Ward in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.785, -2.477 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 68 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01254 (Blackburn) |
The Wilpshire & Ramsgreave electoral ward sits on the western edge of the Borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England, covering the two small villages and surrounding farmland and suburban fringes. It lies just north of Blackburn and is served by Ramsgreave and Wilpshire railway station, giving good rail and road links while backing onto the rolling countryside of the Ribble valley.
The ward is a mix of commuter housing, village amenities and agricultural land, with pockets of Victorian-era buildings and local pubs and clubs that sustain a village feel. Historically on the edge of Lancashire’s textile country, the area attracts walkers and cyclists to nearby lanes and historic landscapes, so residents enjoy a blend of practical connectivity and rural character.