Wheelton
Parish in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.689, -2.593 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 60 21 |
Wheelton is a small civil parish in the borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, made up mainly of the villages of Wheelton and Higher Wheelton. It sits on the edge of the West Pennine Moors and commands pleasant views towards the Rivington reservoirs and Rivington Pike, so it attracts walkers and those seeking countryside within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the area was agricultural with links to the small‑scale industries common to Lancashire, and today retains a strong village feel with stone cottages, local pubs and community groups; many residents commute to nearby towns such as Chorley and Bolton. Its combination of rural character, accessible walking country and quiet lanes makes it notable as a peaceful residential parish with close ties to the surrounding moorland landscape.
Postcode districts covering Wheelton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 21.5 miles
- Liverpool 23.5 miles
- Preston 7.4 miles
- Oldham 22.7 miles
- St. Helens 17.7 miles
- Wigan 10.2 miles
- Warrington 20.8 miles
- Burnley 15.8 miles
- Blackburn 6.4 miles
- Blackpool 19.5 miles
- Bolton 9.2 miles
- Salford 18.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chorley North East Ward 0.6 miles
- Higher Wheelton Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Wheelton Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Brinscall Built-up area 1 mile
- Heapey Parish 1 mile
- Withnell Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Brindle Parish 1.6 miles
- Whittle-le-Woods Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Ward 1.9 miles
- Chorley North & Astley Ward 2.3 miles
- Buckshaw & Whittle Ward 2.3 miles
- Anglezarke Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Wheelton
PR6 8HJ, PR6 8HW, PR6 8HA, PR6 8JF, PR6 8JS, PR6 8EY, PR6 8JA, PR6 8HT, PR6 8HP … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 26.6 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 26.7 miles
- Chorley Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Pleasington Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Wheelton Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Preston South 3 3.3 miles
- Shaw Hill Hotel Golf And Country Club 3 1.9 miles
- Farington Lodge Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Premier Inn Chorley North 3 1.5 miles
- Astley Bank Hotel 5.2 miles
- Purple Roomz Preston South 3 3.9 miles
- PLAZA HOTEL, Chorley-Preston, Sure Collection by Best Western 3 3.5 miles
- Preston Leyland Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South 3 5.8 miles
- Detached Homestay With Private Rooms 3.6 miles
Local points of interest
- Ewood Park Stadium 5 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.1 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 6.9 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 7.6 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 10.2 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 10.3 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 10.5 miles
- Lathom House Estate 12.5 miles
- School Stadium 12.7 miles
- Claughton Estate 13.3 miles