Longridge Lancashire Map

About Longridge

Longridge, a town that catches the light with a particular, almost shy brilliance, holds a quiet strength in its Lancashire setting. It lies 8.5 km east-north-east of Fulwood (from Fulwood: bearing 58°T, OS grid SD 603 374), and is situated east-north-east of Whittingham village. Historically, Longridge has been shaped by its elevated position, a place from which the Ribble Valley unfolds below, a landscape once dominated by agriculture and later by the quarrying of its abundant stone, a resource that built so many of the sturdy homes and walls here. The economy of Longridge, while diversifying, still carries echoes of these foundational industries, a legacy visible in the very bones of the place. The character of Longridge is perhaps best felt on a crisp morning, when the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume of rural life. While no grand cathedrals mark its skyline, the Parish Church of St. Lawrence stands as a steadfast sentinel, its stones weathered by centuries of prayer and community life. More recently, the town has embraced its identity with events like the Longridge Show, a vibrant gathering that celebrates the agricultural heritage and brings the community together. It is in these moments, amidst the everyday bustle and the enduring landscape, that the true spirit of Longridge reveals itself, a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land.

About This Longridge Map Page

Explore Longridge, 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: 53.831690, -2.603486. 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.