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Towns near Milnrow
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New Hey
(1 Mile)*
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Smithy Bridge
(2 Miles)*
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Royton
(2 Miles)*
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Shaw
(2 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. |
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Rochdale
(3 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. |
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Moorside
(3 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. |
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Littleborough
(3 Miles)*
Despite its name, Littleborough is one of the larger settlements in the borough, yet retains its village atmosphere. It gained importance, because it stood at the junction of two ancient routes over the Pennines. |
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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. |
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Castleton
(3 Miles)*
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Wardle
(4 Miles)*
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Uppermill
(4 Miles)*
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New Delph
(4 Miles)*
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Delph
(4 Miles)*
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Lees
(5 Miles)*
Although the village of Lees dates back to the 14th Century it wasn't until the 19th Century that the village gained recognition due to its mineral springs. Eleven cotton mills were built in Lees which totally changed its character. |
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Whitworth
(5 Miles)*
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