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Marl Pits Pool & Sports Complex

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Swimming Pool

Contact Details

New Church Road
Rawtenstall
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 7SW

Tel: 01706 226850

Fax: 01706 830256

Opening Times

Open All Year
Opening (01/01/2007 - 31/12/2012)
DayTimes
Monday07:0018:00
Tuesday12:0018:30
Wednesday07:0018:00
Thursday07:0019:00
Friday07:0019:00
Saturday09:0016:30
Sunday09:0015:00

Facilities

  • Disabled Access Level 1
  • Disabled Access Level 2
  • Disabled Access Level 3
  • Disabled Access/Toilets
  • Open All Year

Outdoor Pursuits

Surrounded by picturesque views of the Rossendale hills, Marl Pits Swimming Pool is situated off Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall. Originally built in 1974 the site was extensively refurbished in 2000. With its light and airy atmosphere the 25 metre pool is the focal point for a varied water activity programme to suit all ages. In addition, there is a smaller pool, which is ideal for the younger family members to develop water skills through play. With good parking and disabled facilities, Marl Pits Pool provides a friendly informal atmosphere for everyone.

Road Directions

From M65: Exit junction 8 taking the A56/A6068 exit to Bury/Manchester/M66/Clitheroe. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A56 heading to Manchester/Bury/M66/Accrington/A679. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Blackburn Road/A680 heading to Haslingden. Slight left at Hud Rake. Turn left at Rake Foot. Slight right to stay on Rake Foot. Continue onto Kirk Hill Road. Continue onto Haslingden Old Road and then onto Newchurch Road. Marl Pits Pool and Sports is signposted and is on the left.

From M66: Continue onto A56 and take slight right at A682 (signs for Rawtenstall). Slight left at St Marys Way/A682. Take the 1st right onto St Marys Way. Continue onto Bank Street and turn right at Grange Crescent, and slight right at Grange Road. Turn right at Newchurch Road. Marl Pits Pool & Sports is signposted and is on the left.

Approach from M66 at Rawtenstall. Follow signs from Burnley, turn right at traffic lights by Ramshead Public House. Marl Pits is half mile up Newchurch Road on left-hand side.

Public Transport Directions

For public transport information out of normal office hours contact:
Travel Line: 0871 200 2233 (for bus services around the Lancashire area)
National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50