Myerscough Smithy
Built-up area in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.773, -2.565 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 62 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01254 (Blackburn) |
Myerscough Smithy sits as a tiny hamlet in the agricultural heart of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England. Its name reflects the old blacksmithing that once served local farms; today it is a scatter of stone cottages, converted barns and quiet lanes set against rolling fields and hedgerows.
Administratively part of the largely rural Ribble Valley district, the settlement has a strongly agricultural character and attracts walkers and country visitors exploring the nearby Forest of Bowland and market towns such as Clitheroe. Economically modest but historically rooted, it exemplifies the small rural communities that have shaped much of Lancashire and is valued for its tranquillity and local heritage.
Postcode districts covering Myerscough Smithy
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Oldham 24.9 miles40.1 km
- St. Helens 23.6 miles38 km
- Wigan 16.2 miles26 km
- Burnley 13 miles21 km
- Blackburn 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Blackpool 18.6 miles30 km
- Bolton 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Salford 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Rochdale 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Southport 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Bury 16.6 miles26.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Balderstone Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Mellor Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Osbaldeston Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Samlesbury Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Samlesbury & Walton Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Pleasington Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Billinge & Beardwood Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Hoghton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Clayton-le-Dale Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Cuerdale Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ribchester Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Livesey with Pleasington Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Myerscough Smithy
BB2 7HN, PR5 0TY, BB2 7LE, PR5 0UP, BB2 7FT, BB2 7LB, BB2 7LF, BB2 7FS
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 31.3 miles50.4 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 32.6 miles52.4 km
- Pleasington Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
- Cherry Tree Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Myerscough Smithy Ad
- Northcote 5 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Feildens Arms & Hotel 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Stanley House Hotel & Spa 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Winckley Stays 5 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 5.7 miles9.2 km
Local points of interest
- Blackburn Central Library Library 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 4.4 miles7 km
- Deepdale Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Claughton Estate 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.2 miles19.6 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 14.6 miles23.5 km