Chipping
Ward in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.917, -2.571 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 62 46 |
The ward centred on Chipping lies in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, sitting on the edge of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a compact rural settlement amid rolling farmland and limestone fells, with good views across the valley and easy access to country walks and lanes.
Chipping retains a strong historic character, with a conservation area of stone cottages and a street plan that reflects its medieval market and droving past. The local economy is largely agricultural with a sprinkling of small businesses and visitor accommodation, and social life revolves around village events, a busy village hall and traditional community groups that keep local customs and seasonal fairs alive.
Postcode districts covering Chipping
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Burnley 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Blackburn 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Blackpool 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Bolton 23 miles37.1 km
- Morecambe 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Lancaster 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Leyland 16.2 miles26 km
- Accrington 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Chorley 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Darwen 15.8 miles25.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Bowland-with-Leagram Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Chipping Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bowland Forest Low Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bowland Forest High Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Thornley-with-Wheatley Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Hurst Green & Whitewell Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Derby & Thornley Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Bleasdale Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Newton Parish 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Bashall Eaves Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley Parish 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Dilworth Ward 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Chipping
PR3 2NN, PR3 2QQ, PR3 2QJ, PR3 2GQ, PR3 2GN, BB7 3AY, PR3 2QY, PR3 2TJ, PR3 2QA … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 37.2 miles59.9 km
- Manchester Airport 40.7 miles65.6 km
- Clitheroe Railway Station 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Whalley Railway Station 9.1 miles14.7 km
Hotels near Chipping Ad
- The Lower Buck Inn 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Waddington Arms 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Northcote 5 9 miles14.5 km
- 1823 Spinning Block 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Coach and Horses 9.9 miles16 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Chipping
- Brabins Endowed School Primary
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping Primary
- Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge Primary
Local points of interest
- Browsholme Hall Estate 3.8 miles6 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Claughton Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Lancaster University University 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Deepdale Stadium 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.6 miles25.2 km