Brinscall is a Village in the county of Lancashire.
Brinscall is a charming village situated in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, nestled on the western edge of the West Pennine Moors. Known for its natural beauty and rural charm, Brinscall is surrounded by lush countryside, woodlands, and streams, making it an attractive destination for walkers, cyclists, and those seeking a peaceful retreat from urban life.
Historically, Brinscall was a mill village during the height of the industrial revolution, with cotton mills playing a significant role in the local economy. Like many villages in Lancashire, Brinscall grew as a community around the textile industry, with rows of stone-built workers’ cottages still visible today, reflecting the village’s industrial past. Although the mills have long since closed, Brinscall has retained its character as a traditional Lancashire village while transitioning into a primarily residential area.
One of the highlights of Brinscall is its proximity to nature. The village is located near Brinscall Woods and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Brinscall Swimming Pool, a well-loved Edwardian facility, remains a focal point for both locals and visitors. Surrounded by the scenic moorland, it provides a unique, almost old-world charm to the area, allowing people to enjoy a swim in a traditional setting. Additionally, the village’s location near the West Pennine Moors provides access to miles of walking trails, with local landmarks such as White Coppice and Rivington Pike within easy reach.
Brinscall also benefits from a close-knit community and a number of local amenities. The village has a handful of independent shops, pubs, and local services, contributing to its strong sense of identity and community spirit. Its peaceful setting, combined with easy access to nearby towns like Chorley and Blackburn, makes it a desirable location for families and commuters who appreciate the balance between rural living and modern convenience.
Brinscall’s mix of history, natural beauty, and community appeal ensures it remains a gem within the Lancashire countryside. It offers the charm of village life while providing access to some of the most scenic and tranquil landscapes in the region.
Brinscall postcode: PR6 8QS
There are great places to visit near Brinscall including some great towns, villages, parks, waterfalls, woodlands, rivers and streams, old mines, ruins, historic buildings, ancient sites, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, round cairns, lakes, bluebell woods, geological features, gardens, country parks, nature reserves, historic sites, canals, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, beaches, shopping centres, cities and castles.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting towns including Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester are great places to visit near Brinscall if you like villages.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting parks including Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall are great places to visit near Brinscall if you like waterfalls.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best woodlands including Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Brinscall include Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting old mines including Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, White Coppice Lead Mine, Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), and Sykes Mine.
Ruins to visit near Brinscall include Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
Brinscall has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Belmont Paper Mills (Derelict), Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, and Hoghton Tower.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting ancient sites including Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, The Quernmore Burial, Standing Stones Hill, Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn, Jepsons Gate Cairn, Black Coppice Chambered Cairn, and Dog Holes Cave.
There are a several good historic monuments in the Brinscall area like Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best hiking areas including Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick are great places to visit near Brinscall if you like hills.
Brinscall is near some unmissable round cairns like Jepsons Gate Cairn,
High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir are great places to visit near Brinscall if you like lakes.
Brinscall has some unmissable bluebell woods nearby like High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best geological features including Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, Sykes Mine, and The Great Stone of Fourstones.
Brinscall's best nearby gardens can be found at The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best country parks including Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Don't miss Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood's nature reserves if visiting the area around Brinscall.
There are a number of historic sites near to Brinscall including Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
The area around Brinscall features a number of interesting canals including Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch.
Don't miss Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum's roman sites if visiting the area around Brinscall.
There are a several good museums in the Brinscall area like Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
Don't miss Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot's caves if visiting the area around Brinscall.
The area close to Brinscall boasts some of the best limestone pavements including Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
SSSIs to visit near Brinscall include Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
Brinscall has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
There are a number of shopping centres near to Brinscall including The Concourse Shopping Centre.
The area around Brinscall boasts some of the best cities including Preston, and Lancaster.
There are a several good castles in the area around Brinscall like Clitheroe Castle.
Brinscall History
There are some historic monuments around Brinscall:
