Wiswell
Parish in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.833, -2.385 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 74 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
Wiswell is a small rural parish in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, in north‑west England, situated just south of Clitheroe. It sits amid rolling farmland and low hills with open views across the valley, making it a pleasant spot for walkers and anyone wanting easy access to countryside scenery while still being close to town services.
Traditionally a farming community, the parish still shows its agricultural roots in stone houses, farmsteads and hedged fields, and retains a quiet, close‑knit feel; many residents now commute to nearby towns while local life revolves around village events, the church and outdoor pursuits, reflecting the broader rural character of the Ribble Valley.
Postcode districts covering Wiswell
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Oldham 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Wigan 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Burnley 6.2 miles10 km
- Blackburn 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Bolton 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Salford 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Rochdale 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Halifax 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Bury 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Keighley 20 miles32.1 km
- Lancaster 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Wiswell & Barrow Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Barrow Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Whalley Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pendleton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Whalley & Painter Wood Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Nethertown Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sabden Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Billington Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Read Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Little Mitton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Ward 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Wiswell
BB7 9DD, BB7 9FQ, BB7 9DE, BB7 9DG, BB7 9BZ, BB7 9DB, BB7 9YD, BB7 9BL, BB7 9BX … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.6 miles47.6 km
- Manchester Airport 33.4 miles53.8 km
- Whalley Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Clitheroe Railway Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Wiswell Ad
- Northcote 5 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- 1823 Spinning Block 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Lower Buck Inn 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Waddington Arms 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 13 miles21 km
- Deepdale Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Claughton Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 16.9 miles27.2 km