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 miles20.1 km
- Oldham 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Wigan 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Burnley 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Blackburn 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Blackpool 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Bolton 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Salford 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Rochdale 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Halifax 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Bury 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Morecambe 25 miles40.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Whalley Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Billington Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Nethertown Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Wiswell Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Barrow Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Billington and Langho Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Billington & Langho Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Overton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wiswell & Barrow Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Old Langho Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brockhall & Dinckley Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Whalley & Painter Wood
BB7 9RU, BB7 9XY, BB7 9RW, BB7 9SG, BB7 9TP, BB7 9NN, BB7 9RX, BB7 9NY, BB7 9YN … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.6 miles49.3 km
- Manchester Airport 32.7 miles52.6 km
- Whalley Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Langho Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Whalley & Painter Wood Ad
- Northcote 5 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- 1823 Spinning Block 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Lower Buck Inn 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Foxfields Country Hotel 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Lawrence Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
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 miles6.5 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Deepdale Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Claughton Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 14.9 miles23.9 km
- School Stadium 16.3 miles26.2 km