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Roundhill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire Rossendale

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Roundhill

Downtown Haslingden A town scene looking up Deardengate in the Lancashire town of Haslingden
Downtown Haslingden Credit: Chris Heaton

Roundhill is a prominent hill located in the picturesque county of Lancashire, in northwestern England. It is situated near the village of Chipping, within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,200 feet (366 meters), Roundhill is classified as a mountain rather than a hill due to its height.

The hill is known for its striking beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. Its summit offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with vast expanses of rolling hills, lush green valleys, and meandering rivers. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the coastline of Morecambe Bay and the distant peaks of the Lake District.

Roundhill is also renowned for its rich biodiversity and serves as a haven for various plant and animal species. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, and rare plants, adding to its ecological significance.

The hill's location within the Forest of Bowland ensures that it remains relatively untouched by human activity, providing a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy. Numerous footpaths and trails traverse the area, offering opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Roundhill is not only a natural wonder but also a historical site. It is believed to have been a site of ancient settlements, with archaeological remains dating back thousands of years. This adds an extra layer of fascination and intrigue to an already captivating destination.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.720676/-2.3357286 or Grid Reference SD7724. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Downtown Haslingden A town scene looking up Deardengate in the Lancashire town of Haslingden
Downtown Haslingden
A town scene looking up Deardengate in the Lancashire town of Haslingden
Approaching Windy Harbour Farm from the South Heading along a farm track from the edge of Hutch Bank Quarry
Approaching Windy Harbour Farm from the South
Heading along a farm track from the edge of Hutch Bank Quarry
Descending off Cribden Moor Heading west off the moor, offering splendid views into the bargain
Descending off Cribden Moor
Heading west off the moor, offering splendid views into the bargain
On Cribden Moor
On Cribden Moor
Ruins of Under Brow Abandoned farm now fallen into ruin on Cribden Side
Ruins of Under Brow
Abandoned farm now fallen into ruin on Cribden Side
Further Houses Farm Farming operation on Cribden Side
Further Houses Farm
Farming operation on Cribden Side
Yard of Skips on Cribden Side
Yard of Skips on Cribden Side
Farmland with pylons Between Accrington and Haslingden
Farmland with pylons
Between Accrington and Haslingden
Terraced houses on Blackburn Road, Acre
Terraced houses on Blackburn Road, Acre
The Halo Panopticon One of East Lancashire's Panopticons on Top of Slate
The Halo Panopticon
One of East Lancashire's Panopticons on Top of Slate
Facade of Hazel Mill entrance The former carriage arch facing Shaw Street, now used for advertising
Facade of Hazel Mill entrance
The former carriage arch facing Shaw Street, now used for advertising
Unusual lych gate Entrance to the Church of St James from Blackburn Road. The church is on the hill above the gothic style lych gate.
Unusual lych gate
Entrance to the Church of St James from Blackburn Road. The church is on the hill above the gothic style lych gate.
Former mill pond Now used by anglers at Sweet Clough
Former mill pond
Now used by anglers at Sweet Clough
Cycle path following route of former railway On the former route to Accrington from Bury having just passed Alliance Mill. The path is known as Hyndburn Greenway.
Cycle path following route of former railway
On the former route to Accrington from Bury having just passed Alliance Mill. The path is known as Hyndburn Greenway.
Cycle path following route of former railway On the Hyndburn Greenway with the walling on the right protecting traffic from falling down a steep drop into Woodnook Water
Cycle path following route of former railway
On the Hyndburn Greenway with the walling on the right protecting traffic from falling down a steep drop into Woodnook Water
Car park for retail premises Housing once stood on some of the car park the access road for which is Ormerod Street
Car park for retail premises
Housing once stood on some of the car park the access road for which is Ormerod Street
The Haslingden Bypass (A56) The A56 is an important regional road across northwest England, and one of the two major roads through the city of Manchester (the other being the A6). It runs for 81 miles between the city of Chester in Cheshire and the village of Broughton in North Yorkshire via a mixture of single and dual carriageway sections. The road was once a trunk route from Chester as far as Burnley but now, only the short dual carriageway section between the M66 and M65 remains a designated as trunk route, and the road has largely been superseded by the faster A51/A54/A556 (and later the M56), and the M66/M65. More details about the route at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A56" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A56">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> SABRE Wiki
The Haslingden Bypass (A56)
The A56 is an important regional road across northwest England, and one of the two major roads through the city of Manchester (the other being the A6). It runs for 81 miles between the city of Chester in Cheshire and the village of Broughton in North Yorkshire via a mixture of single and dual carriageway sections. The road was once a trunk route from Chester as far as Burnley but now, only the short dual carriageway section between the M66 and M65 remains a designated as trunk route, and the road has largely been superseded by the faster A51/A54/A556 (and later the M56), and the M66/M65. More details about the route at LinkExternal link SABRE Wiki
Link 665 Business Centre seen across The Haslingden Bypass (A56) The A56 is an important regional road across northwest England, and one of the two major roads through the city of Manchester (the other being the A6). It runs for 81 miles between the city of Chester in Cheshire and the village of Broughton in North Yorkshire via a mixture of single and dual carriageway sections. The road was once a trunk route from Chester as far as Burnley but now, only the short dual carriageway section between the M66 and M65 remains a designated as trunk route, and the road has largely been superseded by the faster A51/A54/A556 (and later the M56), and the M66/M65. More details about the route at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A56" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A56">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> SABRE Wiki
Link 665 Business Centre seen across The Haslingden Bypass (A56)
The A56 is an important regional road across northwest England, and one of the two major roads through the city of Manchester (the other being the A6). It runs for 81 miles between the city of Chester in Cheshire and the village of Broughton in North Yorkshire via a mixture of single and dual carriageway sections. The road was once a trunk route from Chester as far as Burnley but now, only the short dual carriageway section between the M66 and M65 remains a designated as trunk route, and the road has largely been superseded by the faster A51/A54/A556 (and later the M56), and the M66/M65. More details about the route at LinkExternal link SABRE Wiki
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Roundhill is located at Grid Ref: SD7724 (Lat: 53.720676, Lng: -2.3357286)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Rossendale

Police Authority: Lancashire

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