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Towns near Smithy Bridge
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Wardle
(1 Mile)*
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Littleborough
(1 Mile)*
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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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. |
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Milnrow
(2 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. |
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New Hey
(3 Miles)*
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Whitworth
(3 Miles)*
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Facit
(3 Miles)*
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Shawforth
(4 Miles)*
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Castleton
(4 Miles)*
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Royton
(4 Miles)*
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Walsden
(5 Miles)*
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Shaw
(5 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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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. |
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Heywood
(5 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). |
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Bacup
(5 Miles)*
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