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Woodsmoor
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Woodsmoor
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Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
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  • Cheshire
Post town STOCKPORT
Postcode district SK2
Dialling code 0161
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53°23′13″N2°08′44″W / 53.3870°N 2.1455°W / 53.3870; -2.1455 Coordinates: 53°23′13″N2°08′44″W / 53.3870°N 2.1455°W / 53.3870; -2.1455

Woodsmoor is a suburb of Stockport in Greater Manchester, England

The area is served by Woodsmoor railway station, opened by British Rail in 1990. [1]

The area is populated by many large and old trees, existing since the time that it was the estate of the house which eventually became Stockport Grammar School. A former golf course links Woodsmoor with Stepping Hill and Hazel Grove.

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References

  1. "National Rail Enquiries - Station facilities for Woodsmoor". www.nationalrail.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.