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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · North West England

River Douglas, Lancashire

In or near Hutton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

River Douglas, Lancashire — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Confluence of the River Douglas and the River Ribble at Naze Point - geograph.org.uk - 6081188

Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Delph · 3.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Douglas, Lancashire is a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ribble Estuary SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: RIBBLE ESTUARY
  • Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The River Douglas is located in Lancashire, North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and natural beauty, though it is not a castle in the traditional sense. The river plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and has been a focal point in the region's development.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.7347, -2.8551
County
Lancashire
District
Fylde
Parish
Freckleton
Postcode
PR4 1UN
Parliamentary constituency
Fylde
Nearest railway station
Delph3.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Douglas, Lancashire?
River Douglas, Lancashire is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR4 1UN), in the parish of Freckleton.
What is River Douglas, Lancashire?
River Douglas, Lancashire — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Douglas, Lancashire?
The nearest railway station is Delph, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR4 1UN.
Is River Douglas, Lancashire a protected site?
Yes — River Douglas, Lancashire is part of the Ribble Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the RIBBLE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
Does River Douglas, Lancashire charge admission?
River Douglas, Lancashire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to River Douglas, Lancashire?
The nearest railway station is Delph, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR4 1UN.