Wiswell & Barrow
Ward in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.84, -2.378 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 75 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
The Wiswell and Barrow ward sits on the rural edge of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England, a patchwork of rolling fields, stone-built villages and winding lanes with views towards the Forest of Bowland and Pendle. It lies close to the market town of Clitheroe, making it a peaceful residential area popular with walkers, cyclists and commuters alike.
Historically centred on agriculture, the area still shows a strong village character with traditional cottages, local pubs and active parish life; small-scale farming and rural businesses remain important while many residents travel into nearby towns for work. A quiet, close-knit community and an interest in conservation and local heritage give the ward a distinctly picturesque feel within the Ribble Valley.
Postcode districts covering Wiswell & Barrow
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 14 miles
- Oldham 23.6 miles
- Wigan 23.2 miles
- Burnley 6.2 miles
- Blackburn 7.3 miles
- Bolton 17.3 miles
- Salford 24.4 miles
- Rochdale 17.7 miles
- Halifax 21.8 miles
- Bury 17.6 miles
- Morecambe 25 miles
- Keighley 19.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wiswell Parish 0.6 miles
- Pendleton Parish 0.6 miles
- Barrow Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Sabden Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Whalley Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Littlemoor Ward 1.7 miles
- Whalley & Painter Wood Ward 1.9 miles
- Mearley Parish 1.9 miles
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 1.9 miles
- Nethertown Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Little Mitton Parish 2 miles
- Primrose Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Wiswell & Barrow
BB7 9BG, BB7 9DH, BB7 9FA, BB7 9WB, BB7 9ZS, BB7 9FT, BB7 9AP, BB7 9GW, BB7 9GG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 33.9 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Clitheroe Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Wiswell & Barrow Ad
- Northcote 5 3.6 miles
- 1823 Spinning Block 2 miles
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 1.9 miles
- The Lower Buck Inn 3.7 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Waddington Arms 3.8 miles
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 4.6 miles
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 4 miles
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 5.7 miles
Schools in Wiswell & Barrow
- Barrow URC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 5.2 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 7 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 7.7 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 9 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 10 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12.7 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 13.5 miles
- Claughton Estate 13.9 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 15.1 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 15.4 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 17.2 miles