Welcome to Walton le Dale!Welcome to the Walton le Dale web site.About the SiteWalton le Dale (Walton-le-Dale) is a village in the Borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England. It is positioned on the south bank of the River Ribble, and the south side of the city of Preston, adjacent to Bamber Bridge. This site was developed as a guide to the facilities of the Walton le Dale area. There are details on this site, or links to other sites, which provide access to useful public information. Navigate through the Walton le Dale pages on local Business, Community projects, FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), local History, useful Information, News & Links to other related sites, and see what items of interest you can find. |
About Walton le Dale
Lying to the south of a major bridging point of the River Ribble, near the city of Preston, Walton le Dale also known as Walton-le-Dale had it’s early beginnings were founded on its strategic location. More About Walton le Dale...
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Cuerden Valley Park
Facilities at Cuerden Valley Park include a Visitor Centre at The Barn - Berkeley Drive, Picnic Area , River Lostock, Parkland, agricultural land, Woodlands, Lake/reservoir, Victorian Pinetum/American Garden & Walled Orchard, Ruins of Lower Kem Mill Bleach & Dye Works, Wildlife including woodpeckers, kingfishers, great crested newts and dragonflies, Wildflower meadows, bluebell woods and many other plants. There is a Café/Restaurant on site at the Sue Ryder Home in Cuerden Hall.
 
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Ribble Valley Cycling and Racing Club
As one of Preston's foremost cycling clubs, Ribble Valley Cycling and Racing Club has had a tradition of providing cycling opportunities for people of all ages for nearly 60 years. Whether you're an experienced rider, or someone who wants a leisurely hobby to take part in, Ribble Valley Cycling and Racing Club are sure to have something for you.
Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale is a primarily residential suburb to the south of the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It is located to the south east of Preston, adjacent to Bamber Bridge.
The local council is South Ribble, based in Leyland and the local MP is Mark Hendrick of Preston (Labour). Notable residents include Ian McCulloch, 2005 World Snooker Championships Semi-Finalist.
In 1911, WALTON-LE-DALE, an urban district in the Darwen parliamentary division of Lancashire, England, on the S. bank of the Ribble, immediately above Preston. Pop. (1901) 11,271.
The church of St Leonard, situated on an eminence to the east of the town, was originally erected in the 11th century. The earliest portions of the present building are the Perpendicular chancel and tower, the nave having been rebuilt in 1798, while the transepts were erected in 1816. There are a number of interesting old brasses and monuments. Cotton-spinning is carried on, and there are market gardens in the vicinity. Roman remains have been found here, and there was perhaps a roadside post on. the site. The manor of Walton was granted by Henry de Lacy about 1130 to Robert Banastre. It afterwards passed by marriage to the Langtons, and about 1592 to the Hoghtons of Hoghton.
Walton was the principal scene of the great battle of Preston , fought on. the 17th of August 1648 between Cromwell and the duke of Hamilton.
In 1701 the duke of Norfolk, the earl of Derwentwater and other Jacobites incorporated the town by the style of the mayor and corporation of the ancient borough of Walton. In 1715 the passage of the Ribble was bravely defended against the Jacobites by Parson Woods and his parishioners of Atherton.
This section incorporates text from the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, which is in the public domain
