The Peel Tower

Over the border today into Lancashire for our six mile walk from Ramsbottom up to the Peel Tower at Holcombe then over Holcombe Moor.

The tower commemorates Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister of Britain between 1841 and 1846; founder of the modern Police Force (once named 'Peelers' and still often referred to as 'Bobbys'). He is also renowned for repealing the Corn Laws.

The tower standing at 128ft opened in 1852 and sits on the top of Holcombe Hill (1100ft.) on the west side of the Irwell Valley offering magnificent views.