Hotels in Bacup

Coconut dancing in Bacup

Lying deep in the Pennines between Burnley and Rochdale, this well-preserved former mill town in Lancashire is clad with Victorian stone cottages and surrounded by windswept moors. You might even recognise it from 1980s police drama Juliet Bravo.

Mountain biking and skiing

Two old quarries above Bacup offer some of the best terrain for mountain bikers in the North West. Cragg Quarry has more than four miles of single track, while Lee Quarry has over six miles of red and black graded bike trails, designed to challenge expert riders.

Great days out for all the family

At Animal Quackers children's farm, your little ones can interact with sheep, cows, goats and alpacas. They can also hug a bunny, bottle feed a lamb and watch Harry the hawk perform amazing tricks.