West Bradford & Grindleton
Ward in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.922, -2.377 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 75 47 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
West Bradford & Grindleton sits within the rolling fells and limestone valleys of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the northern part of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England. The ward is made up of small stone-built villages, narrow lanes, dry-stone walls and packhorse bridges, with plenty of walking country and wildlife interest attracting day visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Historically Grindleton is noted for the 17th-century Grindletonian religious movement, while today the local economy remains largely agricultural - upland sheep and mixed farms - supplemented by holiday lets, small businesses and commuting to nearby Clitheroe. Community life tends to centre on village halls, seasonal shows and countryside pursuits, giving the area a quiet, close-knit rural character within easy reach of larger towns.
Postcode districts covering West Bradford & Grindleton
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 16.8 miles
- Burnley 10.3 miles
- Blackburn 12.3 miles
- Bolton 22.9 miles
- Rochdale 22.8 miles
- Halifax 24.3 miles
- Bury 23.1 miles
- Morecambe 21.9 miles
- Keighley 19.9 miles
- Lancaster 19.1 miles
- Leyland 20.5 miles
- Accrington 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Grindleton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Sawley Parish 1.6 miles
- West Bradford Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bowland Ward 2.2 miles
- Chatburn Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Waddington Built-up area 2.7 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 3 miles
- Downham Parish 3.1 miles
- Salthill Ward 3.1 miles
- Worston Parish 3.2 miles
- Clitheroe Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Bolton-by-Bowland Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in West Bradford & Grindleton
BB7 4QR, BB7 4QL, BB7 4RG, BB7 4ST, BB7 4SY, BB7 3AL, BB7 4RU, BB7 3JX, BB7 4QJ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 39.5 miles
- Clitheroe Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near West Bradford & Grindleton Ad
- The Coach and Horses 2.3 miles
- The Lower Buck Inn 2.7 miles
- The Stirk House Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Waddington Arms 2.7 miles
- 1823 Spinning Block 3.8 miles
- Northcote 5 8.3 miles
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 7.2 miles
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 7.8 miles
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 7.1 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 7.4 miles
Schools in West Bradford & Grindleton
- Bowland High Secondary
- Grindleton C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Browsholme Hall Estate 4.6 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 8.4 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 10.8 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 10.9 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 12.7 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 14.1 miles
- Claughton Estate 14.4 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 14.5 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 15.1 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 16.4 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 17 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 17.1 miles