Tentering Tower, Stubbins
Hillside above Stubbins Vale Mill, off Stubbins Vale Road, Stubbins, Ramsbottom, BL0 0NS · Bolton & Bury
A Grade II listed battlemented stone tower built in 1866 for Porritt's Stubbins Vale Mill, where newly made woollen cloth was stretched and dried on tenter frames - hence 'tentering'. The roofless ruin stands dramatically on the hillside above the Irwell Valley on the National Trust's Stubbins Estate, and there's open access via a footpath walk uphill from Stubbins. A short but rewarding landmark hunt for families exploring the Ramsbottom/Holcombe area.
Spark Hub tip: The tower was deliberately sited at the edge of the hill with steep drops below it, so keep close hold of younger children; the interior is a ruin with no floors and a largely collapsed staircase.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Open access
- Address
- Hillside above Stubbins Vale Mill, off Stubbins Vale Road, Stubbins, Ramsbottom, BL0 0NS
- Price
- Check their website before you set off
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- No parking at the tower - one described route starts from Ramsbottom town centre car park, then via Stubbins Lane, Stubbins Street and East View, following the lane uphill to a footpath up to the tower
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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