Foulridge Lancashire Map

About Foulridge

Foulridge, a quiet Lancashire hamlet, breathes the muted light of the Pennine foothills. It lies 2.1 km north of Colne (from Colne: bearing 352°T, OS grid SD 890 422), and is situated east-south-east of Hey village. The land here, a patchwork of fields, slopes gently towards the horizon, often softened by a fine mist that lends a pearlescent sheen to the ancient stone walls. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal, a ribbon of calm water, flows nearby, its towpath a quiet artery for walkers and cyclists, mirroring the sky in its placid surface. The air in Foulridge carries the scent of damp earth and distant sheep, a clean, elemental fragrance that speaks of the open countryside. Though small, Foulridge possesses a resilience, a steadfastness drawn from its agricultural roots and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Foulridge Map Page

Explore Foulridge, 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: 53.876421, -2.168644. 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.