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Clitheroe is a market town with a population of 14,000 and lies at the heart of the Ribble Valley. Steeped in history the towns most prominent feature is the 12th Century Norman Castle Keep set upon an outcrop of limestone rock. The views of the town and the Ribble Valley are spectacular once you gain it's ramparts.

Notable features of the town, include the grounds of the Castle, which contain a museum with reputable exhibitions including the North West Sound Archive, Edisford picnic area, once the site of battle between the Normans and the Scots, Brungerley Park and the former quarry sites of Crosshill and Salthill, now designated wildlife conservation areas. Clitheroe is surrounded by open countryside and resides under the auspicious presence of Pendle Hill.