Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, during the 14th
century the Inn at Whitewell was a manor house occupied by the
keepers of the royal forest, but in the 18th century became a
resting place for travellers on their way to Lancaster.
Beside the hotel is a chapel of ease built in 1817, under the
Lancashire Parish of Whalley.
Much of the land and property in the area belongs to the Duchy
of Lancaster estate,and the surrounding forest was once the hunting
ground of Henry VII.
Should the stepping stones at Whitewell be submerged retrace
your steps to Burholme Bridge.