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Accrington Rail Station

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Peaks nearby
30
highest 557m
Walking routes
21
within 10 miles

About Accrington Rail Station

Accrington is a town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England. It lies about 4 miles (6 km) east of Blackburn, 6 miles (10 km) west of Burnley, 13 miles (21 km) east of Preston, 20 miles (32 km) north of Manchester and is situated on the culverted River Hyndburn. Commonly abbreviated by locals to "Accy", the town has a population of 35,456 according to the 2011 census. Accrington is the largest settlement and the seat of the Hyndburn borough council.

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Hills, trails and walks from the platform

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

Whinney Hill191m1.1 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot)
Great Hameldon409m2.3 mi (about 3 to 3.5 mi on foot)
Rushy Hill377m3.3 mi (about 4.5 to 5 mi on foot)
Height House Hill240m3.7 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot)
Cribden Hill401m3.8 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot)