Prestolee Aqueduct, Bolton

Name: Prestolee Aqueduct
Address: Bolton, United Kingdom

#41 among attractions in Bolton

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Facts and practical information

Prestolee Aqueduct is a stone-built aqueduct in Prestolee, Kearsley in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The four-arch structure was constructed in 1793 to carry the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal across the River Irwell. It is now preserved as a Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°33'9"N, 2°22'35"W

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Day trips

Prestolee Aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Irwell Sculpture Trail, Moses Gate Country Park, Farnworth Town Hall, Ringley Old Bridge.

1.7 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Vernacular architecture
Irwell Sculpture Trail, Manchester
43 min walk • The Irwell Sculpture Trail, a unique hiking trail located in the city of Manchester, United Kingdom, offers an extraordinary blend of art, nature, and recreation. This outdoor gallery stretches over 33 miles from Salford Quays to Bacup, featuring over 70 works of art...
0.4 miNW
Park
Moses Gate Country Park, Bolton
11 min walk • Moses Gate Country Park, part of which is also known as Crompton Lodges, is a 750 acre site situated at Moses Gate in the Croal and Irwell Valleys 3 miles south of Bolton town centre on the A6053 road which connects Farnworth to Little Lever.
0.8 miW
City hall
Farnworth Town Hall, Bolton
21 min walk • Farnworth Town Hall is a municipal building in Market Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Farnworth Borough Council, is a grade II listed building.
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Ringley Old Bridge, Manchester
24 min walk • Ringley Old Bridge is an ancient stone bridge in Kearsley near Bolton, England which crosses the River Irwell, linking Ringley with Stoneclough. It has two large semi-circular arches, and a third smaller arch, for the tow path. It is a Grade II* structure, listed on 19 August 1986.
0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Matthew's Church, Bolton
19 min walk • St Matthew's Church is in the town of Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bolton, the archdeaconry of Bolton, and the diocese of Manchester. St Matthew's is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.5 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John the Evangelist's Church, Bolton
14 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is in Church Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bolton, the archdeaconry of Bolton, and the diocese of Manchester. Its benefice is united with those of St Peter, Farnworth, Holy Trinity, Prestolee, and St Saviour, Ringley.
1 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Saviour's Church, Manchester
26 min walk • St Saviour's Church is in Ringley, Kearsley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bolton, the archdeaconry of Bolton and the diocese of Manchester.
1 miS
Town, Area
Kearsley, Manchester
27 min walk • Kearsley is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The population at the 2011 census was 14,212. Historically part of Lancashire, it lies 8 miles northwest of Manchester, 5 miles southwest of Bury and 3+3⁄4 miles south of Bolton.
0.9 miW
53°32'58"N • 2°23'49"W
Farnworth Little Theatre, Bolton
23 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1 miSE
Archaeological site
Scheduled monuments in Greater Manchester, Manchester
26 min walk • There are 37 scheduled monuments in Greater Manchester, a metropolitan county in North West England.
1.2 miW
Town, Area
Farnworth, Bolton
31 min walk • Farnworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, 2.3 miles southeast of Bolton, 4.3 miles south-west of Bury, and 7.5 miles northwest of Manchester.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prestolee Aqueduct?

Nearby attractions include Nob End, Bolton (3 min walk), Kearsley Mill, Bolton (9 min walk), Moses Gate Country Park, Bolton (11 min walk), Little Lever, Bolton (13 min walk).

How to get to Prestolee Aqueduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prestolee Aqueduct:

Train

Farnworth (14 min walk)
Kearsley (15 min walk)

Bus

Farnworth Bus Station (21 min walk)
Manchester Road/Moses Gate • Lines: 8 (28 min walk)