Lower Moor

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire

England

Lower Moor

Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road The even skyline watershed extends to Freeholds Top in this view
Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Lower Moor is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the western part of the county, Lower Moor is nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the Lancashire Downs and Moorland. The village is surrounded by sprawling green fields and rolling hills, offering residents and visitors breathtaking views of the countryside.

Lower Moor is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is rich in natural beauty, with an abundance of wildlife and diverse flora and fauna. The moorland surrounding the village is home to various species of birds, including pheasants and grouse, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The village itself is small, with a close-knit community that prides itself on its strong sense of community spirit. The locals are friendly and welcoming, often organizing social events and festivals to bring the community together. Lower Moor also has a few amenities, including a village hall, a small convenience store, and a traditional pub where locals and visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed beer.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Lower Moor offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and walking, with numerous trails and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside. The Lancashire Downs also provide excellent terrain for horseback riding and cycling, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from near and far.

Overall, Lower Moor is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape into nature and experience the beauty of the Lancashire Downs and Moorland.

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Lower Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.725635/-2.1366368 or Grid Reference SD9125. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road The even skyline watershed extends to Freeholds Top in this view
Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road
The even skyline watershed extends to Freeholds Top in this view
Beater Clough With a waterfall near the centre of the view
Beater Clough
With a waterfall near the centre of the view
Greens Clough With Hill Top Colliery on the skyline
Greens Clough
With Hill Top Colliery on the skyline
Wind Turbine on Todmorden Moor Viewed from Flower Scar Road
Wind Turbine on Todmorden Moor
Viewed from Flower Scar Road
Line of Tramway in Green's and Beater Cloughs The incline up from Portsmouth and the flatter section into Green's Clough are visible
Line of Tramway in Green's and Beater Cloughs
The incline up from Portsmouth and the flatter section into Green's Clough are visible
Moorland Pond By the side of the track from High Gate down to Dean Farm. The Cliviger Gorge is beyond
Moorland Pond
By the side of the track from High Gate down to Dean Farm. The Cliviger Gorge is beyond
Tramway course to Tower Clough Mine The former tramway track bed linking Tower Clough mine with Flower Scar Road
Tramway course to Tower Clough Mine
The former tramway track bed linking Tower Clough mine with Flower Scar Road
Former Tower Clough Mine The drift mine entrance is beyond the concrete slab which is believed to have housed ancillary equipment for the mine operation. There is an information board mounted on a rock giving a useful history
Former Tower Clough Mine
The drift mine entrance is beyond the concrete slab which is believed to have housed ancillary equipment for the mine operation. There is an information board mounted on a rock giving a useful history
Plantation on Carr and Craggs Moor
Plantation on Carr and Craggs Moor
Track across Carr and Craggs Moor Heading towards the long abandoned workings of Tower Clough Coal Mine, one of a few that dot the windswept landscape, hereabouts.
An earlier contributor stated that this is an abandoned tramway trackbed.
Track across Carr and Craggs Moor
Heading towards the long abandoned workings of Tower Clough Coal Mine, one of a few that dot the windswept landscape, hereabouts. An earlier contributor stated that this is an abandoned tramway trackbed.
Footpath on Todmorden Moor Public footpath heading north east off Flower Scar Road
Footpath on Todmorden Moor
Public footpath heading north east off Flower Scar Road
Dean Farm Portsmouth (Todmorden) Reservoir, Calderdale in the foreground
Dean Farm
Portsmouth (Todmorden) Reservoir, Calderdale in the foreground
Railway to Todmorden from Burnley (Manchester Road)
Railway to Todmorden from Burnley (Manchester Road)
The Astronomy Centre, Bacup Road, Todmorden <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.astronomycentre.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.astronomycentre.org.uk/">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>
The Astronomy Centre, Bacup Road, Todmorden
"Wagon Wheels" Trailer parked up at Hill Top Colliery
"Wagon Wheels"
Trailer parked up at Hill Top Colliery
Green's Clough
Green's Clough
Flower Scar Road
Flower Scar Road
The county boundary This marks the boundary between Lancashire and Yorkshire (West Riding) following the changes made in 1889.
The county boundary
This marks the boundary between Lancashire and Yorkshire (West Riding) following the changes made in 1889.
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Lower Moor is located at Grid Ref: SD9125 (Lat: 53.725635, Lng: -2.1366368)

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///skidding.opera.fitter. Near Cornholme, West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.725635,-2.1366368
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 53.7281819/-2.1393041
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.7292226/-2.1343661
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7262372/-2.1341965
Roundfield
Historic: ruins
Lat/Long: 53.7282007/-2.1348449
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 53.7296226/-2.1337286
Barewise Wood
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 53.7276626/-2.1309458
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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