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Rapha Clubhouse Manchester
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
26 km · about 30 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Blackrod is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Westhoughton, 42km from Trough of Bowland.
Blackrod is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,086, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Blackrod 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 Blackrod to your route.
Blackrod is a town and civil parish situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. Nestled in the historic county of Lancashire, Blackrod is approximately four miles (six kilometres) northeast of Wigan and 6+1⁄2 miles (10.5 kilometres) west of Bolton. According to the 2011 UnitedRead more
Kingdom census, the town has a population of 5,345.
Blackrod was once a centre for coal mining.
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Blackrod is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5923 latitude, -2.5803 longitude.
Blackrod has a population of approximately 5,086 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cafe
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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
landmark
Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.
38 km · about 45 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.
45 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
A picturesque Cheshire circuit winding through parkland with dramatic elevation changes, a favourite of British club and national racing.
46 km · about 55 min drive
famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
50 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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