Croston, Lancashire

There's lots to see and do in Lancashire. A hot air balloon flight may be perfect for a birthday gift or special celebration.

The picturesque village of Croston is situated in a rural setting north-east of Rufford and east of the market town of Chorley. The River Yarrow flows through the centre of the village from west to east before joining the River Lostock which flows from the north-east of the village. To the north-west of the village both the River Yarrow and the River Lostock become the River Douglas. Croston is reached from the A59 from Preston/Ormskirk and onto A581 as well as from the B5247 also from the A59 at the Carr House Roundabout. The village has a railway station on the cross-country line from Preston to Ormskirk. At the centre of the village is St. Michael’s Parish Church on an ancient religious site, surrounded by old well-kept cottages, a school building, graveyard, forge and paved area with seats. The Graveyard is reached via the archway of the old school building, across the bridge over the Yarrow and a narrow pedestrian way. The village also has a Trout Fishery, recreation grounds, sports club, reservoir, public houses, homes, shops, attractive parks and is surrounded by farm buildings and agricultural land.

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