Chorley
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Lancashire, England
Chorley is a town and the administrative centre of the wider Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England, 8 miles (13 km) north of Wigan, 11 miles (18 km) south west of Blackburn, 11 miles (18 km) north west of Bolton, 12 miles (19 km) south of Preston and 20 miles (32 km) north west of Manchester. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry. In 2020 it had a population of 36,682.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 38,420
- Coordinates
- 53.650, -2.617
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Chorley
In England, United Kingdom, Chorley stands out as a compact town. Some 38,420 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards water sports.
Things to do in Chorley
Water Sports in Chorley
(1)The water sports shortlist for Chorley: Wakeboard. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chorley. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Chorley. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Chorley that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chorley known for?
- Chorley is mainly a destination for water sports, set in England, United Kingdom with around 38,420 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Chorley?
- You can plan around Wakeboard in Chorley. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Chorley located?
- Administratively, Chorley sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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