Bolton & Slyne
Ward in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.096, -2.794 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 48 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01524 (Lancaster) |
The Bolton & Slyne ward covers the coastal and roadside communities of Bolton-le-Sands and Slyne-with-Hest on the eastern shore of Morecambe Bay, just north of Lancaster in Lancashire. Sitting along the A6 and close to the M6 with the Lancaster Canal nearby, the area is prized for estuary views, foreshore walking and birdwatching, while local transport links make it a convenient spot for commuters.
Historically the villages grew from small agricultural and coastal trading roots and retain character in stone cottages, churches and village centres; today the local economy is a mix of shops, pubs, tourism and residents who travel to work in Lancaster, Morecambe or further afield. Community life is strong, with active parish groups and conservation-minded residents who value the ward’s coastal scenery and quieter village feel.
Postcode districts covering Bolton & Slyne
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 22.5 miles
- Blackpool 20.7 miles
- Morecambe 3.1 miles
- Lancaster 3.4 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 17.6 miles
- Kendal 16.1 miles
- Fleetwood 15.9 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde 19 miles
- Heysham 5.1 miles
- Cleveleys 17.7 miles
- Clitheroe 22.3 miles
- Kirkham 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bolton-le-Sands Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Slyne-with-Hest Parish 1 mile
- Nether Kellet Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Halton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Skerton Ward 2.2 miles
- Halton-with-Aughton Parish 2.3 miles
- Bare Ward 2.4 miles
- Torrisholme Ward 2.4 miles
- Carnforth Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Carnforth & Millhead Ward 2.6 miles
- Scale Hall Ward 2.6 miles
- Bulk Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Bolton & Slyne
LA2 6RD, LA2 6JD, LA5 8JZ, LA5 8JB, LA5 8JA, LA5 8BF, LA5 8JD, LA2 6EW, LA2 6AU … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 48.7 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 52.7 miles
- Bare Lane Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Carnforth Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels in Bolton & Slyne Ad
Schools in Bolton & Slyne
- Bolton-le-Sands C of E Primary School Primary
- Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Globe Arena Stadium 3.8 miles
- Lancaster University University 6 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 6.7 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 9.8 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 11.2 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 11.9 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.4 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12.5 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 13.7 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 14.1 miles
- Watercrook Archaeological site 14.8 miles