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Peel Tower

Holcombe · 11 miles

Rising 128 feet above Holcombe Moor, the stone monument known locally as Holcombe Tower marks the spot where Robert Peel, the former Prime Minister and founder of the modern police force, was commemorated after his death in 1850. Situated near Ramsbottom in Greater Manchester, the tower sits at an elevation of roughly 1 100 feet (335 metres) and forms a prominent landmark on the moorland that separates the town from the surrounding countryside. Construction began shortly after Peel’s passing, driven by a public appeal and overseen by a committee chaired by industrialist William Grant. The gritstone used for the structure was quarried on-site, leaving a visible pit beside the base. The tower’s crenellated base bears the name “Peel” above its entrance, and the four-stage shaft features mullioned windows and battlements that support a viewing platform. In 1929 the original wooden staircase was replaced with iron, and a marble panel bearing an excerpt from Peel’s 1846 speech to the House of Commons was added. During the Second World War the tower served as a lookout post; later corrosion led to its closure until a new concrete staircase was installed and the monument was rededicated in November 1985. Today the structure is owned by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, holds Grade II listed status (designated 1984), and is occasionally accessible to visitors on Sundays when the flag at its summit is flying, the flag being maintained by volunteers.

Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Rochdale · 12 miles

The former 18th-century warehouse at 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, is recognised as the site where the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society opened its shop on 21 December 1844, an event widely regarded as the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement. The building, now a Grade II listed structure, houses the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, which is owned and run by the Co-operative Heritage Trust and offers free entry. It is fully step-free, providing wheelchair access throughout. Inside, visitors encounter a recreation of the original shop, complete with the simple furniture, scales and goods that were on sale in 1844. Exhibits trace the development of early co-operatives, the Rochdale Principles, and the broader social impact of the movement, covering topics such as women’s rights, education, fair trade and social reform. The museum also highlights notable individuals, the evolution of retail, and the international spread of co-operation. The site’s recent history includes a major renovation funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, completed in 2012, which added new rooms, restored the third floor and improved displays. Earlier structural repairs in the 1970s involved inserting a reinforced concrete cage to stabilise the walls while preserving the historic façade. The museum’s location on Toad Lane is accessible from the town centre, and the surrounding area features cobbled streets, 19th-century gas lamps and a Victorian post box, reflecting the setting restored by Rochdale Council.

Peel Monument

Huncoat · 5 miles

Just after the start of the 1900s, land owned by the Peel family was donated to the people of Accrington by William Peel. Although he lived at Knowlmere Manor in the Hodder Valley, his family had a long association with Accrington, having been pioneers of

Gatty Park

Acre · 6.8 miles

Awarded a Green Flag for 2016 - 2017 Gatty Park BB5 4AE is around 3 hectares and situated to the north of Hyndburn Road in the township of Church. Gatty Park was formerly the grounds of Elmfield Hall owned by the Gatty Family. The park has four entrance

Ground work bamboo tunnel.

Haslingden Grane · 6.8 miles

Bam boo foliage tunnel for children.

Blackheath Circle

Cross Stone · 7.5 miles

Originally thought to be a Roman Barrow but archeological digs found items from much earlier - this was originally a Bronze Age Ring Cairn; In more recent history a golf course was built over it, leaving what is now a mildly raised circular earth ring.