Whalley
Built-up area in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.823, -2.407 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 73 36 |
| Population: | 4,754 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
Whalley is a compact, attractive village set on the banks of the River Calder within the broad, rural Ribble Valley of Lancashire, England. It’s notable for the atmospheric ruins of a medieval Cistercian house, Whalley Abbey, and a striking brick railway viaduct that arches over the valley; narrow streets, timber-framed buildings and riverside walks give the place a distinctly historic, small‑town feel.
Despite its rural setting the village has a lively local scene of independent shops, pubs and cafés and serves as a popular base for walkers and D.I.Y. visitors exploring the Ribble Valley countryside. Good rail links on the Ribble Valley line make it convenient for commuters to places such as Clitheroe and Blackburn, while strong community life and conservation protections help preserve its historic character.
Postcode districts covering Whalley
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 12.6 miles
- Oldham 23.2 miles
- Wigan 21.6 miles
- Burnley 6.8 miles
- Blackburn 5.7 miles
- Blackpool 24.7 miles
- Bolton 16 miles
- Salford 23.4 miles
- Rochdale 17.2 miles
- Halifax 22.6 miles
- Bury 16.7 miles
- Morecambe 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whalley & Painter Wood Ward 0.2 miles
- Billington Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 0.7 miles
- Nethertown Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Wiswell Parish 1.1 miles
- Barrow Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Billington and Langho Parish 1.6 miles
- Wiswell & Barrow Ward 1.7 miles
- Billington & Langho Ward 1.7 miles
- Old Langho Built-up area 2 miles
- Overton Ward 2 miles
- Little Mitton Parish 2 miles
Example postcodes in Whalley
BB7 9XH, BB7 9YP, BB7 9UG, BB7 9RG, BB7 9SP, BB7 9TD, BB7 9RU, BB7 9SR, BB7 9RJ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.9 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Langho Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Whalley Ad
- The Swan Hotel 4 0.1 miles
- The Red Pump Inn 4.8 miles
- Foxfields Country Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel, Ribble Valley 4 1.7 miles
- Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa 4 3.9 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Northcote 5 1.9 miles
- 1823 Spinning Block 3.1 miles
- Above Hotels 5 7.1 miles
Schools in Whalley
- Oakhill School Independent - all ages
- Whalley C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 4.2 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6.2 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 7.4 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 7.6 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.7 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 12 miles
- Claughton Estate 13 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 13.3 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.6 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 14.8 miles
- School Stadium 16.5 miles