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About Longridge

Longridge lays at the centre of a rural quadrant, 7 miles to the north
east
of Preston. This, quadrant is framed, by two arterial roads. One road
leading north, the A6 to Lancaster the other, the A59 leading northeast,
to
Skipton parallel to the course of the river Ribble.
This whole area in
recent years has become a very desirable place to live, almost certainly
because of the beauty of the Ribble Valley. A rural haven of spectacular
scenery the majority of which is known as the 'Forest of Bowland', the
eleventh largest of the 40 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
(AONBs) in England and Wales. This is a special place full of mystery and
legend, stunning countryside and diverse natural habitats.
The Ribble Valley has a wide selection of first class accommodation,
restaurants and shops, with a reputation for high quality service, good
value for money and a very friendly welcome.
Longridge at the heart of the area and on the edge of the beautiful
Forest
Of Bowland has a unique location. Being the local area market town, the
commercial and historical catchment of Longridge is some 5-6 miles in
diameter.
From Garstang in the west to Clitheroe in the east. And from the
outskirts of Preston in the south to Chipping in the north. We are blessed
with many fine hotels and restaurants in the Longridge area and 'The
Forest
Of Bowland'. The 'Inn at Whitewell is renound for its beautiful rooms,
stunning views and countryside, complimented by a restaurant we all envy!
In
Longridge we have a good contemporary quality restaurant 'Thyme' and 'Paul
Heathcoats' original establishment. Also in the Ribble Valley we have
'Northcote Manor' to those who know, we needs say no more! As for us
competition, its another one for the envy list!
There are many others worthy of note!
The population of Longridge continues to grow significantly, particularly
since the designation of Preston, as the newest city in the UK. Longridge
has seen the town and its environs become a commuter suburb of Preston and
Manchester and with its location on the edge of 'The Forest of Bowland' it
represents a fine semi rural environment in which to live.
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