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About Wheelton

Wheelton lies along the A674 between Preston and Chorley, easily reached from Junction 8 of the M61. This Lancashire village sits where the West Pennine Moors begin rising eastward, popular with drivers taking the scenic route between motorway corridors. The area has over 200 EV charging points for electric vehicle users. Wheelton's most striking feature is its Victorian railway viaduct carrying the West Coast Main Line high above the village centre.

Where is Wheelton on the map?

Wheelton is in England, at 53.686, -2.607 - about 6 km west of Abbey Village.

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EV Chargers in Wheelton

40 chargers

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Race a karting track in Wheelton

Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Wheelton.

Wheelton BowlEasy

Play a pub crawl round in Wheelton

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Wheelton. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Wheelton9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Wheelton?

The closest airport to Wheelton is Manchester Airport, 54 km (about 40 min by car). Other airports nearby: Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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