England, United Kingdom · Europe
Rufford is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Croston, 41km from Trough of Bowland.
Rufford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,420, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rufford 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 Rufford to your route.
Rufford is a village in West Lancashire, England, where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway, the A59 and the River Douglas meet. Rufford is also a civil parish, which includes the neighbouring village of Holmeswood, and in 2021 it had a population of 2,161.
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Rufford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6337 latitude, -2.8166 longitude.
Rufford has a population of approximately 1,420 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.
23 km · about 25 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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