Towns near Castleton
Birch (2 Miles)*
Birch-in-Heywood is a small village situated on the road between Hopwood, Heywood and Rhodes. It's believed to have been formed around the mill which is now used for industrial purposes.
Heywood (2 Miles)*
The town of Heywood, three miles west of Rochdale, has its origins in the 13th century, but the area owes much of its charm and character to Robert Peel, (the father of Sir Robert Peel, originator of Britain's first police force).
Rochdale (2 Miles)*
Visit the borough of Rochdale and you will find a wealth of fascinating heritage and beautiful countryside that makes this a great area to explore.
Middleton (Gt Mcr) (3 Miles)*
Middleton is more than just another 19th century industrial Lancashire town; it is an ancient place and has much that remains from an illustrious past.
Royton (3 Miles)*
Oldham (3 Miles)*
Oldham sits high on the Pennines, surrounded by hills and offers many vantage points for viewing many miles around. Oldham can be dated back to 865 A.D. when Danish invaders settled here.
Milnrow (3 Miles)*
Junction 21 on the M62 is where you will find Milnrow. Although Milnrow's history goes back to the Norman Conquest it is remembered for wool and the weaving of wool.
New Hey (4 Miles)*
Shaw (4 Miles)*
Shaw is a delightful little town which borders the very scenic Saddleworth villages in one direction and borders Oldham in the other. It was once known as the Golden Town as it had the largest number of mills in the whole of England.
Smithy Bridge (4 Miles)*
Whitworth (4 Miles)*
Moston (4 Miles)*
Moorside (5 Miles)*
Moorside, Oldham, is indeed beside the moors. Only a ‘cockstride' away (meaning:-adjacent to) are the Saddleworth moors and the beautiful Saddleworth villages, five in all.
Bury (5 Miles)*
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Failsworth (5 Miles)*
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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