Roughtown

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Roughtown occupies a useful spot in Greater Manchester's eastern edge, where the Pennines meet the urban sprawl between Manchester and Oldham. The A635 provides the main route through town, connecting to the M60 orbital at Junction 23 just 8 miles away, making it handy for Peak District access or cross-Pennine travel. Local routes include the A670 to Oldham and A663 to Ashton-under-Lyne. The old municipal baths building remains a distinctive landmark from the mill town era.