Claughton on Brock

Claughton is a little village of Lancashire in the north of England. It is named Claughton-on-Brock after the river on the banks of which is it situated, between the Calder and Brock valleys.

Claughton is referred to in the Domesday Book appearing as 'Clactune', which is believed to be Saxon in origin, meaning 'farm on the hill'.

Claughton has one traditional public house, the 'Brockholes Arms', which is named after the the village's most historically significant family, which is a popular stop for ramblers enjoying one of the many country walking routes of the area. The village is conveniently close to many of the major attractions of the region, including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Salmesbury Hall and Beacon Fells, of which Brock Bottom is a popular family walking destination and picnic area.