England, United Kingdom · Europe
Adlington is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Coppull, 40km from Trough of Bowland.
Adlington is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,965, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Adlington sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Adlington to your route.
White Bear railway station, on Station Road, Adlington, Lancashire, England, was on the Lancashire Union Railway line between St Helens and Blackburn. The station was named in some timetables as White Bear (Adlington) or White Bear for Adlington.
The station opened on 1 December 1869 one month after the line that itRead more
was situated on, the Lancashire Union Railway from Boars Head Junction in Standish to Rawlinson Bridge, opened for goods traffic. Passenger services also opened on the same date at Boars Head Junction and at Red Rock.
The joint line was constructed because the Wigan coal owners wanted better transportation links to the mills and factories of East Lancashire. The coal owners also wanted a line that would allow trains to go south and gain direct access to Garston Dock where shipping charges were far less than Liverpool dock.
The station was closed to passengers on 4 January 1960, but the line was used for freight and diversions until 1971.
Adlington railway station, serving the Manchester to Preston Line, is now the sole station in the village.
The tracks have been lifted and the station site has been completely built over.
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Adlington is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6132 latitude, -2.6068 longitude.
Adlington has a population of approximately 7,965 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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racetrack
Historic circuit inside Aintree Racecourse that hosted five British Grands Prix in the 1950s-60s, where Stirling Moss took his first home GP win. Club sprints still run on the old track.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.
35 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Remote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.
47 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
A picturesque Cheshire circuit winding through parkland with dramatic elevation changes, a favourite of British club and national racing.
48 km · about 55 min drive
famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
52 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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