About Atherton

Atherton lies between Bolton and Wigan in Greater Manchester's former coalfield, connected by the A577 and close to M61 access via Bolton. The town serves as a gateway to the region's industrial heritage, with good EV charging coverage and straightforward links to Liverpool, Manchester, and the broader motorway network. Its heritage blue plaques mark significant mining sites, including the former Gibfield Colliery.

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Atherton is in England, at 53.524, -2.494 - about 4 km north-east of Leigh, Wigan.

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EV Chargers in Atherton

• 1041 Bury Road, Bolton1041 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PY50 kW
• 202 Manchester Rd, Bolton202 Manchester Rd, Bolton, England, BL2 1HE50 kW
• 37 The Linkway, Bolton37 The Linkway, Bolton, BL6 6JA50 kW
• Albert Road, BoltonAlbert Road, Bolton, BL4 9HF50 kW
• Chorley New Road, BoltonChorley New Road, Bolton, BL6 6DT50 kW

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Data source: OpenChargeMap

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