Ward in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.836, -2.579 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 61 37 |
Dilworth is a largely rural ward within the borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire, characterised by rolling pasture, hedgerows and patches of moorland that sweep toward the nearby Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape is typical of the north-west English countryside, with dry‑stone walls, wooded hollows and small rivers and streams that make it popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Economically and socially the ward leans on agriculture - sheep and dairy farms remain prominent - complemented by small local enterprises, pubs and seasonal visitor accommodation. There are also visible layers of history in stone farmhouses, village churches and occasional industrial relics from the nineteenth century, while many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Clitheroe or to centres like Preston for work, keeping a mix of traditional rural life and modern connections.
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