Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9PA

Ramsbottom is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. The population at the 2011 census was 17,872. Historically in Lancashire, it lies on the River Irwell in the West Pennine Moors, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) north‑west of Bury and 12 miles (19 km) of Manchester. Its Victorian architecture, Pennine landscape and industrial heritage, including the East Lancashire Railway, contribute to heritage tourism in the town. The town’s setting on the River Irwell provides scenic river views, while the surrounding Pennine Moors offer opportunities for walking and enjoying the countryside. Ramsbottom’s historic market and Victorian buildings give the town a distinctive character, and its proximity to larger urban centres such as Bury and Manchester allows residents convenient access to wider services and employment options.