Archaeological sites · North West England
Rossendale Forest
In or near Cliviger.
Rossendale Forest — forest in Lancashire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rossendale Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7200°, -2.2440°.
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Place summary
Rossendale Forest is an archaeological site located in North-West England, within the county of Lancashire. It lies in the unparished area of Rossendale and is notable for its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7200, -2.2440
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB4 9PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3078945 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rossendale Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rossendale Forest?
- Rossendale Forest is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB4 9PN), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- What is Rossendale Forest?
- Rossendale Forest — forest in Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rossendale Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB4 9PN.
- Is Rossendale Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Rossendale Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rossendale Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB4 9PN.