Burnley Embankment, Burnley

Name: Burnley Embankment
Address: Burnley, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Burnley

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Facts and practical information

The Burnley Embankment is an embankment carrying the Leeds and Liverpool Canal across the Calder and Brun valleys in Burnley, Lancashire. Also known as the Straight Mile, the embankment is 1,256 yards long and the canal runs up to 60 feet above the valley floor. The structure was chosen as one of the original Seven Wonders of the Waterways, and has been awarded a Red Wheel by the Transport Trust. ()

Coordinates: 53°47'19"N, 2°14'15"W

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Burnley United Kingdom

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Burnley Embankment – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Towneley Hall, Burnley Way, Weavers' Triangle, Burnley Town Hall.

1.2 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Towneley Hall, Burnley
31 min walk • Towneley Park is owned and managed by Burnley Borough Council and is the largest and most popular park in Burnley, Lancashire, England. The main entrance to the park is within a mile of the town centre and the park extends to the south east, covering an area of some 180 hectares.
0.4 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Burnley Way, Burnley
11 min walk • The Burnley Way is a 40-mile long distance footpath in Lancashire, England. As a circular walk it can be walked from any point, but it is common to start and finish at the Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre in Burnley.
0.4 miW
Museum, Visitor center, Science museum
Weavers' Triangle, Burnley
10 min walk • The Weavers' Triangle is an area of Burnley in Lancashire, England consisting mostly of 19th-century industrial buildings at the western side of town centre clustered around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
~1630 ftW
City hall
Burnley Town Hall, Burnley
8 min walk • Burnley Town Hall is a municipal building in Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Burnley Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.9 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Andrew's Church, Burnley
24 min walk • St Andrew's Church is in Colne Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Burnley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Margaret, Burnley, and St James, Burnley.
0.6 miN
Park
Thompson Park, Burnley
15 min walk • Thompson Park is a formal Edwardian park in Burnley, Lancashire. It was opened to the public in 1930. Located near the town centre, features include a boating lake, paddling pool, Italian gardens and a playground.
~1580 ftN
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Peter's Church, Burnley
8 min walk • St Peter's Church is an Anglican church in the town of Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn and the archdeaconry of Blackburn.
1 miSW
Park
Scott Park, Burnley
25 min walk • Scott Park is a public park in Burnley, Lancashire. It covers 7.9 hectares and was opened in 1895. Located south of the town centre, attractions include tennis courts, a children's play area, a bandstand, and bowling greens.
~500 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley
3 min walk • The Church of St Mary of the Assumption is in Yorkshire Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the diocese of Salford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
~1530 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Burnley Mechanics, Burnley
8 min walk • The Burnley Mechanics is a theatre and former Mechanics' Institute in the market town of Burnley, Lancashire, England. It was built 1854–55 and converted to a theatre in 1979. Historic England has designated the theatre a Grade II* listed building.
0.8 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Burnley
21 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is a redundant Anglican parish church, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. Holy Trinity is a Commissioners' church designed by Lewis Vulliamy in Early English style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burnley Embankment?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley (3 min walk), Burnley Mechanics, Burnley (8 min walk), St Peter's Church, Burnley (8 min walk), Burnley Town Hall, Burnley (8 min walk).

How to get to Burnley Embankment by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burnley Embankment:

Bus

Culvert • Lines: 2, 3, 4 (2 min walk)
Burnley Bus Station • Lines: 1, 14, 15, 2, 3, 4, 5, 64, 65, 9, 9 (Limited Service), 95, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, Wizz, X43, X43 (Peak), X43 Fast (3 min walk)

Train

Burnley Central (12 min walk)
Burnley Manchester Road (14 min walk)