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Villages · North West England

Whitewell

In or near Dunsop Bridge.

Whitewell — a village in england north west.

The River Hodder at Whitewell - geograph.org.uk - 4977657

Phil and Juliette Platt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Clitheroe · 9.7 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

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowland Fells SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Whitewell is a village located in North-West England. It is known for its picturesque rural setting and traditional architecture. The village features a small community with local amenities, making it a quiet spot for visitors seeking a tranquil countryside experience. Whitewell's charm lies in its scenic landscapes and proximity to outdoor activities.

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

Coordinates
53.9187, -2.5206
County
Lancashire
Parish
Bowland Forest Low
Postcode
BB7 3AT
Parliamentary constituency
Ribble Valley
Nearest railway station
Clitheroe9.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Inn at Whitewell - foxes coming and going - geograph.org.uk - 2856093📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Inn at Whitewell

The Inn at Whitewell — a restaurant in england north west.

innatwhitewell.com
Raven Scar Plantation from the track - geograph.org.uk - 8024174📷 5

Caves · North West England

Whitewell Pot

Whitewell Pot — cave in england north west.

Copper beech trees - geograph.org.uk - 4977623📷 5

Castles · North West England

Whitewell Hall Hill

Whitewell Hall Hill — a castle in england north west.

Burholme Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Burholme Bridge

Burholme Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Overhang in the limestone crag above the entrance to Whitewell Cave - geograph.org.uk - 8024182📷 5

Caves · North West England

Whitewell Cave

Whitewell Cave — cave in england north west.

Overhang in the limestone crag above the entrance to Whitewell Cave - geograph.org.uk - 8024182📷 5

Caves · North West England

Hell Hole

Hell Hole — cave in england north west.

Where to eat & stay near Whitewell

Places to stay

Sitting Duck - geograph.org.uk - 5109823📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Clark House Camping Barn

Clark House Camping Barn — a hostel in england north west.

Path by stream to Brickhouse Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 8259531📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Brickhouse Caravan Site

Brickhouse Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.

Freebrickhouseccs.co.uk
Entrance for Gannies Farm off Cross Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7879656📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Cross Lane Caravan and Camping Park

Cross Lane Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Edisford Bridge Public House - geograph.org.uk - 3019347📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Edisford Bridge Farm Camping & Caravan Site

Edisford Bridge Farm Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in england north west.

Camping and Caravanning Club Site - Clitheroe - geograph.org.uk - 3019325📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Clitheroe Camping & Caravanning Club

Clitheroe Camping & Caravanning Club — a campsite in england north west.

Camping and Caravanning Club Site - Clitheroe - geograph.org.uk - 3019325📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in england north west.

Freecampingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Inn at Whitewell - foxes coming and going - geograph.org.uk - 2856093📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Inn at Whitewell

The Inn at Whitewell — a restaurant in england north west.

innatwhitewell.com
"All Hallow's Church" Great Mitton, Lancashire - geograph.org.uk - 2518886📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Three Fishes

The Three Fishes — a restaurant in england north west.

Freethethreefishes.co.uk
Ye Horn's Inn - geograph.org.uk - 3583460📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Ye Horns Inn

Ye Horns Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freeyehornsinn.com
The Spread Eagle at Sawley - geograph.org.uk - 2557017📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Spread Eagle

The Spread Eagle — a restaurant in england north west.

spreadeaglesawley.co.uk
The main street in Pendleton - geograph.org.uk - 5400956📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Swan with Two Necks

Swan with Two Necks in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freeswanwithtwonecks.co.uk
Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on the B6478 - geograph.org.uk - 5141533📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Crow Trees Inn

Crow Trees Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Crewe - the railway town - geograph.org.uk - 2107499📷 5

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

Villages · North West England

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Wistaston — a village in england west midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitewell?
Whitewell is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 3AT), in the parish of Bowland Forest Low.
What is Whitewell?
Whitewell — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Whitewell?
The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 3AT.
Is Whitewell a protected site?
Yes — Whitewell is part of the Bowland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Whitewell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 3AT. It sits within the Ribble Valley parliamentary constituency.