Bank Ends Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Pendle

England

Bank Ends Wood

Back of Alice Nutter Statue The commemorative statue by David Palmer, to mark the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials. Alice Nutter is in chains but this cloak on her back looks like an instrument of torture
Back of Alice Nutter Statue Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Bank Ends Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is an important natural habitat and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna, with a variety of trees such as oak, ash, birch, and beech dominating the landscape. These trees provide a dense canopy, creating a cool and shaded environment even during the hot summer months. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich assortment of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the beauty of the woodland.

Bank Ends Wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, including several bird species like woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Small mammals such as foxes, badgers, and squirrels can also be spotted within the wood. The presence of a small stream running through the woodland further enhances the biodiversity, attracting amphibians like frogs and newts.

The wood offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate its natural beauty. These paths wind through the forest, providing opportunities for peaceful strolls and birdwatching. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

Bank Ends Wood is managed by the local authorities, who ensure the preservation of its ecological integrity while also providing a safe and welcoming environment for visitors. The wood is open to the public throughout the year and serves as an important recreational space for the local community, as well as a valuable habitat for the region's wildlife.

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Bank Ends Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.867578/-2.2369641 or Grid Reference SD8441. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Back of Alice Nutter Statue The commemorative statue by David Palmer, to mark the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials. Alice Nutter is in chains but this cloak on her back looks like an instrument of torture
Back of Alice Nutter Statue
The commemorative statue by David Palmer, to mark the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials. Alice Nutter is in chains but this cloak on her back looks like an instrument of torture
Field with distant tower The structure on the horizon is Stansfield Tower (also known as Blacko Tower) <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4000070">SD8542 : Stansfield Tower</a>.
Field with distant tower
The structure on the horizon is Stansfield Tower (also known as Blacko Tower) SD8542 : Stansfield Tower.
West Pasture The Pendle Way is supposed, according to the map, to run up this field and past the house. But there was no sign of a worn path on the ground, and most people had clearly taken a diversion to the west to reach Pasture Lane via the gate seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4694358">SD8540 : West Pasture</a>.
West Pasture
The Pendle Way is supposed, according to the map, to run up this field and past the house. But there was no sign of a worn path on the ground, and most people had clearly taken a diversion to the west to reach Pasture Lane via the gate seen in SD8540 : West Pasture.
Ridgaling Water Treatment Works, Barrowford United Utilities opened this treatment works in 2007 to replace a smaller one at Barley. The principal contractor was KMI and the cost a little under £20 million. The treatment works was designed to look like a farmhouse building with associated barns; only the signs on the gate give away its true nature.

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Ridgaling Water Treatment Works, Barrowford
United Utilities opened this treatment works in 2007 to replace a smaller one at Barley. The principal contractor was KMI and the cost a little under £20 million. The treatment works was designed to look like a farmhouse building with associated barns; only the signs on the gate give away its true nature. Source: LinkExternal link
Passing cars on Pasture Lane The hill has some steep sections and tight bends; these two cars met and passed slowly just below the upper steep section.
Passing cars on Pasture Lane
The hill has some steep sections and tight bends; these two cars met and passed slowly just below the upper steep section.
View towards Pendle from the top of Pasture Lane
View towards Pendle from the top of Pasture Lane
Roughlee Old Hall and Farm For a closer view of the grade II listed Old Hall itself see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/67348">SD8440 : Roughlee - Old Hall Farm</a>.
Roughlee Old Hall and Farm
For a closer view of the grade II listed Old Hall itself see SD8440 : Roughlee - Old Hall Farm.
Roughlee stepping stones The stones are on the Pendle Way. An easy crossing in a dry summer, but Pendle Water can easily run in spate in wet weather.
Roughlee stepping stones
The stones are on the Pendle Way. An easy crossing in a dry summer, but Pendle Water can easily run in spate in wet weather.
Half a field of sheep A large field (nearly four hectares), quite densely and randomly populated with sheep. This is just part of one side. The Pendle Way passes through the field.
Half a field of sheep
A large field (nearly four hectares), quite densely and randomly populated with sheep. This is just part of one side. The Pendle Way passes through the field.
Footbridge on the Pendle Way below Croft House  It crosses a ditch between two fields, possibly the boundary between Croft House and Hollin Farm, rather than a stream.
Footbridge on the Pendle Way below Croft House
It crosses a ditch between two fields, possibly the boundary between Croft House and Hollin Farm, rather than a stream.
Wet field above Croft House  This only slightly sloping field is just below the steep side of Brown Hill, which probably explains why it is wet.
Wet field above Croft House
This only slightly sloping field is just below the steep side of Brown Hill, which probably explains why it is wet.
The road to Hollin Top A farm access road rather than a public route. The Pendle Way turns right through the gate here and down the hill.
The road to Hollin Top
A farm access road rather than a public route. The Pendle Way turns right through the gate here and down the hill.
Mounting block and signpost on Stang Top Road The signpost indicates the Pendle Way that at this point uses the road to Hollin Top farm.
Mounting block and signpost on Stang Top Road
The signpost indicates the Pendle Way that at this point uses the road to Hollin Top farm.
Pendle Way through White Hough Plantation The Pendle Way is a footpath in the South Pennines which encircles the borough of Pendle. It was officially opened in 1987. The circuit is 45 miles. Its attractions include historical associations with the seventeenth century Pendle Witches, connections with the Brontës, stonebuilt villages in the traditional style of East Lancashire and the South Pennines, relics of the weaving and lead mining industry, and limestone meadows and millstone grit moorland culminating in the ascent of Pendle Hill.
The logo is a witch on a broomstick <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4622234">SD8848 : Every Witch Way</a>
Pendle Way through White Hough Plantation
The Pendle Way is a footpath in the South Pennines which encircles the borough of Pendle. It was officially opened in 1987. The circuit is 45 miles. Its attractions include historical associations with the seventeenth century Pendle Witches, connections with the Brontës, stonebuilt villages in the traditional style of East Lancashire and the South Pennines, relics of the weaving and lead mining industry, and limestone meadows and millstone grit moorland culminating in the ascent of Pendle Hill. The logo is a witch on a broomstick SD8848 : Every Witch Way
Bracket fungus in White Hough Plantation Location approximate; there is a simple plank footbridge in the background but there were at least three of these through the woods.
Bracket fungus in White Hough Plantation
Location approximate; there is a simple plank footbridge in the background but there were at least three of these through the woods.
White Hough Outdoor Centre A camp school opened in 1938, now run on behalf of Burnley Football Club.
White Hough Outdoor Centre
A camp school opened in 1938, now run on behalf of Burnley Football Club.
Converted barn at White Hough One of the few buildings in this complex that is not listed.
Converted barn at White Hough
One of the few buildings in this complex that is not listed.
White Hough Cottages Grade II listed (list entry 1361676).
White Hough Cottages
Grade II listed (list entry 1361676).
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Bank Ends Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD8441 (Lat: 53.867578, Lng: -2.2369641)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Pendle

Police Authority: Lancashire

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