Forton
Built-up area in Wyre, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.947, -2.774 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 49 50 |
| Population: | 302 |
| Dialling code: | 01995 (Garstang) |
Forton is a small village in the borough of Wyre, Lancashire, England, situated beside the old A6 and close to junction 32 of the M6 between Garstang and Lancaster. It sits in gently rolling countryside with views towards the Forest of Bowland and proximity to the River Wyre, so it combines easy road links with a distinctly rural feel.
Traditionally an agricultural community, Forton now mixes farming with commuters working in nearby towns such as Lancaster and Preston, while village life focuses on the pub, village hall and local events. The surrounding network of lanes, canals and estuaries makes it popular for walkers and birdwatchers, and a number of older stone buildings hint at the village’s local history.
Postcode districts covering Forton
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 12.3 miles
- Burnley 23.9 miles
- Blackburn 17.7 miles
- Blackpool 12.9 miles
- Southport 23.8 miles
- Morecambe 9 miles
- Lancaster 6.9 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 22 miles
- Lytham St. Anne's 16.1 miles
- Leyland 17.6 miles
- Accrington 21.7 miles
- Chorley 21.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Nether Wyresdale Parish 1.5 miles
- Cabus Parish 1.6 miles
- Wyresdale Ward 2 miles
- Ellel Parish 2.6 miles
- Cockerham Parish 2.8 miles
- Garstang Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Winmarleigh Parish 2.8 miles
- Galgate Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Nateby Parish 3.4 miles
- Barnacre-with-Bonds Parish 3.5 miles
- Calder Ward 3.5 miles
- Bonds Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Forton
PR3 0DB, PR3 0FP, PR3 0AW, PR3 1AH, PR3 0AF, PR3 0AB, PR3 0FJ, PR3 0FE, PR3 0FQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 42.5 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 45.7 miles
- Lancaster Railway Station 7.1 miles
- Heysham Port Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Forton Ad
- The Stork Hotel 3 4 miles
- Quite Simply French 5 7.5 miles
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- The Port House 4 8.1 miles
- The Royal at Heysham 4 8.6 miles
- The Kerswell Hotel 3 9.3 miles
- Garstang Country Hotel & Golf, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.2 miles
- Craigwell 4 9.6 miles
- Shipping Lanes Hotel 9.6 miles
- Savoy 9.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 2.6 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 4 miles
- Lancaster University University 4.2 miles
- Claughton Estate 6 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 8.7 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10.4 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.3 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 12.6 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 12.7 miles
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 14.9 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 17.4 miles