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Anderton

Parish in Chorley, Lancashire, England

Coordinates:53.61, -2.578
OS grid ref:SD 61 12
Dialling code: 01257 (Coppull)
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Anderton is a compact, largely rural civil parish in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, sitting on the fringe of the West Pennine Moors and close to the popular walking country around Rivington Pike and the Rivington reservoirs. The parish landscape of moorland, stone lanes and reservoir shoreline draws walkers and birdwatchers, and you can still see elements of early 20th-century estate landscaping from the Rivington area.

Historically a small farming community with the usual stone cottages and fields, Anderton today combines agriculture with a residential mix of commuters who travel into Chorley, Bolton and Manchester. Local life is quiet and community-focused, with outdoor recreation and conservation playing an important role in the parish’s character and economy.

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Transport links

  • Manchester Airport 21.6 miles34.8 km
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 22.2 miles35.7 km
  • Adlington 1.1 miles1.7 km
  • Blackrod Railway Station 1.3 miles2.2 km

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Schools in Anderton

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton Primary

Local points of interest

  • University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
  • DW Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 6.4 miles10.4 km
  • Ewood Park Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
  • Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 9.3 miles14.9 km
  • School Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Lathom House Estate 10.2 miles16.5 km
  • Blackburn Central Library Library 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Gigg Lane Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
  • Deepdale Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Tulketh Priory Historic site 12.3 miles19.9 km