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Village
Clitheroe
On the fringe of Pendle Forest, Sabden is set beneath the impressive bulk of Pendle Hill. This is the site of Pendle Ski Club's dry slopes, where tuition is available to visitors. Pendle Hill itself is where George Fox, founder of the Quakers,…
Town
The market town of Longridge commands a view of the whole of the Fylde Plain.
From the top of Longridge Fell it is possible to see the Welsh Mountains, the Isle of Man, Ingleborough and the Loud Valley.
Town
It is a town with a proud industrial heritage. The Mercer Hall Leisure Centre in Queen Street and the town clock pay tribute to John Mercer (1791-1866), the 'father' of Great Harwood, who revolutionised the cotton dyeing process with his invention
Village
Wycoller is a picturesque hamlet famous for its the ruins of Wycoller Hall where Charlotte Brontë set part of Jane Eyre. Here you can walk over the historic "Clam Bridge" that dates back to the Iron Age.
Countryside
CLITHEROE
Chipping is a picturesque village on the slopes above the River Loud. In Medieval days no fewer than five water mills were sited along Chipping beck.
Countryside
Lune Valley, Carnforth
The scenic village of Arkholme has some very old houses, a pleasant walk down to the river Lune and good pub.
Village
Lancaster
The village of Halton has evidence of an 11th century Norman motte & bailey castle and in the churchyard of St Wilfreds, stands the Halton Cross, which is believed to have been carved by Norsemen over 1000 years ago
Countryside
Croston
Take in Croston’s picture postcard cottages, historic homes, a church that dates back to William the Conqueror and a cobbled packhorse bridge, erected in the 15th century, which crosses the River Yarrow.
Village
The picturesque village Wray is the centre of Scarecrow festivals in Lancashire, England. It has a Post Office and General Store, 2 Pubs, tea rooms, a new Cafe at Bridge House Farm and its own village website.
Whitworth
Whitworth is a popular, thriving town, nestled in the stunning foothills of the Pennines. It is situated in the Rossendale Valley, right on the tip of the Lancashire boundary bordering Greater Manchester to the south, with West Yorkshire just…
Village
Kirkham
Kirkham is situated amid pleasant villages and farmlands within easy reach of coastal resorts and with excellent shopping facilities
Village
Banks
Banks is the largest of the villages of the parish of North Meols on the West Lancashire coastal plain. Like most villages in the area, it was primarily an agricultural village thanks to the excellent soil round about, although there was also noticea
Market Town
Ormskirk is an historic Market Town in the heart of West Lancashire steeped in history and character. It offers excellent shopping and a wide range of restaurants, cafes and pubs all in walking distance within a compact town centre. There’s been a…
Village
Hesketh Bank
This is West Lancashire's most northerly parish and has a lengthy foreshore along the south bank of the River Ribble. It also extends along the west bank of the river Douglas.
Coastal
Lancaster
Once the largest port in the North west, now a quiet village and marina, Glasson dock still handles over 150,000 tonnes of cargo annually
Village
The rural parish of Dalton lies to the north of Up Holland and east of Ormskirk. The landscape is dominated by Ashurst Hill, 570 feet above sea level, which is crowned by a beacon tower re-erected in 1768 by Lord Skelmersdale.
Village
Burnley
The picturesque hamlet of Briercliffe is situated approximately 3 miles north of Burnley with views over Thursden Valley. This stone built community was once a centre for the cotton industry and contains many interesting and historic buildings dating
Village
Lytham St Annes
Although bisected by the M55, in reality it is untouched by main roads and comprises quiet county lanes, small woods and farmsteads. An old windmill, used originally to grind corn, is now a beautiful home. Several tastefully restored cottages, some
Countryside
Bolton-by-Bowland is a tranquil and charming little village, with two village greens. The smaller green contains the remains of a 13th Century stone cross and old stocks.
Village
Clitheroe
The ruins of Sawley Abbey , a Cistercian establishment founded in 1147 by William de Percy, dominates this tranquil spot.