Peel Tower – Pilgrims' Cross Monument loop from Ramsbottom

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Peel Tower – Pilgrims' Cross Monument loop from Ramsbottom

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Peel Tower – Pilgrims' Cross Monument loop from Ramsbottom

02:51

9.61km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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734 m

Peel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1852 this monument was erected in tribute to Sir Robert Peel; founder of the Police force and Prime Minister 1841-1846.
The tower opens around once a month when …

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1.59 km

Harcles Hill Cairn, Holcombe Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Harcles Hill on Holcombe Moor stands at 371m. It's an area owned and managed by the National Trust who are embarking on a peat land restoration project. Restoration of this …

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2.74 km

On the moors above Bury is a large cube shaped monument, marking the site of the Pilgrims Cross. The four sides of the cube tell the story and history of the cross, its significance and destruction.

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3.81 km

View from Bull Hill

Highlight • Trail

This is possibly the grandest viewpoint on the Rossendale Way, a medium-distance trail that circumnavigates this beautiful borough.

The vista is extensive on a clear day. In the north are …

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4.17 km

Buckden Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

An enchanting stretch of woodland that ascends into the moors from the industrial village of Stubbins. A series of cascades accompanies you through the wood, their soothing sound the perfect …

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4.97 km

Stubbins Estate Walk

Highlight • Forest

The Stubbins Estate, which consists of 436 acres of land, farmsteads and the Cliffe house was given to the National Trust by Lieutenant Colonel Austin Townsend Porritt as a memorial …

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7.73 km

The River Artwork

Highlight • Monument

The River is a path of stainless steel that meanders through this lovely picnic site for 289 feet (88 m). It ends in a collection of 34 wooden posts, which …

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9.61 km

End point

Bus stop

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