworth Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Saddleworth Museum during your trip to Uppermill. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Saddleworth Museum

Gallery Oldham

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gallery Oldham in Oldham. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Gallery Oldham

Saddleworth Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Uppermill at Saddleworth Golf Club. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Saddleworth Golf Club

Manchester Paintball Arena

You can take time to visit Manchester Paintball Arena during your travels to Oldham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Manchester Paintball Arena

Things to do

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

RM301
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

RM317
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

RM77
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

RM35
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
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Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

RM142
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester City Walking Tour

Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

RM77
per adult
Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
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