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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · North West England

The Viewpoint

In or near Worthington.

Free admission

The Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Anglezarke - geograph.org.uk - 1907580

David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Chorley · 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in Lancashire, North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Chorley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 3.5 km away. Postcode area PR6.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Viewpoint is a designated viewpoint located in Anglezarke, Lancashire, North-West England. It is part of the West Pennine Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance.

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

Coordinates
53.6429, -2.5768
County
Lancashire
District
Chorley
Parish
Anglezarke
Postcode
PR6 9DQ
Parliamentary constituency
Chorley
Nearest railway station
Chorley3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Viewpoint?
The Viewpoint is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 9DQ), in the parish of Anglezarke.
What is The Viewpoint?
The Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Viewpoint?
The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 9DQ.
Is The Viewpoint a protected site?
Yes — The Viewpoint is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Viewpoint free to visit?
Yes, The Viewpoint is free to enter.
How do I get to The Viewpoint?
The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 9DQ.