Barley Water

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Lancashire Pendle

England

Barley Water

Footpath and Stream, Barley The footpath leads onwards up Pendle Hill. The stream has some charming small waterfalls.
Footpath and Stream, Barley Credit: David Bremner

Barley Water is a picturesque body of water located in Lancashire, England. It is a renowned lake that offers a tranquil and serene environment, attracting visitors from near and far. The lake stretches over a substantial area and is surrounded by lush greenery, creating a stunning natural landscape.

With its crystal-clear waters, Barley Water provides an ideal spot for various recreational activities. Fishing enthusiasts can be seen casting their lines into the lake, hoping to catch a variety of freshwater fish species such as trout and perch. The calmness of the water also makes it a popular destination for boating and kayaking, allowing visitors to explore the lake at their own pace.

Nestled on the banks of the lake is a freshwater marsh, which adds to the diversity of the ecosystem. The marsh is home to a myriad of flora and fauna, attracting birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Rare bird species, such as herons and ducks, can often be spotted gracefully gliding across the water or perched on the surrounding reeds.

Barley Water also boasts a small pool and pond, adding to the charm of the area. These smaller water bodies provide a safe haven for amphibians and insects, creating a thriving ecosystem within the larger lake.

Visitors to Barley Water can enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings, taking leisurely walks around the lake or simply relaxing on its shores. The area is well-maintained, with picnic spots and benches strategically placed for visitors to enjoy a peaceful day out in nature.

In conclusion, Barley Water in Lancashire offers a stunning and diverse natural setting, encompassing a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. Its beauty and serenity make it a popular destination for fishing, boating, birdwatching, and simply immersing oneself in the wonders of nature.

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Barley Water Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.858733/-2.2715484 or Grid Reference SD8240. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath and Stream, Barley The footpath leads onwards up Pendle Hill. The stream has some charming small waterfalls.
Footpath and Stream, Barley
The footpath leads onwards up Pendle Hill. The stream has some charming small waterfalls.
Set in Concrete A boot print set in the concrete. A moment captured on the footpath up Pendle Hill.
Set in Concrete
A boot print set in the concrete. A moment captured on the footpath up Pendle Hill.
A Glimpse of Pendle Hill On the footpath from Barley and a glimpse of Pendle Hill is had through the trees.
A Glimpse of Pendle Hill
On the footpath from Barley and a glimpse of Pendle Hill is had through the trees.
On Pendle Hill A pause to admire the view on the way up Pendle Hill.
On Pendle Hill
A pause to admire the view on the way up Pendle Hill.
Path on Pendle Hill On my way back down towards Barley.
Path on Pendle Hill
On my way back down towards Barley.
Barley Water, Barley Looking upstream along Barley Water from Barley Bridge, just prior to the confluence with White Hough Water.
Barley Water, Barley
Looking upstream along Barley Water from Barley Bridge, just prior to the confluence with White Hough Water.
Eastern Escarpment, Pendle Hill Looking up at the escarpment on the eastern side of Pendle Hill.
Eastern Escarpment, Pendle Hill
Looking up at the escarpment on the eastern side of Pendle Hill.
Lower Ogden Reservoir
Lower Ogden Reservoir
Pendle Inn Inn in the very popular village of Barley.
Pendle Inn
Inn in the very popular village of Barley.
Path on the edge of Pendle Views are restricted by low cloud.
Path on the edge of Pendle
Views are restricted by low cloud.
Path down Pendle Side The slightly gentler of the two main routes from the Barley side. Views are restricted by low cloud, though a break in the cloud can be seen.
Path down Pendle Side
The slightly gentler of the two main routes from the Barley side. Views are restricted by low cloud, though a break in the cloud can be seen.
Feeding sheep at dusk Low cloud is resting on Pendle Hill behind.
Feeding sheep at dusk
Low cloud is resting on Pendle Hill behind.
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
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
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Barley Water is located at Grid Ref: SD8240 (Lat: 53.858733, Lng: -2.2715484)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Pendle

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.858733,-2.2715484
Barley
Place: village
Lat/Long: 53.8585241/-2.272347
Parking
Note: Converted to outdoor searing for covid-19
Opening Hours Covid19: off
Lat/Long: 53.859981/-2.2726917
Cafe
The Cabin
Lat/Long: 53.8590313/-2.2705397
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.8590143/-2.2706159
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.8613495/-2.2772694
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 53.8565561/-2.2773648
Beck Side
Addr Housename: Beck Side
Building: house
Lat/Long: 53.8602426/-2.2730731
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Lat/Long: 53.8599155/-2.2727601
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: BB12 168
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.8599068/-2.2727928
Bus Stop
Opposite Barley Mow
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 2500LAA16314
Note: Timetable for both directions located at stop accross the road
Physically Present: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 53.8601699/-2.2731936
Bus Stop
Barley Mow
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 25003...
Naptan NaptanCode: lanawgmj
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 53.859902/-2.2728168
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Inside of shelter
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 53.8599249/-2.2725779
Shelter
Bench: yes
Lit: yes
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 53.8599286/-2.2725917
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Erected by the parish of Barley to the glorious memory of those who lost their lives in the great war 1914-1919 Ellis Edwin Cridland Gerald White Rodney Pidwell 1939-1945 Sydney Dugdale Greater love hath no man that this that a man lay down his life for h
Material: stone
Memorial: war_memorial
Note: [rest of inscription] is life for his friend.
Lat/Long: 53.8599311/-2.2726679
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.8602282/-2.27176
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: east
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 42
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.8581672/-2.2708845
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.8583296/-2.2711172
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.8584549/-2.2711192
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: east
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.8579146/-2.2710118
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: east
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.8578602/-2.271023
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: south
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.8577038/-2.2711129
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 53.8607001/-2.2733974
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 53.8607114/-2.2733613
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 53.8606952/-2.2734996
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 53.8599254/-2.2727339
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.8597675/-2.2693631
Barley House Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 53.8605125/-2.272257
Narrow Gates
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 53.8591196/-2.2673973
Barrier: stile
Material: metal
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.8589259/-2.2658048
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.8630584/-2.2708278
Barrley with Wheatley Booth
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.8593182/-2.2723098
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