Walton le Dale Local Guide
Just south of Preston, the village of Walton le Dale, which was known in the Domesday Book as Waleton, lies at the confluence of the two rivers – the River Ribble and the River Darwen. There was a settlement in the area even before the Romans built a camp on their road from Wigan to Lancaster.
Welcome to the Walton le Dale area web site. This site was developed, originally in 2000, as a guide to facilities in the Walton le Dale area. It’s been offline for about six months, but has returned in July 2025. There are details on this site, or links to other sites, which provide access to useful public information.
Please feel free to navigate through the Walton le Dale pages about local Business, Community projects, local Geography, local History, useful Information & News to see what items of interest you can find. If you’re not sure try the Search or the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).