The Top 20 Attractions around Nelson
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Nelson. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nelson is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Pendle Hill summit trig point
Highlight • Summit
An outlier of the fells of the main Forest of Bowland AONB, Pendle Hill is a superb standalone peak. At 1,827 feet (532 m), it's high enough to feel big …
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Brontë Bridge and Brontë Waterfall
Highlight • Viewpoint
This waterfall is a must-see for any fans of the Brontë sisters. A few miles from Haworth, where they grew up, the waterfall was a place the sisters visited to …
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The Singing Ringing Tree
Highlight • Monument
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Whirlaw Stones Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
At over 1,400 feet above sea-level the Bride-stones on the windswept moors to the east of Todmorden and the Calder Valley, there is a ½ mile long escarpment of Millstone …
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Mount Cross (Idol Cross)
Highlight • Natural Monument
Very close to the junction of Mount Lane and Delf Lane.
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