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Barrowford

Parish in Pendle, Lancashire, England

Coordinates:53.851, -2.222
OS grid ref:SD 85 39
Population:5,378
Dialling code: 01282 (Burnley)
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Barrowford sits in the borough of Pendle in Lancashire, England, tucked at the foot of Pendle Hill and within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland. The village is bisected by the valley of the River Calder and the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with reservoirs and towpaths that make it a popular spot for walkers and birdwatchers.

Historically a mill and weaving centre, Barrowford still shows its industrial heritage in stone mill buildings and a long high street; the canal helped carry goods during the Industrial Revolution and today brings narrowboats, cafes and leisure trade. The local community is lively, with conservation areas, pubs and footpaths up Pendle Hill, and the surrounding landscape is coloured by tales of the Pendle witch trials and a strong sense of local identity.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 22.9 miles36.8 km
  • Manchester Airport 34.5 miles55.5 km
  • Nelson Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
  • Colne Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km

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Schools in Barrowford

  • Barrowford School Primary
  • Barrowford St Thomas C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Turf Moor Stadium 4.3 miles7 km
  • Crown Ground Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Browsholme Hall Estate 11.2 miles18 km
  • Blackburn Central Library Library 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Ewood Park Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km
  • Spotland Stadium Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
  • Bolton Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26 km
  • Blackstone Edge Mountains 16.2 miles26 km
  • Forest of Bowland Forest 16.3 miles26.3 km
  • Barden Tower Archaeological site 16.4 miles26.3 km