Ramsbottom is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury within Greater Manchester, England. Historically situated in Lancashire, the town lies on the River Irwell in the West Pennine Moors, positioned approximately 3.9 miles north-west of Bury and 12 miles from Manchester.
The town has a population that was recorded at 17,872 during the 2011 census. It is characterized by its Victorian architecture, industrial heritage, and surrounding Pennine landscape. These features, along with the East Lancashire Railway, contribute to the area's heritage tourism.