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Dunsop Bridge

Settlement in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

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Dunsop Bridge

Approaching Langden Bridge Carrying the road over Langden Brook outside Dunsop Bridge.
Approaching Langden Bridge Credit: Phil and Juliette Platt

Dunsop Bridge is a picturesque village located in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, often mistakenly associated with Yorkshire due to its proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Nestled within the Ribble Valley, this small community is situated along the River Dunsop, known for its clear waters and tranquil ambiance.

The village is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming stone houses dotting the landscape. It serves as a gateway to the Trough of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers from far and wide.

Dunsop Bridge is famous for being the geographic center of the United Kingdom, marked by a plaque in the village square. This unique distinction draws curious visitors who seek to stand at this pivotal point in the country. Additionally, the area offers various recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing, making it a popular destination for those seeking an escape in the great outdoors.

The village features a small but vibrant community, with a village hall, a post office, and a tearoom serving delicious local treats. The surrounding area offers a range of accommodation options, including quaint bed and breakfasts, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the countryside.

Overall, Dunsop Bridge, with its idyllic setting and central location, offers a quintessential English village experience, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a retreat in nature or a taste of rural life in Lancashire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.950772/-2.531759 or Grid Reference SD6550. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Approaching Langden Bridge Carrying the road over Langden Brook outside Dunsop Bridge.
Approaching Langden Bridge
Carrying the road over Langden Brook outside Dunsop Bridge.
Old Milestone by Dunsop Bridge By the UC road, in Bowland Forest High parish (Ribble Valley District), formerly Yorkshire West Riding but now Lancashire. Dunsop Bridge, junction with road to Slaidburn. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1362243 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1362243" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1362243">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: YW_XBOWa
Old Milestone by Dunsop Bridge
By the UC road, in Bowland Forest High parish (Ribble Valley District), formerly Yorkshire West Riding but now Lancashire. Dunsop Bridge, junction with road to Slaidburn. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1362243 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: YW_XBOWa
Langden Brook Hareden Farm can be seen in the mouth of the side valley.
Langden Brook
Hareden Farm can be seen in the mouth of the side valley.
Langden Brook
Langden Brook
Dunsop Bridge Over the river and in the village of the same name.
Dunsop Bridge
Over the river and in the village of the same name.
Post Office and Puddleduck Tearoom in Dunsop Bridge
Post Office and Puddleduck Tearoom in Dunsop Bridge
Ribble Valley E-bikes Sale and hire of electric bikes in Dunsop Bridge. Strictly speaking, should be the Hodder Valley not the Ribble Valley.
Ribble Valley E-bikes
Sale and hire of electric bikes in Dunsop Bridge. Strictly speaking, should be the Hodder Valley not the Ribble Valley.
A famous telephone kiosk According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD637565">SD637565</a>, way up in the hills. Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/12977">NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1458607">NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain</a>. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
A famous telephone kiosk
According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at SD637565, way up in the hills. Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel and NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain. See also LinkExternal link for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
Door of a famous telephone kiosk According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD637565">SD637565</a>, way up in the hills. Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/12977">NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1458607">NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain</a>. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
Door of a famous telephone kiosk
According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at SD637565, way up in the hills. Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel and NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain. See also LinkExternal link for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
Rough Sike Road crossing Rough Sike.
Rough Sike
Road crossing Rough Sike.
Staple Oak Fell From the car park at Dunsop Bridge.
Staple Oak Fell
From the car park at Dunsop Bridge.
Public telephone box On the green at Dunsop Bridge. Reputedly, this is the 100,000th box installed and (also reputedly) is sited at the geographical centre of Great Britain.
Public telephone box
On the green at Dunsop Bridge. Reputedly, this is the 100,000th box installed and (also reputedly) is sited at the geographical centre of Great Britain.
St. George's, Dunsop Bridge Originally a cow shed, the building later became a chapel, and now seems to be used as a gymnasium.
St. George's, Dunsop Bridge
Originally a cow shed, the building later became a chapel, and now seems to be used as a gymnasium.
Dunsop Bridge Bridge Cottage and the Working Men's Club.
Dunsop Bridge
Bridge Cottage and the Working Men's Club.
Gateway to Thorneyholme Hall On the eastern edge of Dunsop Bridge village.
Gateway to Thorneyholme Hall
On the eastern edge of Dunsop Bridge village.
War memorial at Dunsop Bridge Remembering the local men who died in the Great War.
War memorial at Dunsop Bridge
Remembering the local men who died in the Great War.
River Dunsop At Dunsop Bridge.
River Dunsop
At Dunsop Bridge.
Wood End Farmhouse Near Dunsop Bridge.
Wood End Farmhouse
Near Dunsop Bridge.
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Dunsop Bridge is located at Grid Ref: SD6550 (Lat: 53.950772, Lng: -2.531759)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

What 3 Words

///jogging.greyhound.level. Near Waddington, Lancashire

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