Hindle Fold

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Hindle Fold

Gated Track near Hyndburn Bridge Credit: Anthony Parkes

Hindle Fold is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the borough of Ribble Valley, it is located approximately 3 miles north-east of Clitheroe, a market town in the region. The village is set amidst the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

Hindle Fold is a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village is known for its peaceful and idyllic atmosphere, offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. It retains a traditional charm, with many of its buildings showcasing a blend of historic architecture and modern amenities.

The village provides a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a village hall that hosts various community events throughout the year. Hindle Fold is also home to a primary school, providing education for children in the area.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transport links via road and public transportation.

Overall, Hindle Fold, Lancashire is a peaceful and scenic village that offers a charming rural lifestyle to its residents. Its close proximity to nature and its sense of community make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter and slower-paced environment.

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Hindle Fold Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.783618/-2.4112496 or Grid Reference SD7332. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gated Track near Hyndburn Bridge

Anthony Parkes

Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Rishton

Nigel Thompson

Old Bridge Marker on the A680 Whalley Road

Bridge Marker inscribed in the capstone of the north pier of Hyndburn Bridge, Hyndburn Brook, on the east side of the A680 Whalley Road. On the boundary of Great Harwood and Clayton le Moors parishes until 1974 when both were abolished. REBUILT 1930 in inscribed on the capstone of the south pier on the east side of the road. Milestone Society National ID: LA_GHACLM01br

D Phillips

Footpath leading to Dean Clough Reservoir

The style for the footpath leading across the field opposite the layby on Blackburn Old Road. Both York Road and Dean Clough reservoir can be accessed using the footpath.

Steve Houldsworth

Melrose House

Melrose House in Rishton, alongside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. The first of the trans-Pennine canals it took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget, mainly because of the length and complexity of the route. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet at Foulridge near Nelson and Colne. It was originally conceived in the 18th century to carry woollen goods from Leeds and Bradford and limestone from Skipton but in its 19th century heyday it carried stone, coal and many other goods. The impact of the railways was not as great as with other canals and commercial traffic continued along the main canal until 1964. Regular work stopped in 1972 when the movement of coal to Wigan Power Station ceased. In the latter part of the 20th century the leisure potential of the canal was developed and it is now a popular destination for cruising, fishing, walking and cycling. See Link

for detailed information.

Peter McDermott

Hen Moss

The only visible remains of the property at Hen Moss on Blackburn Old Road.

Peter McDermott

Four Winds

Peter McDermott

Communications Mast

Peter McDermott

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

View from the bridge on Hermitage Street

Kevin Waterhouse

Entering Rishton on Hermitage Street

At the end of Holt Mill Bridge with the former Rishton Paper Mill ahead and the climb up into Rishton

Kevin Waterhouse

Entrance to Bowley Scout Camp

Viewed from the public bridleway, Dean Lane. You can just about see that the French flag is flying at half mast in the camp, in tribute to the victims of the Islamist attack in Paris a few days earlier.

Stephen Craven

Tower near Bowley Scout Camp

I don't know whether there is any connection between this concrete tower and the scout camp the other side of Dean Lane, but there might be. It would be the logical place for their sewage treatment, close to the brook, but why such a tall tower if so? See also SD7333 : Tower near Bowley Scout Camp.

Stephen Craven

Tower near Bowley Scout Camp

Stephen Craven

Bowley Hill from the north-east

The hill, with a summit of just height over 200m, overlooks Dean Clough to the right.

Stephen Craven

Bowley Hill from the east

The hill, with a summit of just height over 200m, overlooks Dean Clough beyond. See also SD7233 : Bowley Hill from the north-east. Photo taken from the stile SD7233 : Footpath to Bowley Hill at the start of the footpath that passes to the right of the summit.

Stephen Craven

Descending Bowley Hill in the mist

Visibility actually looked worse to the naked eye than it does in this photo. As the mist came down, I was wondering about cutting short my walk and heading into Whalley by road, but by the time I reached the next road the mist was clearing.

Stephen Craven