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3About Rufford
Rufford lies between Ormskirk and Preston on the A59, surrounded by West Lancashire's flat farming country. The village connects easily to the M58 via Burscough, making it accessible for day trips from Liverpool or Manchester. With over 150 EV charging points nearby, it's well-equipped for electric vehicles. The 12th-century Cistercian abbey ruins remain the centrepiece, with striking stone arches still standing in manicured gardens.
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Rufford is in England, at 53.634, -2.817 - about 11 km north-west of Appley Bridge.
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What is the closest airport to Rufford?
The closest airport to Rufford is Manchester Airport, 59 km (about 46 min by car). Other airports nearby: Liverpool John Lennon Airport.