Natural landmarks · North West England
Crompton Waterfall
In or near Calderbrook.
Crompton Waterfall — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Crompton Waterfall is a other located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crompton Waterfall is located in North-West England. This natural feature is notable for its scenic beauty and is a popular spot for local walkers and nature enthusiasts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5890, -2.0749
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Shaw and Crompton
- Postcode
- OL2 8NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/1423293630 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crompton Waterfall?
- Crompton Waterfall is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL2 8NB), in the parish of Shaw and Crompton.
- What is Crompton Waterfall?
- Crompton Waterfall — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crompton Waterfall?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL2 8NB.
- Is Crompton Waterfall a protected site?
- Yes — Crompton Waterfall is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Crompton Waterfall free to visit?
- Yes, Crompton Waterfall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crompton Waterfall?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL2 8NB.