Geography
Gatley is the most westerly vicinity of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, and runs along the border of Stockport and Manchester. It is approximately three miles (5 km) from Manchester Airport, and seven miles (11 km) from Manchester city centre. It is separated from its slightly larger neighbour, Cheadle, by the A34 and from Didsbury in Manchester by the River Mersey.
To the south, Gatley borders onto Heald Green, with Grasmere Road and Yew Tree Grove marking the southern boundary. To the west it meets the Wythenshawe district of Manchester, with roads just to the west of Park Road and Styal Road (e.g. Charnville Road and Malverne Avenue) being the last in Gatley.
Gatley is 40–60 metres above sea level.
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