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Calf Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire Ribble Valley

England

Calf Hill

Looking up Ogden Clough
Looking up Ogden Clough Credit: Greum

Calf Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the southern part of the county, near the town of Oswaldtwistle. Calf Hill is part of the Pennine Hills, a range of hills and mountains that stretch across northern England.

Standing at an elevation of 442 meters (1,450 feet), Calf Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is known for its distinctive conical shape, which can be seen from miles around. It is composed of sandstone and is covered in grass and heather, providing a picturesque landscape.

Calf Hill is a popular destination for hikers and walkers, thanks to its accessible trails and breathtaking scenery. There are several well-marked footpaths that lead to the summit, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of the area while getting some exercise. The hill also offers opportunities for wildlife spotting, with various bird species and small mammals inhabiting the area.

The hill has a historical significance as well, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological remains, including burial mounds and ancient settlements, have been discovered in the vicinity of Calf Hill, adding to its cultural importance.

Overall, Calf Hill is a natural gem in Lancashire, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in nature, enjoy outdoor activities, and admire breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

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Calf Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.841901/-2.3344795 or Grid Reference SD7838. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking up Ogden Clough
Looking up Ogden Clough
Looking down Ogden Clough
Looking down Ogden Clough
View over Pendleton Moor Looking north along the Clitheroe Road. A public right of way starts at this point and heads north west to Pendleton. Pendle Hill is away to the east, just out of shot.
View over Pendleton Moor
Looking north along the Clitheroe Road. A public right of way starts at this point and heads north west to Pendleton. Pendle Hill is away to the east, just out of shot.
Nick o' Pendle Dry Ski Slope View from the hill top car park
Nick o' Pendle Dry Ski Slope
View from the hill top car park
Path to Pendleton Moor Summit Start of the path from Nick of Pendle car parks on the flanks of Pendle Hill
Path to Pendleton Moor Summit
Start of the path from Nick of Pendle car parks on the flanks of Pendle Hill
Direction stone in Ogden Clough One path heads on down the clough, another turns right towards Nick of Pendle.
Direction stone in Ogden Clough
One path heads on down the clough, another turns right towards Nick of Pendle.
Cairn on the moor above Ogden Clough The cairn marks a path junction: one path (right) heads on down the clough, another keeps up on high ground towards Mearley Moor.
Cairn on the moor above Ogden Clough
The cairn marks a path junction: one path (right) heads on down the clough, another keeps up on high ground towards Mearley Moor.
View south-west from Spence Moor A bit of sunlight on a generally dull day lit up fields on the hillside above Sabden.
View south-west from Spence Moor
A bit of sunlight on a generally dull day lit up fields on the hillside above Sabden.
Direction stone on Badger Wells Hill The stone points to Mearley Moor (left) and Summit (right, i.e. the summit of Pendle).
Direction stone on Badger Wells Hill
The stone points to Mearley Moor (left) and Summit (right, i.e. the summit of Pendle).
Church Clough Reservoir from Apronfull Hill Reservoir levels were low in a very dry summer.
Church Clough Reservoir from Apronfull Hill
Reservoir levels were low in a very dry summer.
The airmen's memorial at Nick of Pendle The memorial is to Australian and American aircrew whose planes crashed in the area in World War II. It does not mark the exact site of either incident, but is conveniently located close to a public road. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4470275">SD7738 : Memorial at Nick of Pendle</a> gives the full text.
The airmen's memorial at Nick of Pendle
The memorial is to Australian and American aircrew whose planes crashed in the area in World War II. It does not mark the exact site of either incident, but is conveniently located close to a public road. SD7738 : Memorial at Nick of Pendle gives the full text.
Car park at Nick of Pendle An old quarry offers limited parking at the summit of the road from Padiham to Clitheroe (295 metres).
Car park at Nick of Pendle
An old quarry offers limited parking at the summit of the road from Padiham to Clitheroe (295 metres).
Quarry at Nick of Pendle An old stone quarry, one of several around the summit of the road from Padiham to Clitheroe. The borough boundary is immediately to the right of the quarry - Ribble Valley this side, Pendle District beyond.
Quarry at Nick of Pendle
An old stone quarry, one of several around the summit of the road from Padiham to Clitheroe. The borough boundary is immediately to the right of the quarry - Ribble Valley this side, Pendle District beyond.
Gate and stile at Nick of Pendle The path beyond the stile leads down to Pendleton village. On the stone gatepost is a benchmark, shown on the 1912 map as 974.5 feet.
Gate and stile at Nick of Pendle
The path beyond the stile leads down to Pendleton village. On the stone gatepost is a benchmark, shown on the 1912 map as 974.5 feet.
Pendle Hill Ski Slope The slope is on the western flank of the hill on the road over to Padiham. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/774073">SD7739 : The ski run at Pendle Ski Club on the slopes of Pendle Hill</a> shows the artificial slope more clearly; it is just over the gridline into the next square, but the buildings are in this one.
Pendle Hill Ski Slope
The slope is on the western flank of the hill on the road over to Padiham. SD7739 : The ski run at Pendle Ski Club on the slopes of Pendle Hill shows the artificial slope more clearly; it is just over the gridline into the next square, but the buildings are in this one.
Gate on the track to Wymondhouses There is no signage to show it on the present gate (and I went past the gate at first) but the public footpath turns right through the gate at this point and heads north of the farm buildings. There used to be a different gate with signage <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2154722">SD7638 : Path junction above Wymondhouses</a>.
Gate on the track to Wymondhouses
There is no signage to show it on the present gate (and I went past the gate at first) but the public footpath turns right through the gate at this point and heads north of the farm buildings. There used to be a different gate with signage SD7638 : Path junction above Wymondhouses.
Wymondhouses Farm The main house (left of the tree) dates from 1788 and is grade II listed (list entry 1072086) as is an even older house behind the tree in this view (list entry 1165082) <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/761719">SD7638 : Farm building at Wymondhouses</a>.
Wymondhouses Farm
The main house (left of the tree) dates from 1788 and is grade II listed (list entry 1072086) as is an even older house behind the tree in this view (list entry 1165082) SD7638 : Farm building at Wymondhouses.
Sheep below Wymondhouses
Sheep below Wymondhouses
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Calf Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD7838 (Lat: 53.841901, Lng: -2.3344795)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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