Briercliffe

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.