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 miles19.9 km
- Burnley 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Blackburn 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Blackpool 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Southport 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Morecambe 9 miles14.4 km
- Lancaster 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 22 miles35.4 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 16.1 miles26 km
- Leyland 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Accrington 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Chorley 21.3 miles34.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Nether Wyresdale Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cabus Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wyresdale Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Ellel Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cockerham Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Garstang Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Winmarleigh Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Galgate Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Nateby Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Barnacre-with-Bonds Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Calder Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Bonds Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Forton
PR3 0FQ, PR3 0FH, PR3 0FP, PR3 0AW, PR3 0FE, PR3 0FD, PR3 1AE, PR3 1AD, PR3 0FG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 42.5 miles68.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 45.7 miles73.5 km
- Lancaster Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Heysham Port Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Forton Ad
- The Stork Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Quite Simply French 5 7.5 miles12 km
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Royal at Heysham 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Kerswell Hotel 3 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The Port House 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Garstang Country Hotel & Golf, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Craigwell 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Shipping Lanes Hotel 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Savoy 9.9 miles15.9 km
Local points of interest
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Lancaster University University 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Claughton Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Deepdale Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 17.4 miles28 km