Chatterton Hey Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Rossendale

England

Chatterton Hey Wood

East Lancashire Railway Class 47 Diesel Credit: David Dixon

Chatterton Hey Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Stretching over an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of the natural world.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a lush and vibrant canopy during the summer months. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, creating a colorful tapestry that attracts a variety of insects and birds.

Chatterton Hey Wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their leisure. These pathways wind through the wood, leading visitors to hidden nooks and corners, and offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Wildlife is abundant in Chatterton Hey Wood, with numerous species calling it their home. Squirrels can often be seen darting through the trees, while birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including great tits, woodpeckers, and thrushes. The wood is also home to small mammals like hedgehogs, voles, and shrews.

The wood has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back hundreds of years. Ancient ruins and archaeological finds suggest that the area was once a settlement, and remnants of old buildings can still be seen in certain parts of the wood.

Overall, Chatterton Hey Wood is a hidden gem in Lancashire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience a sense of peace and tranquility.

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East Lancashire Railway Class 47 Diesel

East Lancashire Railway's class 47 preserved diesel locomotive 'D1501' hauls an East Lancashire Railway passenger train past the Chest from Rawtenstall towards the level crossing at Irwell Vale. D1501 was one of an initial batch of 20 new ‘Brush Type 4’s’, out-shopped in striking BR Two-Tone Green, as part of a Pilot Scheme order placed by British Railways in February 1961. It carried BR Blue livery as '1501' for many years, becoming 47402 still in BR Blue when the fleet was renumbered in the early 1970s to conform to the computerised TOPS systems. The locomotive was withdrawn from service in July 1992 and secured for preservation by Pete Waterman in December 1993 and has since been a longstanding member of the diesel fleet at the East Lancashire Railway. When first entering service with ELR, D1501 was re-named “GATESHEAD”. In 2010, it was repainted back into as-built BR Two-tone Green livery with the removal of headlights, nameplates, and complete with functional headcode panels. Link

ELR Fleet Profiles Link

British Rail Class 47 (Wikipedia)

Class 45 Diesel Locomotive approaching Irwell Vale An East Lancashire Railway passenger train hauled by preserved class 45 diesel locomotive 45108 pulls into the station/halt at Irwell Vale, between Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.

The original ELR station serving this area was at nearby Ewood Bridge, just to the north. That station, which opened in 1846, was closed to passengers in 1972 and its buildings were demolished in the early 1980s <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/e/ewood_bridge/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/e/ewood_bridge/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Following the successful re-opening of the line as a heritage railway, Irwell Vale station/halt was purpose-built by Rossendale Council and the East Lancashire Railway; it was opened on the 27th April 1991.

The British Rail Class 45 also known as the Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Rail at their Derby and Crewe Works between 1960 and 1962. Along with the similar Class 44 and 46 locomotives, they became known as &quot;Peaks&quot;. 45108 was withdrawn from service in August 1987.

Class 45 Diesel Locomotive approaching Irwell Vale

An East Lancashire Railway passenger train hauled by preserved class 45 diesel locomotive 45108 pulls into the station/halt at Irwell Vale, between Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall. The original ELR station serving this area was at nearby Ewood Bridge, just to the north. That station, which opened in 1846, was closed to passengers in 1972 and its buildings were demolished in the early 1980s Link

. Following the successful re-opening of the line as a heritage railway, Irwell Vale station/halt was purpose-built by Rossendale Council and the East Lancashire Railway; it was opened on the 27th April 1991. The British Rail Class 45 also known as the Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Rail at their Derby and Crewe Works between 1960 and 1962. Along with the similar Class 44 and 46 locomotives, they became known as "Peaks". 45108 was withdrawn from service in August 1987.

Milne Street, Irwell Vale Nestled in the lush Irwell Valley and lying at the confluence of the River Ogden and River Irwell, Irwell Vale is a traditional mill village with fine examples of stone-terraced mill cottages.

Milne Street, Irwell Vale

Nestled in the lush Irwell Valley and lying at the confluence of the River Ogden and River Irwell, Irwell Vale is a traditional mill village with fine examples of stone-terraced mill cottages.

East Lancashire Railway - Irwell Vale Station An East Lancashire Railway passenger train hauled by preserved class 45 diesel locomotive 45108 waits at the station/halt at Irwell Vale, between Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.

The original ELR station serving this area was at nearby Ewood Bridge, just to the north. That station, which opened in 1846, was closed to passengers in 1972 and its buildings were demolished in the early 1980s <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/e/ewood_bridge/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/e/ewood_bridge/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Following the successful re-opening of the line as a heritage railway, Irwell Vale station/halt was purpose-built by Rossendale Council and the East Lancashire Railway; it was opened on the 27th April 1991.

The British Rail Class 45 also known as the Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Rail at their Derby and Crewe Works between 1960 and 1962. Along with the similar Class 44 and 46 locomotives, they became known as &quot;Peaks&quot;. 45108 was withdrawn from service in August 1987.

East Lancashire Railway - Irwell Vale Station

An East Lancashire Railway passenger train hauled by preserved class 45 diesel locomotive 45108 waits at the station/halt at Irwell Vale, between Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall. The original ELR station serving this area was at nearby Ewood Bridge, just to the north. That station, which opened in 1846, was closed to passengers in 1972 and its buildings were demolished in the early 1980s Link

. Following the successful re-opening of the line as a heritage railway, Irwell Vale station/halt was purpose-built by Rossendale Council and the East Lancashire Railway; it was opened on the 27th April 1991. The British Rail Class 45 also known as the Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Rail at their Derby and Crewe Works between 1960 and 1962. Along with the similar Class 44 and 46 locomotives, they became known as "Peaks". 45108 was withdrawn from service in August 1987.

Storage Facility at Rossendale Golf Club Houses the machinery that maintains all aspects of the golf course

Storage Facility at Rossendale Golf Club

Houses the machinery that maintains all aspects of the golf course

Stile on the Edge of Rossendale Golf Course Crossing the golf course from Helmshore

Stile on the Edge of Rossendale Golf Course

Crossing the golf course from Helmshore

Public Footpath heading for Irwell Vale

Public Footpath heading for Irwell Vale

Irwell Vale Halt Small station on the East Lancashire Heritage Railway that runs through the Irwell Valley for 12 miles between Heywood and Rawtenstall

Irwell Vale Halt

Small station on the East Lancashire Heritage Railway that runs through the Irwell Valley for 12 miles between Heywood and Rawtenstall

River Irwell Looking upstream from the bridge in Irwell Vale

River Irwell

Looking upstream from the bridge in Irwell Vale

East Lancashire Railway crossing the River Irwell Heritage railway that runs between Heywood and Rawtenstall crossing the river to north of Irwell Vale Halt

East Lancashire Railway crossing the River Irwell

Heritage railway that runs between Heywood and Rawtenstall crossing the river to north of Irwell Vale Halt

East Lancashire Railway crossing the River Irwell again The railway crossing the river once again to the north of Irwell Vale Halt

East Lancashire Railway crossing the River Irwell again

The railway crossing the river once again to the north of Irwell Vale Halt

Mill in Irwell Vale

Mill in Irwell Vale

Entrance to Clough House

Entrance to Clough House

Soap works in Irwell Vale View from Irwell Vale Road

Soap works in Irwell Vale

View from Irwell Vale Road

Kevin Waterhouse

Former National School Dated 1859 on Manchester Road at Ewood Bridge

Former National School

Dated 1859 on Manchester Road at Ewood Bridge

Kevin Waterhouse

A bit of a bumpy pitch The weeds will not help play either. The disused Stand Athletic FC ground viewed from the stand.

A bit of a bumpy pitch

The weeds will not help play either. The disused Stand Athletic FC ground viewed from the stand.

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Cycle path following route of former railway A fairly new path that leads on to Lumb Viaduct. This view is of the start of the path dropping down to the former trackbed from a landfilled overbridge on an un-named old road linking Irwell Vale and Ravenshore.

Cycle path following route of former railway

A fairly new path that leads on to Lumb Viaduct. This view is of the start of the path dropping down to the former trackbed from a landfilled overbridge on an un-named old road linking Irwell Vale and Ravenshore.

Kevin Waterhouse

West Pennine Bridleway (Sand Beds Lane) Path on Dearden Moor, near Edenfield.

West Pennine Bridleway (Sand Beds Lane)

Path on Dearden Moor, near Edenfield.

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Chatterton Hey Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD7919 (Lat: 53.668564, Lng: -2.3155321)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Rossendale

Police Authority: Lancashire

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