Places to visit near

Wardle

Wardle is a town in Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom of about 7,250 people. Within 50 km by road there are 281 places to visit: 125 churches, 43 parks and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mary Towneley Loop, Smallbridge St John and Hollingworth Lake.

53.6500° N, 2.1333° WPop. 7,250

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Within 30 km151 places
Within 50 km281
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wardle

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:59 pm

39 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 Wardle
  2. Todmorden Centenary Waychurch · 30 min
  3. Hollingworth Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Ellenroad Steam Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. St Mary in the Baumchurch · 30 min
  6. Rossendale Wayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Wardle
Today’s loopWardleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wardle?

Mary Towneley Loop (trek, about 2 km), Smallbridge St John (church, about 2 km), Hollingworth Lake (lake, about 4 km), St Mary in the Baum (church, about 5 km), Church of Saint Edmund (church, about 5 km), Rochdale Pioneers Museum (museum, about 5 km).

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

281 places on Spotwander: 125 churches, 43 parks, 28 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Wardle?

Smallbridge St John, about 2 km by road; St Mary in the Baum (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Wardle?

Springfield Park, about 8 km by road; Queen's Park (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wardle?

Start in Wardle, visit Todmorden Centenary Way, then Hollingworth Lake, then Ellenroad Steam Museum, then St Mary in the Baum, then Rossendale Way, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.