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Ramsbottom

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tottington, 37km from Snake Pass.

Ramsbottom is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 17,067, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ramsbottom 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 Ramsbottom to your route.

About Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. The population at the 2011 census was 17,872. Historically in Lancashire, it lies on the River Irwell in the West Pennine Moors, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) north-west of Bury and 12 miles (19 km) of Manchester. Its Victorian

Read more architecture, Pennine landscape and industrial heritage, including the East Lancashire Railway, contribute to heritage tourism in the town.

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Where is Ramsbottom located?

Ramsbottom is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6479 latitude, -2.3168 longitude.

What is the population of Ramsbottom?

Ramsbottom has a population of approximately 17,067 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
17,067
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.6479, -2.3168

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ramsbottom

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

19 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass

A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snake Pass Summit

The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.

38 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Trough of Bowland

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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Aintree Motor Racing Circuit

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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Peak District National Park

Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mam Tor

Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

47 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Bolton Abbey

Romantic 12th-century Augustinian priory ruins on the banks of the River Wharfe, surrounded by 30,000 acres of moorland and woodland.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ramsbottom

  • 37 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 38 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 39 kmTrough of BowlandRemote 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.
  • 47 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 48 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 49 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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