Billington Lancashire Map

About Billington

Billington rests in Lancashire's Ribble Valley, a place where the land often seems to hold its breath. It lies 3.6 km north of Great Harwood (from Great Harwood: bearing 356°T, OS grid SD 730 358), and is situated south-south-west of Whalley village. The sky above Billington, particularly in the late afternoon, can take on a remarkable, almost bruised, purple hue, casting long shadows across the fields that roll gently towards the horizon. The ancient stones of St. Wilfrid's Church, a quiet sentinel, have witnessed centuries of changing seasons and the enduring rhythm of village life. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and distant livestock, a constant reminder of the agricultural heritage that continues to shape the character of Billington. The occasional call of a curlew might be heard, a wild sound that seems to underscore the peaceful, yet vibrant, spirit of this corner of England.

About This Billington Map Page

Explore Billington, Lancashire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.818086, -2.411557. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.