Travelling to Rossendale couldn’t be easier, situated in the heart of England’s North West Rossendale is centrally located for Lancashire, Yorkshire, Merseyside and Cheshire. There are excellent transport connections for both UK and international visitors with four airports just an hour away, whilst the M65, M62 and M66 bring in visitors from across the country. For the most up-to-date travel information by bus, coach or train visit Traveline or call 0871 200 22 33.

By Air: Manchester airport is the closest airport to Rossendale with a further three airports within one hour’s drive-time.

• Manchester Airport 58km (35 miles)
• Blackpool Airport 66km (40miles)
• Liverpool Airport 77km (48 miles)
• Leeds Airport 80km (50 miles)
  

By Car
Rossendale is never far from a motorway connection and that’s one of the area’s key attractions – the fact that it is so easy to get to and from. Set in the centre of a triangle formed by the Lancashire towns of Blackburn, Burnley and Bury; the M66 is only 10km (6 miles) away, the M65 is 16km (10 miles) away and the M60/M62 26km (16 miles).

By Rail or Bus
The main bus station is located on Bacup Rd., Rawtenstall and the nearest mainline railway stations are at Burnley, Bury and Todmorden. Bus and rail timetables are available from Rawtenstall Library. Full details of all Rossendale bus timetables and fare offers are also available from the Rossendale Transport.

East Lancashire Railway
The service runs between Rawtenstall, Bury and Heywood. The railway does not operate at all times during the week so it is best to check before you plan your journey. For latest details of timetables and fares on the East Lancashire Railway visit their website.

Trampers
Visitors using the Tramper must be accompanied by an able-bodied person. There is no charge for using a Tramper. There are many accompanied Tramper excursions taking place in Rossendale throughout the year at: Scout Moor, Lee Quarry, Cowm & Cow Clough, the Clowbridge circuit and Landgate & Moss Quarries. Contact the Countryside Rangers directly for an up to date countryside events programme which details Tramper excursions or visit www.lancashire.gov.uk and search on ‘countryside events’. T: 01772 534709 or 01995 640557.