Heaton Mersey

Heaton Mersey is a suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, on the north-western border of Stockport adjacent to Didsbury and Burnage in Manchester.Heaton Mersey is a mostly residential area and commuter zone for Manchester. Heaton Mersey and its neighbouring areas (Heaton Norris, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Moor) are collectively known as the Four Heatons. Part of Heaton Mersey has been designated a conservation area.GeographyHeaton Mersey lies on the north bank of the River Mersey just a few miles downstream from its source in Stockport Town Centre, the River acts as a boundary between Heaton Mersey and the north end of Cheadle. Heaton Mersey is also bordered by East Didsbury to the west, Burnage to the north-west, Heaton Moor to the North/North-east and Heaton Norris to the east.Heaton Mersey overlooks the Cheshire Plain which can be clearly seen from the top part of Heaton Mersey park off Didsbury road. At the bottom lies the valley of the River Mersey where Heaton Mersey Bleachworks was situated (now demolished). Mersey Vale nature reserve and two ponds are also found here, one being a club-owned fishing pond. Just off Didsbury road opposite Heaton Mersey Village lies 'The Bowl', a large depression in the ground used as open green space.