The School is situated in a large country mansion set in 15 acres of grounds. There are wide unbroken views across the Ribble Valley to Waddington Fell, the Forest of Bowland and Pendle Hill. The School enjoys a rural setting yet remains easily accessible.

Clitheroe has its own railway station, linked to Preston and Manchester. The M6 and M65 motorways are only 20 minutes drive away, Manchester Airport is 45 minutes away.

School Transport for Day Pupils: Bus Routes

Directions

• Clitheroe is just 20 minutes from junction 31 of the M6 motorway, follow the A59. 
• Turn off the A59 and head towards Clitheroe town centre.
• Continue through the town centre and turn left at the roundabout (Look out for the BP garage).
• Continue for 300 yards, over a mini roundabout and along Waddington road (heading towards  the village of Waddington).
• Go under the railway bridge (the road actually bears left).
• After 300 yards turn right into Eastham Street.
• Turn right into Ribblesdale Avenue and go down the long drive at the end of the Avenue.
• Moorland School is at the end of the drive.

(Click here for a printable version of the directions)

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