Manchester Airport 40 min
Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (26 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Rivington Pike (27 min)
This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. Haigh Woodland Park (27 min)
Large recreation area with wooded hiking trails, plus a rope course, miniature railway & golfing. Hoghton Tower (15 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. Astley Hall (24 min)
Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Brockholes (20 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Pennington Flash Country Park (33 min)
Country park featuring lakes & woods, plus paths, golfing, horseback riding & lots of birds. Heaton Park (32 min)
Urban park with a championship golf course for grown-ups, farm animals and play areas for kids. Smithills Hall (7 min)
One of Bolton's original family homes, with elements from different eras, set in formal gardens. Go Ape Rivington (10 min)
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. East Lancs Railway (26 min) Bury Market (27 min)
Long-running market with a large hall & outdoor stalls selling groceries, clothing & assorted goods. Samlesbury Hall (22 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Yarrow Valley Country Park (24 min)
700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe & visitor center. Winter Hill (31 min)
This 1,496-ft.-high hill with sweeping views, burial mounds, cairns & the Scotsman's Stump memorial. | 
