Dinckley

Civil Parish in Lancashire Ribble Valley

England

Dinckley

Footpath from Larkhill Cottages The stile for the footpath at Larkhill Cottages leading across the fields towards Hacking Hall.
Footpath from Larkhill Cottages Credit: Steve Houldsworth

Dinckley is a civil parish located in the county of Lancashire in England. Situated on the southern bank of the River Ribble, it is a small and picturesque village surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland.

The parish covers an area of approximately 4 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 200 residents. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern properties.

Dinckley is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing, with the River Ribble being particularly popular among anglers.

The village itself has limited amenities, with only a small number of local shops and services available. However, nearby towns such as Blackburn and Clitheroe provide a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Dinckley is well-connected to the rest of Lancashire via road networks, with the A59 passing through the parish. This allows for easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Preston, Manchester, and Blackpool.

Overall, Dinckley is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle to its residents. Its picturesque location and proximity to the River Ribble make it a popular choice for those seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Lancashire.

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Dinckley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.820237/-2.471576 or Grid Reference SD6936. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath from Larkhill Cottages The stile for the footpath at Larkhill Cottages leading across the fields towards Hacking Hall.
Footpath from Larkhill Cottages
The stile for the footpath at Larkhill Cottages leading across the fields towards Hacking Hall.
'New' Dinckley Footbridge over River Ribble Replacement footbridge over River Ribble at Dinckley replacing the one that was badly damaged in the Boxing Day floods of 2015
'New' Dinckley Footbridge over River Ribble
Replacement footbridge over River Ribble at Dinckley replacing the one that was badly damaged in the Boxing Day floods of 2015
Hurst Green war memorial With pretty flowers in full bloom.
Hurst Green war memorial
With pretty flowers in full bloom.
Car park at Marles Wood A handy place to park close to the bank of the River Ribble.
Car park at Marles Wood
A handy place to park close to the bank of the River Ribble.
Footpath in Marles Wood Leading down to the left bank of the Ribble.
Footpath in Marles Wood
Leading down to the left bank of the Ribble.
Shadowy road Ribchester Road is quite dark here as it passes through the heavily leaved trees of Marles Wood.
Shadowy road
Ribchester Road is quite dark here as it passes through the heavily leaved trees of Marles Wood.
Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) Spotted in Marles Wood.
Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)
Spotted in Marles Wood.
River Ribble In Marles Wood.
River Ribble
In Marles Wood.
River Ribble In Marles Wood.
River Ribble
In Marles Wood.
Marles Wood On the bank of the River Ribble.
Marles Wood
On the bank of the River Ribble.
Gateway to New Marles Farm On Ribchester Road near Dinckley.
Gateway to New Marles Farm
On Ribchester Road near Dinckley.
Entrance to Almond's Fold On Ribchester Road near Dinckley.
Entrance to Almond's Fold
On Ribchester Road near Dinckley.
Road junction Chapel Lane meets the A59 south of Dinckley.
Road junction
Chapel Lane meets the A59 south of Dinckley.
Dinckley Bridge Carrying Ribchester Road over Dinckley Brook.
Dinckley Bridge
Carrying Ribchester Road over Dinckley Brook.
Farmland near Dinckley Off Ribchester Road.
Farmland near Dinckley
Off Ribchester Road.
Ribchester Road Near Salesbury Hall.
Ribchester Road
Near Salesbury Hall.
Mown grass A large field where the harvest of grass (for hay or silage) is ready.
Mown grass
A large field where the harvest of grass (for hay or silage) is ready.
Entering Hurst Green On Longridge Road.
Entering Hurst Green
On Longridge Road.
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Dinckley is located at Grid Ref: SD6936 (Lat: 53.820237, Lng: -2.471576)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.820237,-2.471576
Dinckley
Place: hamlet
Source: npe and seventh series (1953)
Lat/Long: 53.8169145/-2.4744846
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.8158907/-2.4732861
Access: customers
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 53.8192235/-2.4734956
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