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About Ashton upon Mersey

Ashton upon Mersey occupies a quiet spot in Trafford between the Mersey and Ship Canal. The A56 Chester Road provides the main route through, connecting Manchester and Altrincham, whilst the M60 sits nearby for longer journeys. Most traffic uses the A56 corridor, with Junction 7 serving motorway access. The flat, former marshland terrain makes for straightforward driving, and there's decent EV charging coverage across Trafford. Many older houses still stand on wooden piles from when this was bogland.

Where is Ashton upon Mersey on the map?

Ashton upon Mersey is in England, at 53.426, -2.337 - about 6 km south-east of Flixton, Trafford.

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The closest airport to Ashton upon Mersey is Manchester Airport, 15 km (about 16 min by car). Other airports nearby: Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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