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 miles22.6 km
- Oldham 23.6 miles38.1 km
- Wigan 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Burnley 6.2 miles10 km
- Blackburn 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Bolton 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Salford 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Rochdale 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Halifax 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Bury 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Morecambe 25 miles40.2 km
- Keighley 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Wiswell Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Pendleton Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Barrow Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sabden Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Whalley Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Littlemoor Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Whalley & Painter Wood Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Mearley Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Nethertown Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Little Mitton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Primrose Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Wiswell & Barrow
BB7 9BD, BB7 1PP, BB7 9GG, BB7 9AT, BB7 9WP, BB7 9AJ, BB7 9ZL, BB7 9DG, BB7 9BG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.3 miles47.1 km
- Manchester Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Whalley Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Clitheroe Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Wiswell & Barrow Ad
- Northcote 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- 1823 Spinning Block 2 miles3.2 km
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Lower Buck Inn 3.7 miles6 km
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 4 miles6.4 km
- Waddington Arms 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
Schools in Wiswell & Barrow
- Barrow URC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Deepdale Stadium 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Claughton Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 17.2 miles27.7 km