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Rapha Clubhouse Manchester
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Blackrod
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Blackrod
Blackrod is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Westhoughton, 42km from Trough of Bowland.
Blackrod is in England, United Kingdom, with about 5,100 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Westhoughton, about 6 km away.
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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What is there to see near Blackrod?
Within an hour or so of Blackrod: Rapha Clubhouse Manchester (26 km), Aintree Motor Racing Circuit (27 km), Blackpool Pleasure Beach (38 km), Trough of Bowland (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Blackrod?
The nearest famous roads are Trough of Bowland, Holme Moss and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Blackrod?
Blackrod is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Westhoughton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,086
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.5923, -2.5803
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Blackrod
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
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
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Chester Zoo
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
film location
Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice)
The lake at Lyme Park is where Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerges from the water in the BBC serial.
45 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Oulton Park
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
mountain pass
Holme Moss
A 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Blackrod
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 42 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.
- 48 kmHolme MossA 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.
- 49 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
- 50 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
- 50 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
- 51 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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