Atherton Map

Atherton map, view the Greater Manchester town of Atherton, located in the county of Greater Manchester, England.

Detailed Street Map of Atherton Greater Manchester & Guide to the Area

Atherton Map Greater Manchester: Interactive map of Atherton, displaying the town situated in the county of Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Atherton area and a Atherton town centre map, showing Atherton Railway Station.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Atherton map are: Aldi, The Victoria Hotel, Atherton Central Park, Tesco Express, Atherton Parish Church, Costa Coffee, Tyldesley Library, The Blue Bell Inn, St Richard's RC Church, Co-op Food, Brackley Conservative Club, Crows Nest Café, Rivington & Blackrod High School, Greggs, Hag Fold Medical Centre, PureGym Leigh, Little Italy Restaurant, Atherton Town Hall, The Lamp Post Bistro, St Philip's C of E Primary School, Market Street Dental Practice, Lloyds Bank, The Red Lion, Bargain Booze, Leigh Infirmary, Eden Barbers, Asda Atherton, Betfred, Fred Longworth High School, Santander, Domino's Pizza, Atherton Collieries Football Club, Aldi Café, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, The Railway Hotel, Cross Street Surgery, Boots Pharmacy, The Pendle Witch Pub, Post Office Atherton, The Cheshire Cheese, The Queen Anne Inn, Little Giggles Nursery, Garswood Surgery, Specsavers, The Skylark Inn, Barclays Bank, St Michael's Church, Atherton High School, Town Hall Park, The Masons Arms.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Tyldesley, Hindley Green, Leigh, Howe Bridge, Daisy Hill, Westleigh, Over Hulton, Boothstown, Shakerley, Hag Fold, Hindsford, Lowton, Little Hulton, Mosley Common, Blackmoor, New Springs, Lostock Junction, Worsley, Platt Bridge, Farnworth, Chew Moor, Middlebrook, Kearsley, Harwood, Breightmet, Astley, Great Lever, Walkden, Bolton, Wigan, Swinton, Pendlebury.

Atherton is the kind of place that sits quietly on the map but comes with its own sense of pride and community. Tucked between Wigan and Bolton in Greater Manchester, it's a former mining town with a good mix of traditional northern character and handy links to the wider region. The town centre's compact but busy, with a mix of local shops, cafés and practical services, and it's surrounded by a patchwork of housing estates, green spaces and old red-brick terraces. It's the sort of town where people tend to know their neighbours and stick around for the long haul.

Historically, Atherton was a rural village known as Chowbent until the name changed to reflect the Atherton family, who held land here from the Middle Ages. Things shifted sharply during the Industrial Revolution when coal mining, cotton spinning and nail making turned it into a hotbed of industry. Railway lines and factories sprung up, and at its peak, the town was full of smoke, steam and workers. Most of the heavy industry has faded now, but echoes of it still shape the town's layout. These days, Atherton sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and has a population of just over 22,000, with its growth now centred more on housing and local businesses than industry.

In terms of attractions, Atherton might not be packed with headline-grabbing landmarks, but it's got plenty going for it. There's Jubilee Park, a peaceful green space ideal for a stroll or a sit-down with a sandwich. The local leisure centre covers swimming and fitness, and there's a steady run of independent cafés and family-run shops dotted along Market Street. Not far away, Haigh Woodland Park near Wigan is a proper gem, with adventure play zones, golf, walking trails and a mini railway. A bit further afield you'll find National Trust properties like Dunham Massey and Rufford Old Hall—great for a weekend outing. Over in Bolton, Hall i' th' Wood is an English Heritage site that brings a bit of history to life with its Tudor architecture and displays.

The wider Greater Manchester area opens up a full menu of options. Manchester city centre is under an hour away by train or car, and once you're there, it's all go—galleries like the Whitworth, shopping in the Arndale or Trafford Centre, and nights out around Deansgate or the Northern Quarter. There's always something on, from theatre shows to street food markets to Premier League football. You've also got Salford Quays for a dose of modern culture at The Lowry or the Imperial War Museum North, and if it's nature you're after, the Pennines are just about within reach for a proper breath of fresh air.

Transport-wise, Atherton's decently connected. There are two train stations—Atherton and Hag Fold—both offering direct services into Manchester Victoria, making commuting a doddle. The A577 runs straight through the town, linking to the A580 East Lancs Road, which is a key route into Manchester and Liverpool. Buses are frequent and well used, especially for local trips into Leigh, Wigan or Bolton. Manchester Airport is around 40 minutes away by car, and with regular rail connections from nearby stations, it's not too much of a faff if you're off on holiday or heading overseas for work.

Greater Manchester itself is a proper patchwork of towns and boroughs, brought together in the 1970s to help the region work more efficiently. It's a place built on industry, innovation and no-nonsense charm, and that legacy still runs deep—from the warehouses-turned-apartments in Manchester city centre to the red-brick terraces of old mining towns like Atherton. The county's packed with character and diversity, whether it's buzzing city districts, sleepy suburbs or hardworking market towns. Each bit has its own flavour, and they all slot together to create a region that's constantly shifting but never forgets where it's come from.

We hope you found this Atherton tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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