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About Rough Knarr

Rough Knarr lies in the Pennine foothills east of Oldham, accessed via the A669 and close to the trans-Pennine A62 route. This small elevated community offers moorland views and sits conveniently for both Manchester commutes and cross-country journeys to Yorkshire. The area has good EV charging coverage with over 200 fast chargers nearby. The settlement's unusual name comes from Old Norse, with "knarr" meaning a Viking trading vessel.

Where is Rough Knarr on the map?

Rough Knarr is in England, at 53.560, -2.030 - about 5 km north of Roughtown.

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20 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Rough Knarr. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Rough Knarr9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Rough Knarr?

The closest airport to Rough Knarr is Manchester Airport, 39 km (about 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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