Cocker Bar

Settlement in Lancashire South Ribble

England

Cocker Bar

Washing day at Wham House Farm
Washing day at Wham House Farm Credit: Margaret Clough

Cocker Bar is a small village located in the district of Wyre, Lancashire, in the northwest region of England. Situated near the River Cocker, the village is part of the larger civil parish of Myerscough and Bilsborrow. Cocker Bar is nestled between the towns of Preston and Lancaster, making it conveniently accessible to both urban centers.

The village is primarily residential, with a mix of housing options ranging from traditional stone cottages to modern homes. It offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, surrounded by lush countryside and farmland. The River Cocker, which flows nearby, adds to the village's natural beauty and provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating.

Although small, Cocker Bar has a tight-knit community with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village benefits from a range of amenities and services, including a local pub, shops, and a primary school. Additionally, the nearby towns of Garstang and Fulwood offer a wider range of amenities and facilities, ensuring residents have access to everything they need.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Cocker Bar is ideally situated close to the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The forest offers ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Cocker Bar offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by beautiful countryside, while also benefiting from its proximity to larger towns and urban centers.

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Cocker Bar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.693352/-2.752325 or Grid Reference SD5022. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Washing day at Wham House Farm
Washing day at Wham House Farm
Cocker Bar Bridge Farm & blackthorn blossom
Cocker Bar Bridge Farm & blackthorn blossom
The Road to Moss Farm
The Road to Moss Farm
Moss Farm, Wham Lane Entrance drive from opposite side of the lane on a dull day
Moss Farm, Wham Lane
Entrance drive from opposite side of the lane on a dull day
New Moss Hall, Wham Lane, Little Hoole Little Hoole.
Might be a farm, I don't know.
New Moss Hall, Wham Lane, Little Hoole
Little Hoole. Might be a farm, I don't know.
Wham Lane looking Eastwards, Little Hoole With photographer's back to the beginning of the lane, looking towards the dog-leg.
Wham Lane looking Eastwards, Little Hoole
With photographer's back to the beginning of the lane, looking towards the dog-leg.
Wham Lane looking Westwards, Little Hoole On a miserable dull morning.
Wham Lane looking Westwards, Little Hoole
On a miserable dull morning.
Moss Priory Farm, Wham Lane Not the best view
Moss Priory Farm, Wham Lane
Not the best view
Beech House and Halton House, Wham Lane Beech House (left), Halton House (right), semi-detached, not farmhouses.
Beech House and Halton House, Wham Lane
Beech House (left), Halton House (right), semi-detached, not farmhouses.
Cocker Bar Road B5248
Cocker Bar Road B5248
Cocker Bar Road B5248
Cocker Bar Road B5248
Pedestrian gate across railway
Pedestrian gate across railway
Road north side of Garth Prison
Road north side of Garth Prison
Ridley Lane
Ridley Lane
Bridge over Wymott Brook
Bridge over Wymott Brook
North Road near Norris's Farm
North Road near Norris's Farm
Martin Hall Farm Fishery
Martin Hall Farm Fishery
The "S" bend at Norris's Farm
The "S" bend at Norris's Farm
Show me another place!

Cocker Bar is located at Grid Ref: SD5022 (Lat: 53.693352, Lng: -2.752325)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: South Ribble

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Located within 500m of 53.693352,-2.752325
Cocker Bar
Place: hamlet
Source: local knowledge;OS Opendata
Lat/Long: 53.6933987/-2.7506852
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 53.6957366/-2.7507842
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