Ashton-on-Ribble

Settlement in Lancashire Preston

England

Ashton-on-Ribble

Old Milestone Marker 54-03 F (between bridges 18-17), Lancaster Canal Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal
This milestone is 3 miles from the centre of Preston and 54 miles from Kendal

Inscription reads:-
Preston / 3 :: Garstang / 14

Milestone Society National ID: LAN-03 — Old Milestone Marker 54-03 F (between bridges 18-17), Lancaster Canal Credit: Cactus Chris

Ashton-on-Ribble is a suburb located in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. Situated on the northern bank of the River Ribble, it is approximately two miles west of the city center. The area covers a relatively small area, with a population of around 11,000 residents.

Historically, Ashton-on-Ribble was an agricultural village, known for its farming and market gardening activities. However, with the expansion of Preston in the 19th century, it gradually transformed into a residential area. Today, it is a mix of residential and commercial properties, offering a range of amenities for its residents.

One of the notable features of Ashton-on-Ribble is its proximity to the River Ribble. The area boasts several riverside parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for leisure activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking. Ashton Park, located on the riverbank, is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

The suburb also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the M6 motorway and Preston city center. It has its own train station, known as Preston Docks, which provides connections to other major cities in the region.

In terms of education, Ashton-on-Ribble is home to several primary schools and is within close proximity to secondary schools and colleges in the surrounding areas.

Overall, Ashton-on-Ribble is a pleasant and well-connected suburb of Preston, offering a blend of residential charm, green spaces, and convenient amenities for its residents.

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Ashton-on-Ribble Images

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Old Milestone Marker 54-03 F (between bridges 18-17), Lancaster Canal

Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 3 miles from the centre of Preston and 54 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 3 :: Garstang / 14 Milestone Society National ID: LAN-03

Cactus Chris

Track through wasteland south of Riversway Motor Park

Roger Templeman

Riversway heading towards Preston

Steve Daniels

Ribble Shore

The northern shore of the River Ribble, approximately 1000 yards downstream of Preston Docks.

David Dixon

Industrial Units on Fylde Road

View from Fylde Road Viaduct

Raymond Knapman

Old Milestone Marker 55-02 F (between bridges 15-14), Lancaster Canal (between bridges old marker)

Old Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 2 miles from the centre of Preston and 55 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 2 :: Garstang / 15 (missing) Milestone Society National ID: LAN-02

Cactus Chris

Milestone Marker 55-02 F (between bridges 15-14), Lancaster Canal

Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 2 miles from the centre of Preston and 55 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 2 :: Garstang / 15 Milestone Society National ID: LAN-02R

Cactus Chris

Milestone Marker 56-01 F (between bridges 11-10), Lancaster Canal

Milestone located by the side of the Lancaster Canal This milestone is 1 miles from the centre of Preston and 56 miles from Kendal Inscription reads:- Preston / 1 :: Garstang / 16 Milestone Society National ID: LAN-01R

Cactus Chris

Tom Benson Way, Cottam

Named after Preston's famous marathon walker, this modern road, opened in 1985, is a stretch of the B6241 giving access to some of the city's north-western suburbs.

Stephen McKay

Tanterton Hall Road, Ingol

Two of Preston's neat bus shelters almost face each other on Tanterton Hall Road in the city's north-western suburbs.

Stephen McKay

Ingol Social Club

It is something of a mystery as to why these sort of places invariably look so unprepossessing from the outside. Ingol Social Club on Whitby Avenue, with its stained brickwork, 1960s-style windows and fascia, solid doors, old bin, and weeds growing up from the bottom of the wall, is no exception. Apparently it has been refurbished to 'a very high standard' - it's a pity they didn't knock it down and start again. The club first opened as the Ingol Labour Club in 1968.

Stephen McKay

Whitby Avenue, Ingol

Preston began to expand into the Ingol area in the early 1960s and the housing stock here is of its time.

Stephen McKay

Backs of houses on Dalmore Road, Ingol

This potholed roadway leads off Barry Avenue into a yard at the back of a terrace of houses on Dalmore Road.

Stephen McKay

Barry Avenue, Ingol

Cottam Avenue leads off to the left down to the Lancaster Canal at the southern tip of the Ingol built-up area.

Stephen McKay

Lancaster Canal, Ingol

This is the view looking down from Cottam Mill Bridge towards the end of the canal at Ashton Basin just over a mile away.

Stephen McKay

Cottam Mill Bridge, Ingol

Cottam Mill Bridge carries Cottam Lane over the Lancaster Canal. Bridge House is straight ahead.

Stephen McKay

Cottam Mill Bridge, Lancaster Canal

Cottam Mill Bridge is no 16 on the Lancaster Canal, although number 1-10 no longer exist. This is on what is effectively a dead end arm leading to Ashton Basin near the centre of Preston.

Stephen McKay