Things to do while charging at Moto Birch Services, Middleton
Within walking distance there are 2 cafés, 3 shops and 1 place to visit. St Mary is about a 14-minute walk, and Costa Drive Thru is about 2 minutes away for a coffee.
The charger
Tesla Supercharger. Check the Tesla app to see whether other EVs can charge here.
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How long have you got?
5 places fit a 40-minute stop, including the walk back and a 5-minute buffer.
We add up the walk there, time to enjoy it, the walk back and 5 minutes spare. Walking times are estimates, so allow extra for hills and crossings.
Pick the time your charge needs, not the time you’d like. Charging bays are shared, so be back and move your car as soon as you’ve got the charge you need. On a rapid charger that’s usually around 80%. Charging etiquette · How long will my charge take?
Make the most of your stop
Grab a coffee, go shopping and something to see: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
2 nearby- Costa Drive Thru ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Walking route to Costa Drive Thru (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Costa Drive Thru
- Costa ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Walking route to Costa (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Costa
Go shopping
3 nearby- WHSmith ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Newsagent Chain Walking route to WHSmith (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with WHSmith
- M&S Simply Food ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Website for M&S Simply Food Walking route to M&S Simply Food (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with M&S Simply Food Listed hours: Mon-Sun 07:00-22:00
- BP Shop ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Walking route to BP Shop (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with BP Shop
Something to see
1 nearby- St Mary ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Historic church Walking route to St Mary (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St Mary
Greenspace
Nothing close byNo green spaces listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Fancy something more local?
Head off the motorway and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.