Traditional county: Lancashire · District / Borough: Rossendale · Region: North West
Explore Rockliffe, Lancashire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Rockliffe map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Rockliffe |
| Traditional County | Lancashire |
| District / Borough | Rossendale |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.696567 |
| Longitude | -2.195200 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The landscape around Rockliffe is characterised by the gentle undulations of the Rossendale Valley, offering a sense of open space. It lies 0.8 km south-south-east of Bacup (from Bacup: bearing 153°T, OS grid SD 872 222). Historically, the area's development was closely tied to the textile industry, with former mills hinting at its industrial past. Today, Rockliffe retains a predominantly residential character, serving as a peaceful suburban retreat. Green spaces and local footpaths provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, connecting residents with the natural beauty of Lancashire. The proximity to Bacup ensures convenient access to amenities and services.
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Explore Rockliffe, Lancashire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.696567, -2.195200. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |