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Villages · North West England

Foulridge

In or near Foulridge.

Foulridge — a village in england north west.

Old Wayside Cross beside Skipton Road in Foulridge - geograph.org.uk - 7195525

Lee Rob — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Colne · 2.5 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Foulridge is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 1,159. The village features a range of residential properties and local amenities typical of rural communities. Its setting offers a blend of scenic countryside and accessibility to nearby towns. Foulridge serves as a quiet residential area, reflecting the character of the region.

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Coordinates
53.8758, -2.1686
County
Lancashire
District
Pendle
Parish
Foulridge
Postcode
BB8 7JY
Parliamentary constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe
Population
1,159
Nearest railway station
Colne — 2.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Old Wayside Cross beside Skipton Road in Foulridge - geograph.org.uk - 7195525📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Foulridge War Memorial

Foulridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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A56 at Foulridge village boundary - geograph.org.uk - 3337488📷 5

Museums · North West England

Borough of Pendle

Pendle is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. The council is based in Nelson, the borough's largest town. The borough also includes the towns of Barnoldswick, Brier

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Leeds-Liverpool Canal - geograph.org.uk - 1577161📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Daubers Bridge Number 147

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Daubers Bridge Number 147 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Foulridge📷 3

Towns & cities · North West England

Foulridge

Foulridge — village and civil parish in Lancashire, England.

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Hollinhurst Bridge 148 - geograph.org.uk - 1922326📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Hollinhurst Bridge Number 148

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Hollinhurst Bridge Number 148 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Whitemoor Reservoir, southern end - geograph.org.uk - 5422970📷 5

Windmills · North West England

Standing Stone Gate Farmhouse And Barn Abutting To West

Standing Stone Gate Farmhouse And Barn Abutting To West — a post mill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Foulridge

Places to stay

Footpath to Kelbrook - geograph.org.uk - 2223952📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Lower Greenhill Holiday Park

Lower Greenhill Holiday Park — a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ lowergreenhillholidaypark.co.uk
Youth hostel and houses in Earby - geograph.org.uk - 5509109📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Earby Holiday Hostel

Earby Holiday Hostel — a hostel in england north west.

Free↗ earbyhostel.co.uk
Youth hostel and houses in Earby - geograph.org.uk - 5509109📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Earby Friends of Nature House

Earby Friends of Nature House — a hostel in england north west.

Free↗ independenthostels.co.uk
Broad Ing Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4693989📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Bridge Holme Caravan Site

Bridge Holme Caravan Site — a campsite in england north west.

Former chapel at Ickornshaw - geograph.org.uk - 1745215📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Winter House Farm Campsite

Winter House Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

The A682 approaching Todber - geograph.org.uk - 2062768📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Holgates Ribble Valley

Holgates Ribble Valley — a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ holgates.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Cross Gaits Inn, Beverley Road - geograph.org.uk - 2440348📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Cross Gaits Inn

Cross Gaits Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

↗ opengovuk.com
The Herders' Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2537518📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Herders Inn

Herders Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox, Fence Gate - geograph.org.uk - 5040225📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

Fence Gate Inn

Fence Gate Inn — a restaurant in england north west.

↗ fencegate.co.uk
Elizabeth II postbox, Fence Gate - geograph.org.uk - 5040225📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Bay Horse

Bay Horse in England North West, United Kingdom.

The Duke of York - geograph.org.uk - 477908📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Duke Of York Hotel

Duke Of York Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

The Four Alls Inn, Higham - geograph.org.uk - 3889576📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Four Alls Inn

Four Alls Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

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George VI postbox on Crewe Road, Wistaston - geograph.org.uk - 5226017📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Foulridge?
Foulridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB8 7JY), in the parish of Foulridge.
What is Foulridge?
Foulridge — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Foulridge?
The nearest railway station is Colne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB8 7JY.
Is Foulridge a protected site?
Yes — Foulridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Foulridge?
The nearest railway station is Colne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB8 7JY.