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Kearsley was once a part of Farnworth. It has now become an independent township. The Irwell forms its northeastern boundary. The road from Manchester to Bolton runs northwest through the middle, with a length of approximately a mile and a quarter within the boundaries. The township covers 997 acres. The terrain generally slopes from the highlands at the southwest border to the steep banks of Irwell. Lower Kearsley is located by the bridge over the river and is commonly called Ringley because it's considered to be part of Ringley in Pilkington.