Black Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire Burnley

England

Black Hill

Old Wayside Cross in Habergham Eaves parish The Butter Cross, the base of a wayside cross. South of a public footpath in the middle of a field southwest of houses at the junction of the A646 and the A682 in Habergham Eaves parish. Grade II Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1274582" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1274582">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>.

Milestone Society National ID: LABU_HAB
Old Wayside Cross in Habergham Eaves parish Credit: Lee Rob

Located in the county of Lancashire, England, Black Hill is a notable hill that forms part of the West Pennine Moors. Standing at an elevation of approximately 1,312 feet (400 meters), it offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Black Hill is situated within the borough of Rossendale, near the town of Haslingden. It is predominantly composed of gritstone and shale, giving it a distinct dark appearance that contributes to its name. The hill is covered in heather and grasses, providing a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects.

The hill attracts hikers and walkers who enjoy exploring the numerous footpaths and trails that crisscross its slopes. A well-maintained footpath leads to the summit, offering visitors an opportunity to marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding Lancashire countryside, including the nearby towns of Blackburn and Burnley.

Black Hill also holds historical significance, as evidence of Bronze Age settlements and ancient burial sites have been discovered in the area. These archaeological remnants provide insight into the region's past and offer a glimpse into the lives of its early inhabitants.

Furthermore, Black Hill is home to a number of wind turbines, contributing to the region's renewable energy efforts. These towering structures harness the power of the wind, providing clean electricity for local communities.

Overall, Black Hill in Lancashire offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the British countryside, providing stunning views, diverse wildlife, and a glimpse into the region's rich history.

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Black Hill Images

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Old Wayside Cross in Habergham Eaves parish The Butter Cross, the base of a wayside cross. South of a public footpath in the middle of a field southwest of houses at the junction of the A646 and the A682 in Habergham Eaves parish. Grade II Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1274582" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1274582">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>.

Milestone Society National ID: LABU_HAB
Old Wayside Cross in Habergham Eaves parish
The Butter Cross, the base of a wayside cross. South of a public footpath in the middle of a field southwest of houses at the junction of the A646 and the A682 in Habergham Eaves parish. Grade II Listed LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: LABU_HAB
Masts on Hameldon Hill View from near Compston's Cross on Rossendale Way
Masts on Hameldon Hill
View from near Compston's Cross on Rossendale Way
Woodland north of Greenhill Clough With Clowbridge Reservoir beyond on the left of the view
Woodland north of Greenhill Clough
With Clowbridge Reservoir beyond on the left of the view
Clowbridge Reservoir View from the reservoir embankment causeway
Clowbridge Reservoir
View from the reservoir embankment causeway
Gambleside Mine Pumping Station Beneath the hillside with several former coal mines and close to Clowbridge Reservoir
Gambleside Mine Pumping Station
Beneath the hillside with several former coal mines and close to Clowbridge Reservoir
Clowbridge Reservoir underground chamber There appears to be a vented chamber by the side of the reservoir dam, but OS maps appear to have no information on this feature.
Clowbridge Reservoir underground chamber
There appears to be a vented chamber by the side of the reservoir dam, but OS maps appear to have no information on this feature.
Old holloway An old route to climb Stony Hill which winds around an enclosed field (behind the camera) from the valley of Limy Water (covered by Clowbridge Reservoir) before striking out in this view. This is probably one of the many routes known as Limersgate.
Old holloway
An old route to climb Stony Hill which winds around an enclosed field (behind the camera) from the valley of Limy Water (covered by Clowbridge Reservoir) before striking out in this view. This is probably one of the many routes known as Limersgate.
Gambleside Colliery remains With Clowbridge Reservoir on the right of this view
Gambleside Colliery remains
With Clowbridge Reservoir on the right of this view
Path to Meadow Head Ahead is a difficult to navigate marshy reed bed, behind the camera is Oaks Mill at Dunnockshaw
Path to Meadow Head
Ahead is a difficult to navigate marshy reed bed, behind the camera is Oaks Mill at Dunnockshaw
Love Clough:  'The Glory' This old pub is still going strong.  It was formerly called the 'Holt's Arms'. Easy to call in, it is right on the A682 and also on the Rossendale Way footpath. There is much of interest in the immediate area, not least, excellent walking country.
Love Clough: 'The Glory'
This old pub is still going strong. It was formerly called the 'Holt's Arms'. Easy to call in, it is right on the A682 and also on the Rossendale Way footpath. There is much of interest in the immediate area, not least, excellent walking country.
Love Clough Social Club
Love Clough Social Club
Love Clough:  Commercial Street The north side of the street, with houses 1 to 19 (odds). Unusually for the North of England, the numbering has the odd numbers on the right-hand side.  These houses were built in the early 1860s for the workers at the large Print Works nearby, now demolished.
Love Clough: Commercial Street
The north side of the street, with houses 1 to 19 (odds). Unusually for the North of England, the numbering has the odd numbers on the right-hand side. These houses were built in the early 1860s for the workers at the large Print Works nearby, now demolished.
Love Clough:  Printing works Although this building appears to have been a church, it is in fact a printing works.  Whether there is any connection with the large textile printing works which formerly stood slightly further west, is not known.
Love Clough: Printing works
Although this building appears to have been a church, it is in fact a printing works. Whether there is any connection with the large textile printing works which formerly stood slightly further west, is not known.
Love Clough:  Limy Water At the bottom of Commercial Street a small bridge crosses over Limy Water, seen here looking upstream.  Limy Water is a tributary of the River Irwell, into which it flows at Rawtenstall.
Love Clough: Limy Water
At the bottom of Commercial Street a small bridge crosses over Limy Water, seen here looking upstream. Limy Water is a tributary of the River Irwell, into which it flows at Rawtenstall.
Love Clough:  Limy Water Looking downstream
Love Clough: Limy Water
Looking downstream
Love Clough:  Penny Lodge Lane The area shown here was formerly occupied by a large textile print works, now replaced by high-quality private housing.
Love Clough: Penny Lodge Lane
The area shown here was formerly occupied by a large textile print works, now replaced by high-quality private housing.
Love Clough:  Commercial Street Looking east, towards the main road (A682).  These houses were built originally to accommodate workers at the nearby textile print works.
Love Clough: Commercial Street
Looking east, towards the main road (A682). These houses were built originally to accommodate workers at the nearby textile print works.
Love Clough:  A682, looking south From the end of Commercial Street
Love Clough: A682, looking south
From the end of Commercial Street
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Black Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD8128 (Lat: 53.75687, Lng: -2.280127)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Burnley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.7549014/-2.2833513
Black Hill
Ele: 377
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.7567095/-2.2803558
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