Longridge is a Town in the county of Lancashire.
Longridge in Lancashire is located 10.1 km NE from Preston.
Longridge is a charming market town located in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire. Nestled on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Longridge enjoys a scenic setting with sweeping views across the Lancashire countryside. Its position on the western slopes of Longridge Fell, the highest point in the Ribble Valley, makes it a popular spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
Historically, Longridge was a rural farming village, but it expanded significantly during the 19th century due to the growth of its quarrying industry. The local quarries, famed for their high-quality sandstone, supplied stone for many notable buildings across the North West of England, including parts of Liverpool’s docks and Preston’s Harris Museum. The town’s heritage in quarrying is still visible today in the stone-built houses and structures that give Longridge its distinct character.
The town has a lively and welcoming atmosphere, with a strong sense of community. Longridge’s historic centre is home to a range of independent shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, making it a vibrant place to visit. A weekly market is held, maintaining the town’s tradition as a trading centre and offering a selection of local produce and goods. The local arts scene is also flourishing, with the Longridge Gallery and various arts and crafts events showcasing the creativity of the area.
One of the highlights of Longridge is its proximity to some of the most beautiful countryside in Lancashire. The town serves as a gateway to the Forest of Bowland, offering numerous walking, cycling, and hiking opportunities. Popular trails such as the Longridge Fell walk provide panoramic views of the Ribble Valley and beyond, including as far as the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales on clear days. The nearby Stonyhurst College, a historic and prestigious institution, also adds to the cultural richness of the region.
Longridge has retained much of its small-town charm while benefiting from modern amenities, making it a desirable place to live for both families and retirees. Its excellent transport links to nearby Preston and the M6 motorway mean it is well-connected to larger urban centres, yet it retains a peaceful, rural atmosphere. Whether you’re visiting for its natural beauty, its rich history, or its welcoming community, Longridge is a quintessential Lancashire town that blends tradition with modern living.
There are great places to visit near Longridge including some great towns, villages, parks, waterfalls, woodlands, rivers and streams, old mines, ruins, historic buildings, ancient sites, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, round cairns, lakes, bluebell woods, geological features, gardens, country parks, nature reserves, historic sites, canals, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, beaches, attractions, shopping centres, cities and castles.
There are a number of towns near Longridge including Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
There are a number of villages near Longridge including Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
Longridge's best nearby parks can be found at Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall are great places to visit near Longridge if you like waterfalls.
Longridge's best nearby woodlands can be found at Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Don't miss Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Longridge.
Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, White Coppice Lead Mine, Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), and Sykes Mine are great places to visit near Longridge if you like old mines.
Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin) are some of Longridge best ruins to visit near Longridge.
Don't miss Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Belmont Paper Mills (Derelict), Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, and Hoghton Tower's historic buildings if visiting the area around Longridge.
Longridge's best nearby ancient sites can be found at Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, The Quernmore Burial, Standing Stones Hill, Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn, Jepsons Gate Cairn, Black Coppice Chambered Cairn, and Dog Holes Cave.
Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge are great places to visit near Longridge if you like historic monuments.
The area around Longridge features a number of interesting hiking areas including Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
Don't miss Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick's hills if visiting the area around Longridge.
Jepsons Gate Cairn is one of Longridge's best, nearby round cairns to visit in Longridge.
High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir are great places to visit near Longridge if you like lakes.
Longridge's best nearby bluebell woods can be found at High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
Don't miss Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, Sykes Mine, and The Great Stone of Fourstones's geological features if visiting the area around Longridge.
There are a number of gardens near Longridge including The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
There are a several good country parks in the Longridge area like Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood are great places to visit near Longridge if you like nature reserves.
Historic Sites to visit near Longridge include Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
There are a number of canals near Longridge including Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch.
Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum are some of Longridge best roman sites to visit near Longridge.
Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston are some of Longridge best museums to visit near Longridge.
Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot are great places to visit near Longridge if you like caves.
The area close to Longridge boasts some of the best limestone pavements including Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
Longridge has some unmissable sssis nearby like Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf are great places to visit near Longridge if you like beaches.
Don't miss Madame Tussauds Blackpool, The Big One, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach's attractions if visiting the area around Longridge.
Longridge is near some unmissable shopping centres like The Concourse Shopping Centre,
There are a number of cities near Longridge including Preston, and Lancaster.
Clitheroe Castle is a great place to visit close to Longridge if you like castles.
Longridge History
There are some historic monuments around Longridge:
