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3About Eccleston
Eccleston lies just off M6 Junction 27 between Preston and Wigan, easily reached via the A49 or local routes from Chorley and Leyland. The village offers good access to both the Lake District and Manchester, with ample EV charging nearby. Eccleston's working windmill continues to grind flour, making it one of Lancashire's few operational mills.
Where is Eccleston on the map?
Eccleston is in England, at 53.642, -2.722 - about 9 km north of Appley Bridge.
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EV Chargers in Eccleston
- 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan300 kW
- Hawkley Brook Trading Estate Worthington Way, Wigan150 kW
- Mossy Lea Road, Wigan150 kW
- Back Lane, Wigan120 kW
- 15 Doolan Crescent, Wigan50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Eccleston?
The closest airport to Eccleston is Manchester Airport, 56 km (about 42 min by car). Other airports nearby: Liverpool John Lennon Airport.