Whalley & Painter Wood
Ward in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.82, -2.408 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 73 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
Whalley & Painter Wood sits on the edge of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England, combining the attractive stone-built village of Whalley with surrounding farmland and the small wooded areas that give Painter Wood its name. The River Calder flows through the ward and the patchwork of rolling hills and river valleys makes it popular with walkers and anyone seeking rural living within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the area is best known for the ruins of Whalley Abbey and a strong sense of local identity; independent shops, pubs and active community groups help sustain village life. Tourism centred on heritage and walking, alongside agriculture and small businesses, underpins the local economy, while good transport links mean many residents commute to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Whalley & Painter Wood
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 12.5 miles
- Oldham 23.1 miles
- Wigan 21.4 miles
- Burnley 6.8 miles
- Blackburn 5.5 miles
- Blackpool 24.7 miles
- Bolton 15.7 miles
- Salford 23.2 miles
- Rochdale 17.1 miles
- Halifax 22.6 miles
- Bury 16.5 miles
- Morecambe 25 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whalley Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Billington Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 0.8 miles
- Nethertown Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Wiswell Parish 1.3 miles
- Barrow Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Billington and Langho Parish 1.4 miles
- Billington & Langho Ward 1.5 miles
- Overton Ward 1.8 miles
- Wiswell & Barrow Ward 1.9 miles
- Old Langho Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Brockhall & Dinckley Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Whalley & Painter Wood
BB7 9SW, BB7 9YF, BB7 9NY, BB7 9SE, BB7 9YN, BB7 9SN, BB7 9TN, BB7 9WG, BB7 9SX … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.7 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Langho Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Whalley & Painter Wood Ad
- The Swan Hotel 4 0.1 miles
- The Red Pump Inn 5 miles
- Foxfields Country Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa 4 3.7 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel, Ribble Valley 4 1.6 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Northcote 5 1.8 miles
- Above Hotels 5 7.1 miles
- 1823 Spinning Block 3.3 miles
Schools in Whalley & Painter Wood
- Oakhill School Independent - all ages
- Whalley C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 4.1 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 5.8 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6.3 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 7.2 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 7.6 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.6 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 11.9 miles
- Claughton Estate 13 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 13.4 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.5 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 14.9 miles
- School Stadium 16.3 miles