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Rapha Clubhouse Manchester
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
21 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Westhoughton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hindley, 45km from Snake Pass.
Westhoughton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 26,260, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton to your route.
Westhoughton ( west-HAW-tən) is a town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Bolton, 5 miles (8 km) east of Wigan and 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Manchester.
Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, Westhoughton was once aRead more
centre for coal mining, cotton-spinning and textile manufacture. It had a population of 24,974 at the 2011 census.
Westhoughton incorporates several former villages and hamlets which have their own distinctive character, sports traditions and amenities, including Wingates, White Horse, Over Hulton, Four Gates, Chequerbent, Hunger Hill, Snydale, Hart Common, Marsh Brook, Daisy Hill and Dobb Brow.
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Westhoughton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5490 latitude, -2.5246 longitude.
Westhoughton has a population of approximately 26,260 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
21 km · about 25 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
A picturesque Cheshire circuit winding through parkland with dramatic elevation changes, a favourite of British club and national racing.
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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.
44 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
46 km · about 55 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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