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 miles36.3 km
- Blackpool 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Morecambe 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Lancaster 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Kendal 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Fleetwood 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde 19 miles30.6 km
- Heysham 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Cleveleys 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Clitheroe 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Kirkham 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bolton-le-Sands Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Slyne-with-Hest Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Nether Kellet Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Halton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Skerton Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Halton-with-Aughton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bare Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Torrisholme Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Carnforth Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Carnforth & Millhead Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Scale Hall Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bulk Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bolton & Slyne
LA5 8EL, LA5 8EQ, LA2 6EZ, LA2 6DW, LA2 6LB, LA2 6JQ, LA5 8LX, LA2 6AE, LA5 8LJ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 48.7 miles78.4 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 52.7 miles84.8 km
- Bare Lane Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Carnforth Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Bolton & Slyne Ad
- Quite Simply French 5 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Craigwell 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Shipping Lanes Hotel 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Kerswell Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Morecambe Hotel 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Crown Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Royal at Heysham 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Borough Lancaster 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Longlands Inn & Cottages 5 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Grange Boutique Hotel 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
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 miles6.1 km
- Lancaster University University 6 miles9.7 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Holker Hall Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Underley Hall Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Terry Bank Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.4 miles20 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Watercrook Archaeological site 14.8 miles23.9 km