Brinscall is a Village in the county of Lancashire.
Brinscall is a charming village situated in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, nestled on the western edge of the West Pennine Moors. Known for its natural beauty and rural charm, Brinscall is surrounded by lush countryside, woodlands, and streams, making it an attractive destination for walkers, cyclists, and those seeking a peaceful retreat from urban life.
Historically, Brinscall was a mill village during the height of the industrial revolution, with cotton mills playing a significant role in the local economy. Like many villages in Lancashire, Brinscall grew as a community around the textile industry, with rows of stone-built workers’ cottages still visible today, reflecting the village’s industrial past. Although the mills have long since closed, Brinscall has retained its character as a traditional Lancashire village while transitioning into a primarily residential area.
One of the highlights of Brinscall is its proximity to nature. The village is located near Brinscall Woods and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Brinscall Swimming Pool, a well-loved Edwardian facility, remains a focal point for both locals and visitors. Surrounded by the scenic moorland, it provides a unique, almost old-world charm to the area, allowing people to enjoy a swim in a traditional setting. Additionally, the village’s location near the West Pennine Moors provides access to miles of walking trails, with local landmarks such as White Coppice and Rivington Pike within easy reach.
Brinscall also benefits from a close-knit community and a number of local amenities. The village has a handful of independent shops, pubs, and local services, contributing to its strong sense of identity and community spirit. Its peaceful setting, combined with easy access to nearby towns like Chorley and Blackburn, makes it a desirable location for families and commuters who appreciate the balance between rural living and modern convenience.
Brinscall’s mix of history, natural beauty, and community appeal ensures it remains a gem within the Lancashire countryside. It offers the charm of village life while providing access to some of the most scenic and tranquil landscapes in the region.
Brinscall postcode: PR6 8QS
There are great places to visit near Brinscall 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.
Brinscall's best nearby towns can be found at Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best villages including Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting parks including 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 some of Brinscall best waterfalls to visit near Brinscall.
Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough are great places to visit near Brinscall if you like woodlands.
There are a several good rivers and streams in the Brinscall area like Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best old mines including 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.
There are a number of ruins near Brinscall including Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
Brinscall has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like 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.
There are a number of ancient sites near Brinscall including 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.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best historic monuments including Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
There are a several good hiking areas in the Brinscall area like Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
Hills to visit near Brinscall include Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
There are a several good round cairns in the area around Brinscall like Jepsons Gate Cairn.
There are a number of lakes near Brinscall including High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
There are a number of bluebell woods near Brinscall including High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best geological features including Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, Sykes Mine, and The Great Stone of Fourstones.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting gardens including The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting country parks including Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Brinscall's best nearby nature reserves can be found at Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
There are a several good historic sites in the area around Brinscall like Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
There are a several good canals in the Brinscall area like 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 Brinscall best roman sites to visit near Brinscall.
Brinscall has some unmissable museums nearby like Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting caves including Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
Limestone Pavements to visit near Brinscall include Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
Brinscall has some unmissable sssis nearby like Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting beaches including Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
Madame Tussauds Blackpool, The Big One, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach are great places to visit near Brinscall if you like attractions.
The Concourse Shopping Centre is a great place to visit close to Brinscall if you like shopping centres.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best cities including Preston, and Lancaster.
Don't miss Clitheroe Castle's castles if visiting the area around Brinscall.
Brinscall History
There are some historic monuments around Brinscall:
