Chorley Map

Chorley map, view the Lancashire town of Chorley, located in the county of Lancashire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Chorley Lancashire & Guide to the Area

Chorley Map Lancashire: Interactive map of Chorley, displaying the town situated in the county of Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Chorley area and a Chorley town centre map, showing Chorley Railway Station and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Chorley map are: Astley Hall, Chorley Market, Market Walk Shopping Centre, Reel Cinema Chorley, Booths, Marks & Spencer, Iceland, B&M Bargains, Superdrug, WHSmith, Chorley Little Theatre, Bubble 'n' Shake, Calico Lounge, The Shed, The Bobbin Mill, The Rose and Crown, Toastie Tavern, Escape Entertainment Venue, Applejax, The Emporium, The Bees Country Kitchen, The Imperial, Pizza Express, Sorriso Mediterranean Kitchen, Chorley Library, Chorley Police Station, Chorley Council Offices, Eaves Lane Surgery, Chorley Health Centre, Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Albany Academy, Parklands High School, Holy Cross Catholic High School, Chorley St Peter's CE Church, Trinity Methodist Church, Premier Inn Chorley North, Hartwood Hall Hotel, Chorley Train Station, Chorley Bus Station, Yarrow Valley Country Park, St Mary's Parish Church, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Chorley Remembers Experience.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Buckshaw Village, Euxton, Whittle-le-Woods, Clayton-le-Woods, Heapey, Wheelton, Brinscall, Abbey Village, Withnell, Withnell Fold, Birkacre, Heath Charnock, Adlington, Anderton, Rivington, White Coppice, Anglezarke, Coppull, Charnock Richard, Eccleston, Heskin, Charnock Green, Croston, Mawdesley, Bretherton, Leyland, Farington, Runshaw Moor, Riley Green, Hoghton, Brindle, Hoghton Bottoms, Gregson Lane, Clayton Green, Whittle Springs, Darwen, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Wheelton Moor, Brindle Heath, Samlesbury.

Chorley is the kind of place that quietly gets on with life, tucked between Preston and Bolton with the West Pennine Moors just around the corner. It's a traditional Lancashire market town with a bit of everything—red-brick terraces, quiet parks, busy cafés, and a proper town centre that still pulls people in from the surrounding villages. It's not trying to reinvent itself—it's content being exactly what it is, and that's part of its appeal.

The town's history goes way back, originally growing up around agriculture and local trade. Things really took off during the Industrial Revolution when cotton mills and collieries transformed the area. There's still plenty of evidence of that industrial past if you know where to look. Chorley's population these days sits at around 36,000, though the wider borough includes a lot more when you factor in all the surrounding villages and suburbs. It's long been a commuter spot too, thanks to its handy location, with people heading off to Manchester or Preston for work but still coming home to somewhere a bit calmer.

There's plenty to keep people occupied in and around Chorley. Astley Park is a standout—a huge, well-kept green space with woodland, a play area, formal gardens, and the historic Astley Hall, which is packed with artefacts and open to visitors. Chorley Market is still going strong, with local traders selling everything from cheese and meat to fabrics and household stuff. On the edge of town you'll find Yarrow Valley Country Park, perfect for walks by the river and spotting wildlife. Not far away, Rivington Pike is a favourite for hill walks and big views, and Rivington Terraced Gardens are something a bit different with winding paths and hidden ruins. For heritage lovers, Hoghton Tower is nearby and full of history, and the National Trust's Rufford Old Hall isn't far either.

In wider Lancashire, you've got the coast on one side and the countryside on the other. Lytham St Annes is perfect for a breezy day out by the sea, while the Forest of Bowland offers proper hiking and a bit of wild solitude. Clitheroe and Garstang bring a more traditional market town feel, and there's always something going on in Preston if you fancy a bit more buzz. Blackpool's a quick drive if you're after amusements, arcades and a touch of the old-school seaside scene.

Chorley's got cracking transport links. The M61 runs right past, connecting straight onto the M6 and M65, so you're well placed for heading in any direction. The train station's right in the centre of town with regular services to Manchester, Preston and Blackpool, making commuting easy. Local buses link the town with surrounding villages, and it's all compact enough that walking or cycling works well too. Manchester Airport's just under an hour away by road or rail, making it a good base even for longer trips.

Lancashire as a county's got its own kind of rhythm. It's made up of strong communities, open spaces, and towns that have grown with time but not lost their identity. It's got farming roots, industrial grit, and proper northern warmth. Whether it's cobbled streets, rolling fields or rows of terraced houses, it's a place that feels lived in and proud of where it's been. Chorley's just one thread in that bigger patchwork, and it's a good one.

Some More Nearby Places: Buckshaw Village, Euxton, Whittle-le-Woods, Clayton-le-Woods, Heapey, Wheelton, Brinscall, Abbey Village, Withnell, Withnell Fold, Birkacre, Heath Charnock, Adlington, Anderton, Rivington, White Coppice, Anglezarke, Coppull, Charnock Richard, Eccleston, Heskin, Charnock Green, Croston, Mawdesley, Bretherton, Leyland, Farington, Runshaw Moor, Riley Green, Hoghton, Brindle, Hoghton Bottoms, Gregson Lane, Clayton Green, Whittle Springs, Darwen, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Wheelton Moor, Brindle Heath, Samlesbury.

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