| Coordinates: | 54.022, -2.25 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 83 58 |
| Population: | 742 |
| Dialling code: | 01729 (Settle) |
Long Preston is a compact village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, sitting on the gentle floodplain of the River Ribble where the A65 runs between Skipton and Settle. It is served by a station on the Settle-Carlisle line and sits on the eastern fringe of the Yorkshire Dales, giving easy access to limestone scenery, dales and moorland.
Traditionally an agricultural community that grew with the coming of the railway in the 19th century, the local economy still revolves around farming, small businesses and a number of commuters who prize the village’s transport links. The place retains plenty of traditional stone buildings, a lively village hall and community events, and it’s popular with walkers and people seeking a quieter rural life while remaining within reach of larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Long Preston
Most populated places nearby
- Burnley 15.8 miles
- Blackburn 20.8 miles
- Morecambe 24.8 miles
- Keighley 18 miles
- Lancaster 22.3 miles
- Accrington 19.5 miles
- Darwen 24.2 miles
- Nelson 13.1 miles
- Shipley 23.2 miles
- Rawtenstall 21.5 miles
- Guiseley 24 miles
- Bingley 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Long Preston Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Hellifield Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Wigglesworth Parish 2.4 miles
- Halton West Parish 2.7 miles
- Airton Parish 2.8 miles
- Otterburn Parish 3 miles
- Rathmell Parish 3.2 miles
- Settle Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Giggleswick Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Scosthrop Parish 4 miles
- Kirkby Malham Parish 4 miles
- Gisburn Forest Parish 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Long Preston
BD23 4NS, BD23 4QD, BD23 4NL, BD23 4NB, BD23 4PU, BD23 4NH, BD23 4NX, BD23 4QB, BD23 4QH … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 26.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 46.2 miles
- Long Preston Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Hellifield Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Long Preston Ad
- The Craven Arms 3 3.4 miles
- Falcon Manor Hotel 3.1 miles
- The Harts Head 4 3.8 miles
- The Coach and Horses 6.6 miles
- The Stirk House Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate 4 4 miles
Schools in Long Preston
- Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pennine Chain Mountains 10.5 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 11.6 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 12.9 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 13 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 13.3 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 14.8 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 16.1 miles
- Dent Head Hill 16.4 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 17.8 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 18.3 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 18.4 miles