Waddington
Built-up area in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.89, -2.415 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 72 43 |
| Population: | 1,028 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
Waddington is a small village and civil parish in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, in north‑west England, located a short drive south of Clitheroe. Set on rolling countryside at the edge of the Forest of Bowland AONB, it enjoys pleasant views across the valley towards Pendle Hill and is popular with walkers and cyclists exploring the local footpaths and bridleways.
The village retains a historic feel with stone cottages, a parish church, a pub and a village hall that host community events; the local economy mixes farming, small businesses and commuters who work in nearby towns. Quiet lanes, active community groups and proximity to regional attractions make Waddington typical of attractive Ribble Valley villages - rural, community‑minded and well connected for visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Waddington
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 14.2 miles
- Burnley 9.5 miles
- Blackburn 9.7 miles
- Blackpool 24.8 miles
- Bolton 20.5 miles
- Rochdale 21.4 miles
- Halifax 24.6 miles
- Bury 21.2 miles
- Morecambe 21.7 miles
- Keighley 21.1 miles
- Lancaster 18.9 miles
- Leyland 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Bradford Built-up area 1.1 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 1.2 miles
- Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Ward 1.3 miles
- Clitheroe Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Edisford & Low Moor Ward 1.5 miles
- Bashall Eaves Parish 1.6 miles
- Primrose Ward 1.7 miles
- Salthill Ward 1.7 miles
- Littlemoor Ward 2.1 miles
- Grindleton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chatburn Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Great Mitton Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Waddington
BB7 3HP, BB7 3HJ, BB7 3JL, BB7 3HU, BB7 3HH, BB7 3JQ, BB7 3HL, BB7 3HW, BB7 3JB … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 37.5 miles
- Clitheroe Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 4.5 miles
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Local points of interest
- Browsholme Hall Estate 2.9 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 8.8 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 9 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 10.1 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 10.3 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 11.5 miles
- Claughton Estate 12.4 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 13.1 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 13.7 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 13.8 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 15.3 miles
- Lancaster University University 17.2 miles