Rossendale Valley

The Rossendale Valley is in the Rossendale area of Lancashire, England, between the West Pennine Moors and the main range of the Pennines. The area includes the steep-sided valleys of the River Irwell and its tributaries (between Rawtenstall and Bacup), which flow southwards into Greater Manchester. The rivers cut through the moorland of the Rossendale Hills, generally characterized by open unwooded land, despite the ancient designation of "forest".

Rossendale Valley
The Rawtenstall end of the valley
Location within Lancashire
Location within Rossendale
LocationRossendale, Lancashire
Nearest cityManchester, England
Coordinates53.698°N 2.281°W / 53.698; -2.281
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