Rawtenstall Map

Rawtenstall map, view the Lancashire town of Rawtenstall, located in the county of Lancashire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Rawtenstall Lancashire & Guide to the Area

Rawtenstall Map Lancashire: Interactive map of Rawtenstall, displaying the town situated in the county of Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Rawtenstall area and a Rawtenstall town centre map, showing the Whitaker Museum.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Rawtenstall map are: East Lancashire Railway, Fitzpatricks Temperance Bar, Rawtenstall Market, Town Square Bar & Grill, Northern Whisper Tap Room, Mr Fitz's Gin Palace, Do Dahs, Greggs, Costa Coffee, The English Electric Company, La Torre, The Artisan Café & Wine Bar, The Casked Ale House, Cuba Café, The Exchange Rawtenstall, A'Vucciria, Holden Wood Antiques, St Mary's Chambers, Sunday Best, The Bagel Deli, Beyond Beauty, Alan Price Barbers, One Sixty Furniture, Specsavers, Boots, Superdrug, WHSmith, Waterfoot Health Centre, Irwell Medical Practice, Rossendale Primary Care Centre, Rawtenstall Library, Rossendale Museum, Queen's Square Dental, Rossendale Police Station, Rossendale Borough Council, Saint Mary's RC Church, St James the Less, Alder Grange School, All Saints Roman Catholic High School, Ilex View Medical Centre, Bacup Road Post Office, Asda Rawtenstall, Tesco Rawtenstall, Rossendale Leisure Trust, Kay Street Baptist Church, The Old Cobblers.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Waterfoot, Bacup, Crawshawbooth, Loveclough, Townsend Fold, Edenfield, Helmshore, Haslingden, Rising Bridge, Irwell Vale, Lumb, Cowpe, Whitworth, Shawforth, Stacksteads, Britannia, Ewood Bridge, Turn Village, Chatterton, Ramsbottom, Edenfield, Shuttleworth, Holcombe, Greenmount, Stubbins, Tottington, Norden, Wardle, Ainsworth, Summerseat, Cloughfold, Newchurch, Weir, Goodshaw, Cliviger, Hapton, Huncoat, Stacksteads, Bacup Road, Dean, Stonefold, Bank Street, Grane.

Rawtenstall is a small, characterful town tucked into the Rossendale Valley, surrounded by hills and moorland that give it a rugged edge. It's the kind of place where you'll find a mix of old stone buildings, friendly local businesses, and a fair few good pubs, all backed by a strong sense of pride in its past. There's a definite northern charm about the place—independent, welcoming, and just far enough off the beaten track to feel a bit special.

The town's roots lie in the textile boom of the 19th century, when Rawtenstall rose from a modest rural spot into a bustling mill town. Cotton and woollen mills sprang up all over, and with the railways came trade, workers and growth. Like much of Lancashire, the industry has since faded, but the town's kept hold of its grit and identity. Today, the population is around 23,000, and while it's no longer industrial, traces of its history remain in the architecture, the street names, and the stories passed down through generations.

There's plenty to explore in and around town. The East Lancashire Railway stops at Rawtenstall, with old steam trains running through the valley—perfect for a nostalgic ride. The town centre's got a mix of shops, cafés and bars, with places like The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery offering a great mix of history, culture and a cracking little café too. Walks along the Irwell Sculpture Trail are right on your doorstep, and the moorland hills nearby make for proper countryside rambles. Just outside town, Stubbylee Park and the neighbouring moorland are perfect for stretching your legs. You're also not far from National Trust sites like Hardcastle Crags and the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall, while English Heritage's Turton Tower is a short drive away.

Wider Lancashire opens up easily from Rawtenstall. You can head over to Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley for a change of pace—great pubs, gentle walks and market-town charm—or aim west towards Preston or Lytham for a day out with a bit more bustle. Blackpool's always an option if you fancy a splash of seaside chaos. Or head north into the Forest of Bowland for uninterrupted views and peaceful trails. It's all within reach and offers a mix of old-world charm and countryside calm.

Transport-wise, Rawtenstall's well placed. It sits on the A682 with easy access to the M66 and M65, so you can be in Manchester in under an hour. While there's no mainline train station, there are good bus links to places like Bury, Burnley and Blackburn, and it's not far to the Metrolink for trips into the city. Manchester Airport is your nearest for flights, just over an hour away by car. Parking's usually straightforward, and many of the town's attractions are within walking distance of the centre.

Lancashire's a county with strong bones. Built on mills, mines and market towns, it's home to a patchwork of places that each bring something different to the table. You've got coastal resorts, rolling farmland, gritty towns and big skies, all held together by a proper sense of pride. People are welcoming, the history's close to the surface, and the scenery never seems far away. Rawtenstall plays its part quietly but firmly—it's got heart, character and a cracking view wherever you turn.

Some More Nearby Places: Waterfoot, Bacup, Crawshawbooth, Loveclough, Townsend Fold, Edenfield, Helmshore, Haslingden, Rising Bridge, Irwell Vale, Lumb, Cowpe, Whitworth, Shawforth, Stacksteads, Britannia, Ewood Bridge, Turn Village, Chatterton, Ramsbottom, Edenfield, Shuttleworth, Holcombe, Greenmount, Stubbins, Tottington, Norden, Wardle, Ainsworth, Summerseat, Cloughfold, Newchurch, Weir, Goodshaw, Cliviger, Hapton, Huncoat, Stacksteads, Bacup Road, Dean, Stonefold, Bank Street, Grane.

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