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Rawtenstall

Rawtenstall is a town in Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom of about 22,114 people. Within 50 km by road there are 265 places to visit: 125 churches, 44 parks and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hail Storm Hill, Rossendale Way and Hameldon Hill.

53.7008° N, 2.2844° WPop. 22,114

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Within 30 km106 places
Within 50 km265
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rawtenstall

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rawtenstall
  2. St Paulschurch · 30 min
  3. Hail Storm Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Mary Towneley Looptrek · 3 hrs
  5. Hameldon Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. St Augustinechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Rawtenstall
Today’s loopRawtenstallStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rawtenstall?

Hail Storm Hill (hill, about 5 km), Rossendale Way (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hameldon Hill (hill, about 8 km), St Pauls (church, about 8 km), Ramsbottom Evangelical Church (church, about 8 km), Peel Tower (heritage site, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rawtenstall?

265 places on Spotwander: 125 churches, 44 parks, 28 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Rawtenstall?

St Pauls, about 8 km by road; Ramsbottom Evangelical Church (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Rawtenstall?

Burrs Country Park, about 13 km by road; Springfield Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rawtenstall?

Start in Rawtenstall, visit St Pauls, then Hail Storm Hill, then Mary Towneley Loop, then Hameldon Hill, then St Augustine, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.