Places to visit near

Rufford

Rufford is a town in Lancashire, United Kingdom of about 1,420 people. Within 50 km by road there are 263 places to visit: 125 churches, 49 parks and 25 forts & heritage. The must-see places are WWT Martin Mere, Saint Wilfrid's and St Catherine's Chapel.

53.6337° N, 2.8166° WPop. 1,420

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km263
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rufford

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

80 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 Rufford
  2. WWT Martin Merenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. St Catherine's Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. Billinge North Topviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Saint Wilfrid'schurch · 30 min
  6. Healey Nabviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rufford
Today’s loopRuffordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rufford?

WWT Martin Mere (nature spot, about 5 km), Saint Wilfrid's (church, about 14 km), St Catherine's Chapel (church, about 18 km), Billinge North Top (viewpoint, about 18 km), Healey Nab (viewpoint, about 18 km), Mesnes Park (park, about 19 km).

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

263 places on Spotwander: 125 churches, 49 parks, 25 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Rufford?

Saint Wilfrid's, about 14 km by road; St Catherine's Chapel (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Rufford?

Mesnes Park, about 19 km by road; Warbreck Moor Park (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rufford?

Start in Rufford, visit WWT Martin Mere, then St Catherine's Chapel, then Billinge North Top, then Saint Wilfrid's, then Healey Nab, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.