in the county of Lancashire
(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction SE)The clogs and black smoke image of Bolton has long since gone, in its place is a fine city with beautiful buildings and a diverse range of attractions sufficient to satisfy the most demanding tourist...
in the county of Greater Manchester
(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE)The countryside surrounding the town offers lakes, woods and hills, with distant Winter Hill rising to a height of 456 feet...
a Picturesque Village in the county of Greater Manchester
(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)Just 20 minutes car journey away from the center of Manchester is the historic town of Worsley, which is best known for its scenic walks along the historic Bridgewater canal......
in the county of Lancashire
(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NW)The town's historic roots go back beyond the Bronze-Age, as evidenced by findings in the 20th century...
in the county of Lancashire
(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)It was here that James I created "Sirloin" when he supposedly knighted his beef!..
All towns in Greater Manchester
An observation tower circa 1897Standing at 86ft high, apparently you can sometimes see the Welsh Hills from it on a very clear.....
The name of this spacious green park situated at Darwen in Lancashire epitomises the endeavour of the local borough engineer who.....
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