Hog Lowe Pike

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire

England

Hog Lowe Pike

Rossendale Way below Nab Hill Credit: Chris Heaton

Hog Lowe Pike is a prominent hill located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it forms part of the beautiful West Pennine Moors, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With an elevation of approximately 407 meters (1,335 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and undulating terrain, covered in patches of heather, grasses, and scattered trees. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its tranquil atmosphere and abundant wildlife. Visitors to Hog Lowe Pike can often spot various bird species, such as curlews and lapwings, as well as small mammals like rabbits and foxes.

The hill is easily accessible via a network of footpaths and trails that crisscross the area, providing opportunities for leisurely walks or more challenging hikes. A particular highlight is the panoramic view from the summit, which offers breathtaking vistas of the surrounding Lancashire countryside, including nearby reservoirs and rolling hills.

Hog Lowe Pike is also steeped in history, with evidence of ancient settlements and industrial activity in the area. Ruins of old farmsteads and stone walls can still be seen, serving as a reminder of the region's past.

Overall, Hog Lowe Pike is a picturesque hill that combines natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a rich historical heritage, making it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking to explore the stunning landscapes of Lancashire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.68849/-2.3833073 or Grid Reference SD7421. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rossendale Way below Nab Hill

A 41 mile circular high level route that roughly follows the boundary of Rossendale Borough. Yellow indicators stamped with an "RW" logo in green leads the walker around the environs of Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Whitworth.

Descending into the Grane Valley (1) Public footpath follows the substantial wall into the head of the Grane Valley - which contains the River Ogden.

Descending into the Grane Valley (1)

Public footpath follows the substantial wall into the head of the Grane Valley - which contains the River Ogden.

Descending into the Grane Valley (2) Footpath descending into the head of the Grane Valley, although it is not visible on the ground - so attention needs to be concentrated on the map.

Descending into the Grane Valley (2)

Footpath descending into the head of the Grane Valley, although it is not visible on the ground - so attention needs to be concentrated on the map.

Footpath heading towards Broadhead Road

Footpath heading towards Broadhead Road

Ruins of Peak House, Haslingden Grane Part of Grane Village, once a thriving community of over a thousand souls involved with farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation.
The construction of the 3 reservoirs sounded the death knell, depopulating the valley and leaving behind many ruined buildings

Ruins of Peak House, Haslingden Grane

Part of Grane Village, once a thriving community of over a thousand souls involved with farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation. The construction of the 3 reservoirs sounded the death knell, depopulating the valley and leaving behind many ruined buildings

Rossendale Way in Haslingden Grane The long distance footpath in the deserted ruins of Grane Village, a once thriving community depopulated after the construction of the three reservoirs.

Rossendale Way in Haslingden Grane

The long distance footpath in the deserted ruins of Grane Village, a once thriving community depopulated after the construction of the three reservoirs.

Ruins of Close Bottom, Haslingden Grane One of many ruins dotted hereabouts, that once made up the community of Grane Village.
Now abandoned and deserted, after the construction of 3 reservoirs along the River Ogden.

Ruins of Close Bottom, Haslingden Grane

One of many ruins dotted hereabouts, that once made up the community of Grane Village. Now abandoned and deserted, after the construction of 3 reservoirs along the River Ogden.

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (1) Once substantial premises in the now abandoned Grane Village, passed by on the Rossendale Way.

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (1)

Once substantial premises in the now abandoned Grane Village, passed by on the Rossendale Way.

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (2) Part of the now deserted community of the once thriving Grane Village - a former farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation centre in the upper Ogden Valley

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (2)

Part of the now deserted community of the once thriving Grane Village - a former farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation centre in the upper Ogden Valley

Grane Head In the plantations above Calf Hey Reservoir

Grane Head

In the plantations above Calf Hey Reservoir

Rossendale Way above Calf Hey Reservoir The long distance footpath in the Ogden Valley

Rossendale Way above Calf Hey Reservoir

The long distance footpath in the Ogden Valley

Calf Hey Reservoir The uppermost of three reservoirs in the Ogden Valley, as seen from the Rossendale Way.

Calf Hey Reservoir

The uppermost of three reservoirs in the Ogden Valley, as seen from the Rossendale Way.

Looking across the Ogden Valley Looking north from the Rossendale Way

Looking across the Ogden Valley

Looking north from the Rossendale Way

Ruins of Upper Heights Farm Above Ogden Reservoir, and passed by on the Rossendale Way long distance footpath are the sad abandoned remains of Upper Heights Farm

Ruins of Upper Heights Farm

Above Ogden Reservoir, and passed by on the Rossendale Way long distance footpath are the sad abandoned remains of Upper Heights Farm

Chimney on Musbury Heights (1) Found in the disused quarry on Musbury Heights, this chimney was restored in 2004. Lower Haslingden Flag was removed from here, concerned with the production of kerbstone, cobbles and flagstones.

Chimney on Musbury Heights (1)

Found in the disused quarry on Musbury Heights, this chimney was restored in 2004. Lower Haslingden Flag was removed from here, concerned with the production of kerbstone, cobbles and flagstones.

Chimney on Musbury Heights (2) Restored chimney amongst the spoil heaps in the disused quarry on Musbury Heights.
Lower Haslingden Flag, utilised for cobbles, kerbstones and flagstones were excavated from here.

Chimney on Musbury Heights (2)

Restored chimney amongst the spoil heaps in the disused quarry on Musbury Heights. Lower Haslingden Flag, utilised for cobbles, kerbstones and flagstones were excavated from here.

Rossendale Way on Musbury Heights The long distance footpath makes its way between spoil heaps and discarded flagstones.

Rossendale Way on Musbury Heights

The long distance footpath makes its way between spoil heaps and discarded flagstones.

Musbury Heights

Musbury Heights

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Hog Lowe Pike is located at Grid Ref: SD7421 (Lat: 53.68849, Lng: -2.3833073)

Unitary Authority: Blackburn with Darwen

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Man Made: survey_point

Survey Point Structure: pillar

Lat/Long: 53.6885104/-2.3833255

Barrier: stile

Material: wood

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 53.6885282/-2.3833286

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