Padiham Lancashire Map

About Padiham

Padiham rests in a landscape shaped by ancient waterways and the relentless energy of industry. It lies 4.8 km west-north-west of Burnley (from Burnley: bearing 289°T, OS grid SD 794 339), and is situated east-south-east of Simonstone village. The River Calder, a ribbon of quiet contemplation, has long traced a path through the valley, once powering the mills that defined Padiham's economic heart and left an indelible mark on its character. This industrial legacy, though softened by time, still whispers in the sturdy brickwork and the enduring spirit of its people, a testament to generations who worked with grit and purpose. The town's skyline is often softened by the gentle sweep of Pendle Hill, a constant, watchful presence that imbues the air with a sense of ancient lore. Padiham’s Parish Church of St. Leonard, with its venerable stonework, stands as a quiet sentinel, bearing witness to centuries of community life, its bells a familiar sound marking the passage of days. Though the mills are largely silent now, their echoes linger, and the spirit of Padiham continues to unfold, a place where the past and present meet with a quiet dignity, perhaps best appreciated on a crisp autumn afternoon when the light slants low across the rooftops.

About This Padiham Map Page

Explore Padiham, 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: 53.801286, -2.313947. 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.