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Tarleton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Tarleton

Tarleton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Croston, 36km from Trough of Bowland.

Tarleton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,582, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tarleton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tarleton to your route.

About Tarleton

Tarleton is a village and civil parish in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. It is situated approximately 22 miles (35 km) north-east of Liverpool and 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Preston. The parish includes the village of Mere Brow and the hamlets of Sollom and Holmes, and is an agricultural area.

Read more It had a population of 5,959 at the 2021 Census. Tarleton village, Holmes, and the villages of Hesketh Bank and Becconsall to the north form a single built-up area with a population of 8,755.

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Where is Tarleton located?

Tarleton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6801 latitude, -2.8297 longitude.

What is the population of Tarleton?

Tarleton has a population of approximately 8,582 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
8,582
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.6801, -2.8297

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Tarleton

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Aintree Motor Racing Circuit

Historic circuit inside Aintree Racecourse that hosted five British Grands Prix in the 1950s-60s, where Stirling Moss took his first home GP win. Club sprints still run on the old track.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Trough of Bowland

Remote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Chester Zoo

The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.

50 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Oulton Park

A picturesque Cheshire circuit winding through parkland with dramatic elevation changes, a favourite of British club and national racing.

58 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

A 4.5-mile paid circular walk through wooded gorges past a chain of waterfalls including Thornton Force and Pecca Falls.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Haworth

The steep-cobbled Pennine village where the Brontë sisters lived and wrote, with the Parsonage Museum and moorland walks to Top Withens.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Tarleton

23 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.

  • 36 kmTrough of BowlandRemote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.
  • 65 kmPen-y-ghentThe most distinctive of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a 694 m stepped ridge above Horton in Ribblesdale.
  • 66 kmHolme MossA 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.
  • 67 kmWhernsideThe highest point in Yorkshire at 736 m, forming the long whaleback ridge above Ribblehead Viaduct.
  • 68 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
  • 69 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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