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Thread: Suburban and rural gems in the North West - suggestions please

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    Default Suburban and rural gems in the North West - suggestions please

    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?

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    Default Victoria at Great Harwood and Manor Arms at Broughton in Furness

    This one 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 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).
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    Quote Originally Posted by sheffield hatter View Post
    This one 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 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...

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    Quote Originally Posted by trainman View Post
    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.
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    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.
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