Shaw and Crompton

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Crompton Moor This walled track is on the lower slopes of the moor above Brushes Clough quarry. There are many tracks on this large area of open space on the edge of Shaw's urban area. It is a very popular amenity for off road cyclists, dog walkers and other lovers of the countryside.
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A view of Shaw and Crompton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. Looking west into square grid reference SD9408 from grid reference SD951088 towards Shaw's remaining cotton mills now in use as storage and distribution centres.
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Moss Gate Road. Looking northeast towards Whitfield dairy farm from a point where Moss Gate Road ceases to border the Rushcroft area of Shaw. Crompton Moor can be seen on the skyline.
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Small Brook Road The start of the cobbled descent to Woodend from the top of Dunwood Park.
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Pingot Quarry This is the east face of the quarry looking from the bottom of the waterfall.
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4 out of 5
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
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Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ringway Road Manchester England
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The bed mattress was good and I slept. The most important part of a hotel.

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

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4 out of 5
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