Ormskirk is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Burscough, 49km from Trough of Bowland.
Ormskirk is in England, United Kingdom, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Burscough, about 4 km away.
Ormskirk is a market town in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. It is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Liverpool and forms part of the wider Liverpool urban and commuting area. Ormskirk is known for its historic market, which dates from 1286, and for Ormskirk gingerbread. The townRead more is served by Ormskirk railway station, with regular Merseyrail services to Liverpool Central and Northern Trains services to Preston. Ormskirk is also home to Edge Hill University
Within an hour or so of Ormskirk: Aintree Motor Racing Circuit (11 km), Blackpool Pleasure Beach (27 km), Chester Zoo (38 km), Rapha Clubhouse Manchester (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Ormskirk?
The nearest famous roads are Trough of Bowland, Horseshoe Pass and Holme Moss.
Where is Ormskirk?
Ormskirk is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Burscough.
Road trip
Drive to Ormskirk
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Chester Zoo
The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.
38 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
Rapha Clubhouse Manchester
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
44 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.
47 km · about 55 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Bentley Factory Tour
Exclusive guided tours of Bentley's Crewe factory where master craftspeople build the world's finest luxury cars.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Ormskirk
25 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
49 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.
65 kmHorseshoe PassSweeping A542 mountain pass curling above Llangollen in a giant horseshoe, climbing to 417m past the Ponderosa Cafe with wide views over the Dee Valley. A classic North Wales driving and biking road.
65 kmHorseshoe Pass (Bwlch yr Oernant)A sweeping 417m moorland pass on the A542 above Llangollen, with the Ponderosa cafe at the top and views to the Berwyns.
68 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
68 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.
69 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.