Whittle-le-Woods
Parish in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.685, -2.635 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 58 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 (Coppull) |
Whittle-le-Woods sits on the southern edge of Chorley in Lancashire, England, where low-lying farmland meets the western fringes of the West Pennine Moors. The parish includes older stone-built hamlets such as White Coppice and enjoys proximity to the reservoir country around Rivington and Anglezarke, making it popular with walkers and countryside day-trippers, while the nearby M61 keeps larger towns within easy commuting distance.
Historically the area grew from agricultural roots into pockets of quarrying, mining and small-scale industry in the 18th and 19th centuries, and its name hints at a once-more wooded landscape. Today it is largely residential with a strong village feel - local pubs, clubs and community groups remain important - and a mix of conservation-minded corners, former industrial sites, and small businesses that reflect its rural‑meets‑commuter character.
Postcode districts covering Whittle-le-Woods
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 22.6 miles
- Liverpool 22.4 miles
- Preston 6.7 miles
- Oldham 24.1 miles
- St. Helens 17 miles
- Wigan 9.8 miles
- Warrington 20.6 miles
- Burnley 17.5 miles
- Blackburn 7.8 miles
- Blackpool 18.2 miles
- Bolton 10.4 miles
- Salford 19.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whittle-le-Woods Built-up area 0 miles
- Buckshaw & Whittle Ward 0.6 miles
- Wheelton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Clayton West & Cuerden Ward 1.4 miles
- Chorley North & Astley Ward 1.4 miles
- Clayton-le-Woods Parish 1.5 miles
- Euxton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Astley Village Parish 1.7 miles
- Heapey Parish 1.8 miles
- Buckshaw & Worden Ward 1.8 miles
- Brindle Parish 2.1 miles
- Cuerden Parish 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Whittle-le-Woods
PR7 7FS, PR6 7HL, PR6 7HH, PR6 7HB, PR6 8AJ, PR6 7HP, PR7 7FN, PR7 7DF, PR6 7FS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 27.3 miles
- Euxton Balshaw Lane Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Chorley Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels in Whittle-le-Woods Ad
Schools in Whittle-le-Woods
- Whittle-le-Woods C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 6.4 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 6.7 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 6.7 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 7.6 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 9.7 miles
- Lathom House Estate 11.1 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 11.2 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 12.1 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 12.5 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 12.8 miles