Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Rossendale, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Rossendale

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Rossendale. This list contains 11 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Bacup Museum ( Home of Bacup Natural History Society)

Museum

👍👍 I have good times visiting Bacup Natural History Society.

4.90 (25 reviews) (~3.86 km from centre)

Hameldon Hill

Hiking area

👍👍 Took the chance to take a hike with the fine weather for a Sunday in February. Stunning scenery from the hill of Burnley, Padiham, Hapton, all round and beyond. The dog loved it too! Now to soak the old feet!

4.80 (59 reviews) (~7.9 km from centre)

Ashworth Waterfall

Tourist attraction

👍👍 It’s an amazing place. This is our second visit. There are a lot place nearby for trekking as well. You can freshen up in water, it’s cold though.

4.70 (132 reviews) (~8.77 km from centre)

Ellen Strange Memorial

Historical landmark

👍👍 Interesting spot part way up the hill. Well worth reading up on the history behind it. Nice views to be had from here too and not much further to climb to get to the nearby summit trig point. Fairly quiet compared to the area around Peel Tower but the paths are easily to follow but will get muddy in...

4.70 (13 reviews) (~6.24 km from centre)

Edenfield Waterfall

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Lovely circular or linear walk to a waterfall and small river. There's a picnic spot and an area for you to explore what's in the river. Walk completed with a 3 and 1 year old and a 4 month old baby. Could take a buggy on a good day. But it's fairly muddy - the baby carrier worked fine. There's some...

4.60 (136 reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)

Waugh's Well

Historical landmark

👍👍 03/10/22: been up here quite a few times walking the dog. Free parking on Edenfield Road, close to Owd Betts pub, postcode: OL12 7TY. Walk directly up and around following the footpaths. Can be muddy and wet in Autumn/Winter and bear in mind if you deviate off the path, it is moorland peat and becom...

4.60 (97 reviews) (~2.43 km from centre)

The Old River Community Garden

Garden

👍👍 A place of peace and tranquility amid busy everyday life. Wonderful!!

4.60 (16 reviews) (~5.91 km from centre)

The Fairy Dell

Tourist attraction

👍👍 nice

4.60 (14 reviews) (~3.46 km from centre)

Orchan Rocks

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Superb family walk thoroughly enjoyed

4.60 (10 reviews) (~9.98 km from centre)

The Ramsbottom Urn

Tourist attraction

4.50 (26 reviews) (~6.49 km from centre)

Tentering Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 Interesting old tower, now just a shell but in a nice quiet spot with plenty of walks nearby. Worth a visit and a read of the information board.

$$ $$

4.50 (25 reviews) (~5.64 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Rossendale, United Kingdom