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Briercliffe

Ward in Burnley, Lancashire, England

Coordinates:53.811, -2.18
OS grid ref:SD 88 34
Dialling code: 01282 (Burnley)
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Briercliffe sits on the northern edge of Burnley in Lancashire, England, occupying a semi‑rural strip of land on the lower slopes that look out towards Pendle Hill and the Pennines. It blends suburban housing and small village clusters with agricultural land and pockets of open moor, so residents often enjoy easy access to countryside walks while remaining within commuting distance of the town centre.

Locally there are clear echoes of the industrial era - historic links with Lancashire’s textile economy and with local quarrying and mining - but today the area is known more for its village‑style community life, local clubs and small businesses. Green spaces, a quieter pace than central Burnley and a strong sense of local identity make it a popular spot for families and walkers alike.

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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 2.5 miles4.1 km

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Schools in Briercliffe

  • Briercliffe Primary School Primary
  • St James' Lanehead C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Turf Moor Stadium 2.5 miles4.1 km
  • Forest of Rossendale Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Crown Ground Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • Blackstone Edge Mountains 12.9 miles20.8 km
  • Spotland Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Blackburn Central Library Library 13.2 miles21.2 km
  • Browsholme Hall Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
  • Ewood Park Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km
  • The Shay Stadium Stadium 14.6 miles23.6 km
  • Gigg Lane Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km
  • School Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km