The Top 20 Attractions around Dalton
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Dalton. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Dalton 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 11, 2025
Scotman's Flash
Highlight โข Lake
canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists
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Eyes Lane Metal Bridge
Highlight โข Cycleway
Metal Bridge. Lovely stop off to admire the view.
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Carr Mill Dam
Highlight โข Lake
Carr Mill Reservoir was a small mill pond in 1786. It was enlarged at least twice since then to supply water to the Sankey Brook Navigation and then by the โฆ
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Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre
Highlight โข Settlement
Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.
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Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall
Highlight โข Forest
Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house โฆ
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Pimbo Lane
Highlight (Segment) โข Cycleway
Quiet and narrow lane, fast descent from the north and an easy alternative to Shaley Brow from the south.
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Shaley Brow Climb
Highlight โข Cycleway
Shaley Brow is in my opinion a Jekyll and Hyde kind of hill, on paper it doesn't look all that bad, yes it kicks up to about 14% but take โฆ
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Highlight โข River
DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.
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Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Highlight (Segment) โข Lake
Martin Mere is a mere near Burscough, in Lancashire, England, on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. The mere is a vast marsh, around grid reference SD 41 15 that was, โฆ
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Rufford Marina on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Highlight โข Structure
Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
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Heatons Bridge
Highlight โข Rest Area
Great canal side pub dating from 1837, when it served as offices for the Leeds and Liverpool freight services. Traditional pub with separate areas and home cooked food. Pill box โฆ
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