Suburban and rural gems in the North West - suggestions please

[Quinno]

Because Reasons it looks like my annual birthday Euro jaunt is off so I'm making do with a few days pubbing in England. Probably Manchester based as I'm not trusting booking trains in advance and the Megabus will save me. I'm after recommendations for suburban/rural gems in the North West.

Looking to burn time travelling during the day else I'll just spend 4 days getting needlessly wazzocked in town centres. Quality over quantity is what I'm aiming for...

Suggestions?

[sheffield hatter]

This one (https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/pubs/101) is reported as long-term closed on WhatPub, but on the Heritage newsletter it was said that a new tenant is being sought. If it's open it's well worth the effort of getting there.

This one (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/6008/) is a bit of a train ride from Manchester, but if they're running it's a tremendous journey and with a great pub at the end (well, a 25 minute walk from the station).

[trainman]

This one (https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/pubs/101) is reported as long-term closed on WhatPub, but on the Heritage newsletter it was said that a new tenant is being sought. If it's open it's well worth the effort of getting there.

This one (https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/6008/) is a bit of a train ride from Manchester, but if they're running it's a tremendous journey and with a great pub at the end (well, a 25 minute walk from the station).
What station is that Will..? I don't see one within that distance...

[Mobyduck]

What station is that Will..? I don't see one within that distance...

It's Foxfield, doesn't show up on the interactive map until you blow it right up.

[Pangolin]

If you are travelling about by train, don't forget the Plusbus ticket which is usually great value. For example the Accrington/Blackburn one is only £2.50 and covers Great Harwood and other interesting places.