Stockport Travel Guide

Stockport County v Hereford United
Saturday 17th November 2007 Kick-Off 3.00pm
Football League 2
Edgeley Park
Hardcastle Road
Stockport
SK3 9DD
'Phone 0161 286 8888

The Bulls are back in League 2 action on Saturday when they travel to Edgeley Park for a replay of last years' season opener. The Hatters currently lie in mid table following a string of inconsistent results that have seen them beat MK Dons away yet only scrape draws at home to Slopbury and Ryman League team Staines Town in the FA Cup. Visiting fans are now normally housed in part of the Popular Stand, which runs the length of one side of the ground although the Railway End (used last season) can be opened if required. The Popular Stand does have some supporting pillars, which can obscure the view, but reports suggest that the stewards will often allow fans to stand at the back of the Stand for a better view.

The Official Stockport site is quoting admission prices as follows: - Adults £18, Senior Citizens/Students (NUS Card) £11 and U16's £5.

The facilities within the ground are pretty good, with modern toilets, whilst the refreshment kiosk offers a good range of snacks together with hot and cold drinks.

By car, M6 to junction 19. Take the A556 towards Manchester/Altrincham. Then join the M56 towards Manchester Airport. After a few miles leave the M56 and join the M60 towards Stockport. Leave the M60 at Junction 1 and head towards Stockport. Turn right at the second set of traffic lights to go onto the A560 towards Cheadle. Then turn left into Edgeley Road (there is a pub on the left hand corner at the lights at this junction). The ground is down this road on the right. From The East:M62 to junction 18. Take the M60 towards Stockport. Leave the M60 at Junction 1 and head towards Stockport. Turn right at the second set of traffic lights to go onto the A560 towards Cheadle. Then turn left into Edgeley Road (there is a pub on the left hand corner at the lights at this junction called the Farmers Arms). After about 1 mile turn right into Dale Street at the traffic lights and then second left into Hardcastle Road. Street Parking.

Trains run direct from Hereford to Stockport leaving at four minutes to each hour. Typically, leaving Hereford at 09.56 will get you to Stockport at noon. Return trains depart at 17.42 and 18.43 arriving back in The Shire at 19.52 and 20.45. Information from National Rail Journey Planner.

(Please note - there is some doubt about the times of the trains to Stockport next Saturday because of possible delays. There is a train from Hereford leaving at 10.24 arriving in Stockport at 13.42)

HUISA coach leaves Edgar Street at 09.30. Fare £16. Bookings (01432 276666)

FUNBUS departs Edgar Street 10.15am.

ALEHOUSES. Castle Street offers a choice of some 10 pubs with almost all allowing visiting fans with the best probably being The Royal Oak at the end of Castle Street. The Sir Robert Peel provides big screen Sky TV and welcomes visiting fans although it was extremely busy last year. Stockport pubs mostly offer the option of real ale with the local Robinsons Brewery being well represented. In particular, The Armoury by the roundabout at the top of Castle Street offers a cracking pint of Robbies and is very welcoming.

Enjoy.

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