Whalley
Parish in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.821, -2.403 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 73 36 |
| Population: | 4,754 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
Whalley is a large village and civil parish in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, set where the wooded valley of the River Calder meets low-lying farmland on the edge of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its compact centre of stone streets and terraces clusters around the striking ruins of Whalley Abbey, while nearby lanes and rights of way make it a popular base for walkers and cyclists exploring the Ribble Valley and the countryside towards Clitheroe.
Historically centred on the medieval abbey and local agriculture, the village now combines conservation-minded tourism with everyday services: independent shops, pubs, a railway link and local schools sustain a lively community. The mix of heritage, community events and easy rail or road commuting to places like Blackburn means Whalley retains a strong village identity while serving as a gateway to the surrounding Lancashire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Whalley
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 12.7 miles
- Oldham 23 miles
- Wigan 21.5 miles
- Burnley 6.6 miles
- Blackburn 5.6 miles
- Blackpool 24.9 miles
- Bolton 15.8 miles
- Salford 23.2 miles
- Rochdale 17 miles
- Halifax 22.4 miles
- Bury 16.5 miles
- Keighley 20.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whalley & Painter Wood Ward 0.2 miles
- Whalley Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Billington Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 0.9 miles
- Nethertown Built-up area 1 mile
- Wiswell Parish 1.1 miles
- Barrow Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Billington and Langho Parish 1.6 miles
- Billington & Langho Ward 1.7 miles
- Wiswell & Barrow Ward 1.7 miles
- Overton Ward 1.9 miles
- East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Whalley
BB7 9UU, BB7 9RA, BB7 9TD, BB7 9XG, BB7 9YL, BB7 9TY, BB7 9AQ, BB7 9XF, BB7 9RN … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.7 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Langho Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Whalley Ad
- Northcote 5 2 miles
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 0.3 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 2 miles
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 3.2 miles
- 1823 Spinning Block 3.3 miles
- The Lower Buck Inn 4.8 miles
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 6.2 miles
- The Lawrence Hotel 3.7 miles
- Foxfields Country Hotel 3 1.4 miles
Schools in Whalley
- Oakhill School Independent - all ages
- Whalley C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 4 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 5.9 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6.4 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 7.3 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 7.4 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.5 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 12.1 miles
- Claughton Estate 13.2 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 13.5 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.7 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 15 miles
- School Stadium 16.3 miles