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Weir

Built-up area in Rossendale, Lancashire, England

Coordinates:53.726, -2.196
OS grid ref:SD 87 25
Dialling code: 01282 (Burnley)
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Weir sits on the eastern side of the borough of Rossendale in Lancashire, England, tucked into the valley of the River Irwell and within easy reach of Rawtenstall. The village’s steep valley sides, stone-built terraces and wooded cloughs reflect the character of the Rossendale valley and give good views towards the nearby Pennines.

Historically Weir grew as a small textile and quarrying community in the 19th century, with streams and millponds driving local industry; many former mill buildings and workers’ cottages still shape the built environment. Today it is largely residential and commuter-orientated, with local pubs, community groups and handy access to country walks, valued for its strong local identity and proximity to both rural moors and centres such as Rawtenstall and Manchester.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
  • Manchester Airport 25.9 miles41.7 km
  • Todmorden Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
  • Walsden Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km

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Local points of interest

  • Forest of Rossendale Forest 2.3 miles3.7 km
  • Turf Moor Stadium 4.6 miles7.3 km
  • Spotland Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Crown Ground Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Blackstone Edge Mountains 8.5 miles13.8 km
  • Gigg Lane Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • School Stadium 11.1 miles17.8 km
  • Blackburn Central Library Library 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Ewood Park Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
  • Boundary Park Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Heaton Park Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km