Heath Charnock is a Town in the county of Lancashire.
Heath Charnock is a charming village situated in the Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England. Nestled near the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, it shares close proximity to the larger town of Chorley and is bordered by the picturesque villages of Adlington and Rivington, which further enhance its rural appeal.
The village has a rich history, characterized by its agricultural roots and development during the industrial revolution. Historically, Heath Charnock was part of a larger area known as Anglezarke, which was noted in the Domesday Book.
Today, Heath Charnock maintains a peaceful, village atmosphere with a strong sense of community. It features a mix of old and new homes, contributing to its aesthetic of blending tradition with modernity. The village has several local amenities including traditional pubs, which serve as social hubs for residents.
Nature lovers appreciate Heath Charnock for its proximity to outdoor spaces. The area offers easy access to the West Pennine Moors, providing ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. The nearby Anglezarke Reservoir is a popular spot for walking and wildlife watching.
Transportation in Heath Charnock is facilitated by its closeness to major roads like the M61 motorway, making it conveniently accessible to larger urban centers like Manchester and Bolton. Moreover, the village benefits from the nearby Adlington railway station, which provides residents with regional rail services.
In essence, Heath Charnock represents a quaint English village that balances countryside tranquility with accessibility to urban conveniences, making it a desirable place for both residents and visitors seeking a slice of rural English life.
Heath Charnock postcode: PR6 9LJ
There are great places to visit near Heath Charnock 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, shopping centres, cities and castles.
There are a number of towns near Heath Charnock including Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
Heath Charnock's best nearby villages can be found at Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
Parks to visit near Heath Charnock include Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
There are a number of waterfalls near Heath Charnock including Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Woodlands to visit near Heath Charnock include Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth are some of Heath Charnock best rivers and streams to visit near Heath Charnock.
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 some of Heath Charnock best old mines to visit near Heath Charnock.
Heath Charnock's best nearby ruins can be found at Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
Heath Charnock's best nearby historic buildings can be found at Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, Hoghton Tower, and Stonyhurst College.
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 are great places to visit near Heath Charnock if you like ancient sites.
Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge are some of Heath Charnock best historic monuments to visit near Heath Charnock.
Heath Charnock has some unmissable hiking areas nearby like Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
There are a number of hills near Heath Charnock including Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
Don't miss Jepsons Gate Cairn's round cairns if visiting the area around Heath Charnock.
Don't miss High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir's lakes if visiting the area around Heath Charnock.
There are a number of bluebell woods near Heath Charnock including High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
The area around Heath Charnock features a number of interesting geological features including Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine.
The area around Heath Charnock features a number of interesting gardens including The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
Heath Charnock's best nearby country parks can be found at 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 Heath Charnock if you like nature reserves.
Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory is a great place to visit close to Heath Charnock if you like historic sites.
Heath Charnock's best nearby canals can be found at 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.
Heath Charnock has some unmissable roman sites nearby like Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
Don't miss Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston's museums if visiting the area around Heath Charnock.
Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot are great places to visit near Heath Charnock if you like caves.
Heath Charnock is near some unmissable limestone pavements like Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement,
There are a several good sssis in the Heath Charnock area like Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
Don't miss Blackpool, and Half Moon Bay's beaches if visiting the area around Heath Charnock.
Places near Heath Charnock feature a number of interesting shopping centres including The Concourse Shopping Centre.
Preston, and Lancaster are some of Heath Charnock best cities to visit near Heath Charnock.
Castles to visit near Heath Charnock include Clitheroe Castle.
Heath Charnock History
There are some historic monuments around Heath Charnock:
