Little Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Ribble Valley

England

Little Wood

Looking towards Head of Moor The road to the right leads to Chipping. — Looking towards Head of Moor Credit: philandju

Little Wood is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the city of Preston, Little Wood is known for its picturesque surroundings and its close proximity to the beautiful Forest of Bowland.

The village derives its name from the abundance of woodland areas that surround it, contributing to its peaceful and rural atmosphere. With a population of around 500 residents, Little Wood maintains a tight-knit community and a charming, traditional English village feel.

Despite its small size, Little Wood offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. There is a local primary school, a village hall that hosts various community events, and a small convenience store that caters to the daily needs of the locals. Additionally, the village is home to a historic church, dating back several centuries, which serves as a focal point for religious and community gatherings.

One of the main attractions of Little Wood is its close proximity to the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This vast forest covers approximately 312 square miles and offers a diverse range of habitats, including ancient woodlands, moorland, and rivers. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting.

In conclusion, Little Wood in Lancashire is a charming village surrounded by woodland and close to the stunning Forest of Bowland. With its rural setting and range of amenities, it offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, while also attracting visitors who seek to explore the natural beauty of the area.

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Little Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.881995/-2.4981039 or Grid Reference SD6742. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Head of Moor The road to the right leads to Chipping.

Looking towards Head of Moor

The road to the right leads to Chipping.

Kinder Barn Substantial, but isolated stone barn between Lees House Farm and Mickelhurst Farm in the Hodder Valley.

Kinder Barn

Substantial, but isolated stone barn between Lees House Farm and Mickelhurst Farm in the Hodder Valley.

Green Track leading towards Mickelhurst Farm Public footpath, beside Kinder Barn heading north west towards Mickelhurst Farm

Green Track leading towards Mickelhurst Farm

Public footpath, beside Kinder Barn heading north west towards Mickelhurst Farm

Footpath leading into Limes Wood Once over the stile, the footpath plunges steeply down into the woods to cross a stream.

Footpath leading into Limes Wood

Once over the stile, the footpath plunges steeply down into the woods to cross a stream.

Leaving Lees House Farm A track leads south east beside Limes Wood

Leaving Lees House Farm

A track leads south east beside Limes Wood

Footbridge in Limes Wood The footbridge spans a deep chasm that contains a rushing stream - the content is the result of the merging of Cow Ark Brook and Mill Brook.
The bridge is substantial, but the footpath is crumbling into decay and is hard to follow as it is smothered in vegetation.

Footbridge in Limes Wood

The footbridge spans a deep chasm that contains a rushing stream - the content is the result of the merging of Cow Ark Brook and Mill Brook. The bridge is substantial, but the footpath is crumbling into decay and is hard to follow as it is smothered in vegetation.

Footpath heading towards Paper Mill Wood The footpath leaving Limes Wood is hard to follow, not being very evident on the ground and no indicating signage. It only appears in physical form at this point, before submerging into grass.

Footpath heading towards Paper Mill Wood

The footpath leaving Limes Wood is hard to follow, not being very evident on the ground and no indicating signage. It only appears in physical form at this point, before submerging into grass.

River Hodder in Paper Mill Wood The river in a particularly pleasant setting - but the footpath I was following completely disappeared and progress through the woods is almost impossible due to the extreme steep sided nature of the terrain.
No footpath signs were in evidence, although I found a battered stile which was beyond useless.

River Hodder in Paper Mill Wood

The river in a particularly pleasant setting - but the footpath I was following completely disappeared and progress through the woods is almost impossible due to the extreme steep sided nature of the terrain. No footpath signs were in evidence, although I found a battered stile which was beyond useless.

Buck Thorn Marked on the definintive map a Buck Thorn. A faded sign on the premises, however, indicated this establishment as Thornbuck House

Buck Thorn

Marked on the definintive map a Buck Thorn. A faded sign on the premises, however, indicated this establishment as Thornbuck House

Beside Agden Wood Country scene between Aigden and Horse Hey Farms

Beside Agden Wood

Country scene between Aigden and Horse Hey Farms

Field at Lower Tittherington A public footpath follows the field boundary, en route to reach the access lane from Horse Hey Farm

Field at Lower Tittherington

A public footpath follows the field boundary, en route to reach the access lane from Horse Hey Farm

Road junction at Middle Lees

Road junction at Middle Lees

Approaching a road junction near Cow Ark Straight on for Chipping and Longridge, left for Waddington, Clitheroe and Whalley.

Approaching a road junction near Cow Ark

Straight on for Chipping and Longridge, left for Waddington, Clitheroe and Whalley.

Mist on the Northern Flanks of Longridge Fell Following a footpath through pastures on the northern flanks of Longridge Fell

Mist on the Northern Flanks of Longridge Fell

Following a footpath through pastures on the northern flanks of Longridge Fell

Road outside Bull Hill Section of the road between Clitheroe and Chipping - at the northern foot of Longridge Fell.

Road outside Bull Hill

Section of the road between Clitheroe and Chipping - at the northern foot of Longridge Fell.

Approaching Planetree Cottage A sign on the dwelling stated that this was &quot;Planetree Cottage&quot;
Located on the road between Clitheroe and Chipping at the northern foot of Longridge Fell, in the Hodder Valley.

Approaching Planetree Cottage

A sign on the dwelling stated that this was "Planetree Cottage" Located on the road between Clitheroe and Chipping at the northern foot of Longridge Fell, in the Hodder Valley.

Pasture by New Spring Pasture in the Hodder Valley

Pasture by New Spring

Pasture in the Hodder Valley

Approaching Parker's Wood Footpath follows the field boundary, in a virtually straight line towards the woods.

Approaching Parker's Wood

Footpath follows the field boundary, in a virtually straight line towards the woods.

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Little Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD6742 (Lat: 53.881995, Lng: -2.4981039)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Historic: archaeological_site

Source: OS 1:25k

Lat/Long: 53.8808322/-2.4931229

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Manhole: water

Lat/Long: 53.8845747/-2.4987924

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