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in the county of Lancashire

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About Scorton

The picturesque village of Scorton lies to the west of the Bowland Forest beneath the shadow of Calder Fell, in an area much famed for its sparkling streams, fells and forest glades inhabited by wildlife.

Scorton is set in excellent fell-walking country, and the village with its wealth of lovely old properties makes an ideal destination for anyone wishing to discover the hidden glories of the forest, or the beautiful sandy bays and beaches of the Fylde coast.

Visitors will find friendly inns, shops and several churches. Of interest is The Priory, a building dating to the 1600's, now converted to provide comfortable hotel accommodation. In 1650 the house was used as a priests house and Catholic Mass Centre, there is also talk that Cromwell's troops were entertained at the house. These days, apart from serving as a luxury hotel and restaurant, The Priory is the meeting place of the Preston Cycling Club who have held meetings in the village since around 1900.

The Barn is a noted plant centre and gift shop where visitors are sure to find that special gift they have been searching for, there is also a pleasant coffee shop to relax in.

A traditional weekly market is held each Thursday in the small town of Garstang, just two miles away.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Scorton

Brock Bottoms	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lune River Lighthouse	(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Beacon Fell Country Park	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ashton Memorial	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Lancaster Cathedral	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Lancaster Castle	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Fleetwood Museum	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Forest of Bowland	(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Preston Guildhall	(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston	(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Blackpool Zoo	(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Hornby Castle	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Samlesbury Hall	(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Warton Old Rectory	(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Blackpool Sea Life Centre	(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Scorton

Lancaster, in the county of Lancashire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N)
This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas.
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Dunsop Bridge, in the county of Lancashire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)
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Halton, in the county of Lancashire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction N)
This is a peaceful hillside village beside the picturesque River Lune. It has rising, winding streets with a delightful mix-match of cottages hiding behind old grey-stone walls.
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Morecambe, in the county of Lancashire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NW)
Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular...
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Hest Bank, in the county of Lancashire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N)
Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire.
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Fleetwood, in the county of Lancashire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)
Fleetwood was once famous as a fishing port, but now it is more likely the visitor will see yachts and leisure boats lined up at the pretty quayside.
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Cleveleys, in the county of Lancashire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction W)
Less bustling than its busy neighbour Blackpool, Cleveleys lies on the same 15 mile stretch of beautiful golden sands.
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Preston, in the county of Lancashire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction S)
This is the town that was at the centre of the cotton spinning industry for well over a hundred and fifty years.
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Ribchester, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE)
A picturesque village in the Ribble Valley
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Slaidburn, in the county of Lancashire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction E)
An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder.
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Hurst Green, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE)
This pretty Lancastrian villages the setting for historic Stoneyhurst, a noted school which was founded in the 16th-century.
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Hornby, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NE)
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Capernwray, in the county of Lancashire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)
There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area.
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Waddington, in the county of Lancashire (14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction E)
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Blackpool, in the county of Lancashire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SW)
Blackpool, long famous for its vast illuminated Golden Mile, commenced its rise to fame way back in the Victorian Era when the famous seafront consisted of no more than a single row of houses.
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Nearby travel help

M6 Junction 33	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)
M6 Junction 33A	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)
Lancaster Station	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction N)
Heysham Port Station	(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)
Blackpool Airport	(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SW)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(41.8 miles, 67.3 km, direction S)
Scorton to London	(200.9 miles, 323.3 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Scorton

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Scorton center
The Crofters Hotel	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction SW)
Calderbank Country Lodge	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction E)
Lancaster House Classic Hotel	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)
Barton Grange Classic Hotel	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S)
Greaves Hotel	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N)
The Royal Kings Arms	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)
Lancaster Holiday Inn	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)
Shard Riverside	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)
Bartle Hall Hotel	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)
The North Euston	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction W)
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