Welcome to Clitheroe

Clitheroe is ideally situated close to the geographical centre of the UK and served by excellent road and rail links. Getting to Clitheroe and exploring the area is easy. The information below provides details of the options open to visitors to the town.

By Car

The A59 - the major road which serves Clitheroe - runs from Preston and the M6 in the west, through to Skipton, Harrogate and York to the east.

Close by are the towns of Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, and Skipton. To the north is the historic county town of Lancaster,

There are several car parks in the town centre, some local authority owned and controlled, some privately owned and controlled, such as those found at Clitheroe’s supermarkets.

By Train

Trains to/from Manchester Victoria arrive/depart approximately every hour.

Further information about rail travel to/from the town can be found on the Northern Trains Limited website here.

By Bus

Clitheroe’s main bus station is situated close to the train station and is served by several operators and routes.

Further information about the town’s bus services can be found on the Lancashire County Council website here.

On Foot

There are lots of walking trails through and around Clitheroe. The beautiful surrounding villages, including Whalley, Waddington and Pendleton.

Further information about the Ribble Valley and its villages can be found on the Visit Ribble Valley website here.

By Taxi

Taxis are usually available from beside the Platform Gallery next to the railway station, the top of King Lane, opposite Fat Face, and at the bottom of Moor Lane near to Holmes Mill, opposite Sainsbury's.