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Briercliffe

Parish in Burnley, Lancashire, England

Coordinates:53.811, -2.179
OS grid ref:SD 88 34
Dialling code: 01282 (Burnley)
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Briercliffe is a civil parish on the northern fringe of Burnley in Lancashire, England. Set on the lower slopes of Hameldon Hill, the parish rises into open moorland and offers wide views towards Pendle Hill and across the Ribble Valley to the Pennines, blending a semi‑rural feel with easy access to the town.

Historically centred on farming, stone quarrying and small‑scale textile work feeding nearby industry, it has kept a strong local identity with scattered villages and hamlets, a parish council and community groups. Today many residents commute into Burnley or neighbouring towns, yet the area still attracts walkers and those seeking countryside close to urban services.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 21.5 miles34.6 km
  • Manchester Airport 31.8 miles51.2 km
  • Nelson Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Brierfield Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km

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Schools in Briercliffe

  • Briercliffe Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Turf Moor Stadium 2.6 miles4.1 km
  • Forest of Rossendale Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Crown Ground Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
  • Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • Blackstone Edge Mountains 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Spotland Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Blackburn Central Library Library 13.2 miles21.2 km
  • Browsholme Hall Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
  • Ewood Park Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • The Shay Stadium Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
  • Gigg Lane Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km
  • Bolton Abbey Historic site 16.6 miles26.7 km