Lower Moor

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire Rossendale

England

Lower Moor

Blue Slate's Cottage and the track onwards to Hambledon Credit: Peter Moore

Lower Moor is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated on the edge of the Lancashire Downs, it is known for its picturesque moorland landscape and tranquil atmosphere. The village is nestled amidst rolling hills and scattered with patches of heather and gorse, creating a stunning natural backdrop.

The area is rich in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. The moorland was once used for grazing livestock and for peat extraction, which was an important industry in the region. Today, the village retains its rural charm and is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.

Lower Moor offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. The surrounding moorland is crisscrossed with walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning scenery and observe the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area. The village is also home to a small nature reserve, which protects and preserves the unique flora and fauna of the Lancashire Downs.

In addition to its natural beauty, Lower Moor boasts a close-knit community with a strong sense of local pride. The village is home to a handful of quaint cottages and a local pub, where residents and visitors can socialize and enjoy traditional British cuisine.

Overall, Lower Moor in Lancashire offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its stunning moorland landscapes, rich history, and welcoming community, it is a hidden gem for those seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of the Lancashire Downs.

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Lower Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.745843/-2.3225707 or Grid Reference SD7827. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Blue Slate's Cottage and the track onwards to Hambledon

Peter Moore

Summit of Great Hambledon looking south

Peter Moore

Farmland with pylons

Between Accrington and Haslingden

Eirian Evans

Burnley Way on Hameldon Hill

John Slater

Burnley Way

Heading for the communications masts on the summit of Hameldon Hill.

John H Darch

Great Hameldon

Taken on the section of the Burnley Way which links Great Hameldon and Hameldon Hill, this path affords spectacular views on all sides, from Darwen Hill and Haslingden Grane to the west and south to Longridge Fell and Pendle Hill to the north and east.

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Haslingden Grane from the Burnley Way

Taken on the section of the Burnley Way linking Great Hameldon with Hameldon Hill, this is looking towards Haslingden with Haslingden Grane beyond.

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Pendle Hill from Hameldon Hill

Taken on the section of the Burnley Way which links Hameldon Hill and Great Hameldon, this is looking across to the Forest of Pendle and its hill.

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To Higher Withins

Taken from just below Great Hameldon, Burnley, Lancashire, and looking across towards Rising Bridge and Baxenden with Higher Withins off to the left in the middle distance. The wind farm above Haslingden Grane is discernible on the left-hand horizon.

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Longridge Fell

Longridge Fell with the fells of the Forest of Bowland beyond, taken from the path linking Hameldon Hill and Great Hameldon, Burnley, Lancashire.

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Holcombe Moor and Harcles Hill

The Peel Monument, Holcombe Moor and its neighbour, Harcles Hill, can be seen on the far horizon in this shot taken from the path linking Hameldon Hill and Great Hameldon.

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The Burnley Way to Great Hameldon

This is the Burnley Way in Lancashire as it passes from Hameldon Hill, above Dunnockshaw, to Great Hameldon (to the left) and beyond to Huncoat and thence to Padiham.

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Haslingden Moor

Taken from the track connecting Hameldon Hill with Great Hameldon, Burnley, Lancashire, I am looking south west to Haslingden Moor and Musbury Heights.

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Thorny Bank Clough

Taken on the Burnley Way linking Dunnockshaw with Pendle in Lancashire, I am between Hameldon Hill and Great Hameldon. Thorny Bank Clough drops down between the two to Hapton Park below. Padiham is in the middle distance.

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Great and Little Hameldon

I am on the Burnley Way looking west to Great Hameldon and across Hameldon Common northward to Little Hameldon. The Burnley Way drops down into Thorny Bank Clough to the right of shot.

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Hameldon to Pendle

Taken on the Burnley Way as it runs along Hameldon Hill before dropping down Thorny Bank Clough to Padiham, I am looking north to Pendle Hill.

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The Burnley Way to Hameldon

Taken at the point where Hameldon Hill merges with Hameldon Common above Burnley, Lancashire, I am looking north west towards Great Hameldon (left) and Little Hameldon (right).

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Haslingden and Holcombe from Hameldon

Taken from the point where Hameldon Common merges with Hameldon Hill, Lancashire, I am looking south across Haslingden Moor to Holcombe Moor in the far distance (marked out by the Peel Monument).

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Lower Moor is located at Grid Ref: SD7827 (Lat: 53.745843, Lng: -2.3225707)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Rossendale

Police Authority: Lancashire