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Little Lever
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Little Lever
Little Lever is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Radcliffe, 36km from Snake Pass (A57).
Little Lever is in England, United Kingdom, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Radcliffe, about 4 km away.
Little Lever is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. Within the historic county of Lancashire, it is 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bolton, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Radcliffe and 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Bury.
In the 19th century, the population was employed in cottonRead more
mills, paper mills, bleach works, terracotta works, a rope works and numerous collieries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Little Lever?
Within an hour or so of Little Lever: Rapha Clubhouse Manchester (13 km), Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice) (33 km), Holme Moss (35 km), Snake Pass (A57) (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Little Lever?
The nearest famous roads are Holme Moss, Woodhead Pass and Snake Pass.
Where is Little Lever?
Little Lever is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Radcliffe.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,100
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.5635, -2.3780
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 Little Lever
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Snake Pass (A57)
The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
36 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
Kinder Downfall
The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.
36 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Woodhead Pass
The A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
36 km · about 40 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 40 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Little Lever
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 35 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.
- 36 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
- 36 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
- 37 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
- 37 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
- 39 kmKinder ScoutThe Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.
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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