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| Clitheroe,
A59 from Junction 31 on the M6 for the scenic route, A671 then
A59 from Junction 8 on M65 |
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Lancashire
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Lancashire
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 Clitheroe
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| Clitheroe, an old industrial market town
based on the cotton industry, set in the River Ribble valley. The Norman castle shows the towns age, and Pendle Hill
high above the town to the east reflects its past, here was the trial of women for the
crime of witchcraft, they were executed. You can walk over the hill through the paths.
The town has a well-known
Wednesday evening livestock market.
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Map of Clitheroe |
What
To See -
Clitheroe Tourist Attractions
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 Clitheroe
Castle,
Norman keep sited above the town museum, Tel: 01200 424635
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the small roads north into the Forest
of Bowland, one of England's overlooked areas, for walks
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| Browsholm Hall, B6478 north, then small roads, family-run Tudor house
with furnished rooms, guided tours,shop, etc, Tel: 01254 826719 |
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| Sawley
Abbey, off A59 towards Skipton |
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| Whalley
Abbey, near Whalley,
off the A59 towards Preston, remains of a 14th century Cistercian
abbey, all that is left is the monk's quarters, all in the grounds
of a 16th century house, visitor centre, shop, etc, Tel: 01254
828400 |
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Around
The Clitheroe Area
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| Try a day trip to Preston
or Blackburn, and a day trip or more to Blackpool is a must. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Slaidburn (6.90 miles) Ribchester (7.12 miles) Nelson (7.72 miles) Burnley (8.22 miles) Blackburn (9.34 miles) Settle (14.37 miles) Preston (15.05 miles) Bury (19.67 miles) Rochdale (19.91 miles) |
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Area
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