Nateby Moss

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire Wyre

England

Nateby Moss

Field, Nateby View over pasture land towards the village.
Field, Nateby Credit: Richard Webb

Nateby Moss is a picturesque area located in Lancashire, England, known for its stunning downs, moorland, and natural beauty. Situated in the heart of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers visitors a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The moss itself is a captivating natural feature, characterized by its wet and marshy terrain, covered in a variety of mosses and vegetation. This unique landscape attracts a diverse array of wildlife, including rare bird species like the hen harrier and merlin, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The area's downs and moorland are a sight to behold, with vast expanses of rolling hills and heather-covered slopes stretching as far as the eye can see. The views from these elevated areas are truly awe-inspiring, offering uninterrupted panoramas of the surrounding countryside.

Nateby Moss is also home to a number of walking trails and paths, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area on foot. These trails take you through ancient woodlands, across babbling brooks, and up steep inclines, rewarding you with breathtaking views at every turn.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, Nateby Moss offers a range of accommodation options, from cozy cottages to charming bed and breakfasts. Additionally, there are several local pubs and restaurants where visitors can savor traditional Lancashire cuisine and sample local delicacies.

In short, Nateby Moss is a hidden gem in Lancashire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of this enchanting landscape. Whether you are seeking adventure or simply a moment of tranquility, this area has something to offer everyone.

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Nateby Moss Images

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Field, Nateby View over pasture land towards the village.
Field, Nateby
View over pasture land towards the village.
Field off Kilcrash Lane A somewhat sinister name down in the flatlands.
Field off Kilcrash Lane
A somewhat sinister name down in the flatlands.
Station Lane, Nateby Further up the lane there is the site of a station, there is now little sign of the railway.   There is a small wood on the corner.
Station Lane, Nateby
Further up the lane there is the site of a station, there is now little sign of the railway. There is a small wood on the corner.
Station Lane, Nateby No through road, it once served Nateby Station on the Knot End Railway, long since closed.
Station Lane, Nateby
No through road, it once served Nateby Station on the Knot End Railway, long since closed.
Stubble, Black Lane The road is behind the hedge.
Stubble, Black Lane
The road is behind the hedge.
Field off Black Lane Flat land under power lines on a chilly afternoon.
Field off Black Lane
Flat land under power lines on a chilly afternoon.
Island Wood And starlings..  presumably the island was once the slightly higher ground set in marshland.
Island Wood
And starlings.. presumably the island was once the slightly higher ground set in marshland.
Winmarleigh Moss Power lines cross low lying former marshland in this view from slightly elevated ground on Island Lane.
Winmarleigh Moss
Power lines cross low lying former marshland in this view from slightly elevated ground on Island Lane.
Bridge on Church Lane The road towards Winmarleigh Church. The area reminds me of the moors in Somerset with an obvious rhyne beside the road.
Bridge on Church Lane
The road towards Winmarleigh Church. The area reminds me of the moors in Somerset with an obvious rhyne beside the road.
Whitters Lane A single track lane with no passing places and a very poor surface
Whitters Lane
A single track lane with no passing places and a very poor surface
Track/footpath to Whitters Hill
Track/footpath to Whitters Hill
Kirkland Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Nately
Kirkland Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Nately
Church notice board Who are the Strict Baptists? <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sbhs.org.uk/membership/strictbapt/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sbhs.org.uk/membership/strictbapt/">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>
Church notice board
Who are the Strict Baptists? LinkExternal link
Kirkland Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Nately - 2
Kirkland Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, Nately - 2
Hoole Lane With Lodge Wood on the left
Hoole Lane
With Lodge Wood on the left
Hoole Lane and Lodge Wood
Hoole Lane and Lodge Wood
Farm track
Farm track
Wind turbine at Orchard End Wind Farm
Wind turbine at Orchard End Wind Farm
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Nateby Moss is located at Grid Ref: SD4545 (Lat: 53.906665, Lng: -2.8376234)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Wyre

Police Authority: Lancashire

What 3 Words

///atoms.sudden.hopefully. Near Garstang, Lancashire

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