Wilpshire Lancashire Map

About Wilpshire

Wilpshire unfolds as a quiet suburban expanse within Lancashire's Ribble Valley. It lies 4.3 km north of Blackburn (from Blackburn: bearing 2°T, OS grid SD 685 325), and is situated east-south-east of Clayton-le-Dale village. The landscape here carries a certain softness, where the gentle slopes hint at the broader Ribble Valley's embrace, and the light often diffuses through a fine mist, lending a muted glow to the brickwork of its homes. Though largely residential, Wilpshire's character is subtly shaped by its proximity to agricultural lands, where the distant bleating of sheep can sometimes drift on the breeze. The rhythm of daily life here is less about grand pronouncements and more about the quiet unfolding of hours, as the sun arcs across the sky, painting the well-tended gardens with ever-changing hues. The air, particularly after a soft rain, carries the scent of damp earth and mown grass, a grounding perfume that speaks of the land’s persistent, understated beauty.

About This Wilpshire Map Page

Explore Wilpshire, 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: 53.788380, -2.479296. 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.