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Villages · North West England

Withnell

In or near Brindle.

Withnell — a village in england north west.

Footpath in Withnell - geograph.org.uk - 4942913

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
Pleasington · 4.3 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: West Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Withnell is a village located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the West Pennine Moors. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities, serving as a quiet community within the region.

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

Coordinates
53.6933, -2.5564
County
Lancashire
District
Chorley
Parish
Withnell
Postcode
PR6 8RX
Parliamentary constituency
Chorley
Nearest railway station
Pleasington4.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Withnell?
Withnell is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 8RX), in the parish of Withnell.
What is Withnell?
Withnell — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Withnell?
The nearest railway station is Pleasington, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 8RX.
Is Withnell a protected site?
Yes — Withnell is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Withnell?
The nearest railway station is Pleasington, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 8RX.