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Overlooking East Lancs railway from St.Catherines Close, Ramsbottom

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About Ramsbottom

The fact that Ramsbottom is located close to a tract of magnificent open countryside has made it a desirable dwelling place for professionals working in the larger towns of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Blackburn. Formerly, it was a well known mill town and relics of its industrial heritage remain. Most of the former mills have long gone, but a paper mill is still in operation.

The countryside surrounding the town offers lakes, woods and hills, with distant Winter Hill rising to a height of 456 feet. Thus, it is ideal for water pursuits, walking, climbing, observing nature and bird watching. You will also find several bridle ways for horse riding. Visitors to the town can enjoy a pleasure trip on the East Lancashire Heritage Line which operates between Ramsbottom and Bury, taking in parts of the town before reaching lovely open countryside.

There is a wide diversity of architecture in the region, converted Victorian mills, churches, old inns, barns and pleasant farmhouses, all of these sit comfortably alongside the new luxurious houses built in recent times.

Ramsbottom has a number of choice shops and trendy boutiques. It also has up-market cafe's and restaurants, whist the local deli's supply all your needs for a delicious "easy to prepare" meal at home. The stylish bars cater mainly for the young, but these usually have a good menu, fine wines and beers.

Anyone visiting Ramsbottom is bound to have a pleasant time, the folk are friendly, the atmosphere relaxed. So why not come and discover this impressive former mill town for yourself? There is a wide choice of hotels in the area these include luxurious country house establishments, guest houses and bed and breakfast.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Ramsbottom

	The Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club Springwood St, Ramsbottom, Bury, Greater Manchester, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) A welcoming approach of flowers, gardens, rockeries, seated terraces and a cascading stream lead to the hotel which is full of character with its traditional style beamed ceilings. The Tudor- style ... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Holden Vale Hotel Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, England (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction N) Set amidst the Lancashire moors, youll always find a warm welcome at Holden Vale.Whether youre visiting for business or Holden Vale is situated on the edge of Helmshore Village in the Rossendale Valle... More info and book online.. Price from £53.00
	Best Western Bolholt Country Park Hotel Walshaw Road, Bury, Bury, Greater Manchester, England (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction S) The estate has undergone a gradual transformation from an industrial area into 50 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. We also have a state of the art leisure club. Room prices include full access t... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Village Hotel & Leisure Club Bury Waterfold Business Park, Rochdale Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, England (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE) Village Bury is ideally situated approx 10 Miles from Manchester City Centre, surrounding areas including mufc and mcfc. The nearby Trafford Centre offers a cosmopolitan array of attractions and retai... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	Rostrevor Hotel 148, Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, England (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S) The Rostrevor is well established, both as a business and tourist hotel, we are situated on the a56 in Bury. Once you have stayed with us in our lovely hotel we hope you enjoy our 'Home from Home' hos... More info and book online.. Price from £54.00

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Nearby travel help

M66 Junction 1	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE)
Entwistle Station	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W)
Bury Station	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S)
M66 Junction 2	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE)
Manchester Airport	(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction S)
Blackpool Airport	(30.6 miles, 49.2 km, direction W)
Ramsbottom to London	(174.4 miles, 280.6 km, direction SE)