How far is it from Bacup to Rake Head?

The distance between Bacup and Rake Head is 3 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bacup to Rake Head?

The drive from Bacup to Rake Head takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Bacup to Rake Head?

The fastest route from Bacup to Rake Head covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Rake Head from Bacup?

Rake Head lies roughly to the south-west of Bacup.

Are there charging stations between Bacup and Rake Head?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bacup to Rake Head, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW); Barracks Road, Burnley (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 96.

Bacup Rake Head

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Bacup to Rake Head takes about 10 min via A681. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 3 mi

1 Depart 16 yd
2 Continue U-turn 54 yd
3 Keep slightly left onto St James Street 20 yd
4 Turn left onto Market Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Newchurch Road 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Brandwood Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Rakehead Lane 1 mi
8 Arrive onto Rakehead Lane 1 yd

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The return trip from Rake Head to Bacup covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Charging points along the way

96 chargers

M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, HeywoodM62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2HQ350 kW
New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge RoadNew Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6HR300 kW
Barracks Road, BurnleyBarracks Road, Burnley, England175 kW
Eg Stubbins Lane, RamsbottomEg Stubbins Lane, Ramsbottom, BL0 0PP150 kW
Euro Garages Limited, WatersideEuro Garages Limited, Waterside, BB1 2FA150 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Rake Head → Cribden Side6 mi · 20 min Rake Head → Weir4 mi · 10 min Rake Head → Bank Lane7 mi · 15 min Rake Head → Bottomley9 mi · 20 min Rake Head → Waterside, Lancashire 213 mi · 30 min Rake Head → Loveclough6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Bacup to Rake Head?: The distance between Bacup and Rake Head is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bacup to Rake Head?: The drive from Bacup to Rake Head takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Bacup to Rake Head?: The fastest route from Bacup to Rake Head covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Rake Head from Bacup?: Rake Head lies roughly to the south-west of Bacup.
Are there charging stations between Bacup and Rake Head?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bacup to Rake Head, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW); Barracks Road, Burnley (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 96.

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