Bonfire Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire Burnley

England

Bonfire Hill

The Pennine Bridleway above Swinden Water The bridleway does a lot of zigzags both on this side and the other side of the valley.
The Pennine Bridleway above Swinden Water Credit: Bill Boaden

Bonfire Hill is a prominent landmark located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwestern region of England. Situated in the picturesque countryside near the town of Blackburn, this hill is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers alike.

Rising to a height of approximately 300 meters (984 feet), Bonfire Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes, covered in lush greenery and dotted with trees, providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere for visitors.

The name "Bonfire Hill" is believed to originate from the tradition of lighting bonfires on its summit during festive occasions. Historically, these bonfires were lit to celebrate significant events such as Guy Fawkes Night or May Day.

The hill is accessible via well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the countryside, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Hiking to the top of Bonfire Hill rewards adventurers with stunning vistas across Lancashire, including views of nearby towns and villages, rolling farmland, and distant hills.

Bonfire Hill is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, providing a habitat for various bird species, rabbits, and other small mammals. It is also home to a diverse range of plant life, including wildflowers and grasses that thrive in the hill's fertile soil.

With its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings, Bonfire Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful escape into Lancashire's countryside.

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Bonfire Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.804294/-2.1617796 or Grid Reference SD8934. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Bridleway above Swinden Water The bridleway does a lot of zigzags both on this side and the other side of the valley.
The Pennine Bridleway above Swinden Water
The bridleway does a lot of zigzags both on this side and the other side of the valley.
The Pennine Bridleway crossing Swinden Water A winding route which reflects previous quarrying activity in the valley.
The Pennine Bridleway crossing Swinden Water
A winding route which reflects previous quarrying activity in the valley.
Path junction on Extwistle Moor The Pennine Bridleway continues up onto the moor, while a path leads off left down to Swinden Bridge.
Path junction on Extwistle Moor
The Pennine Bridleway continues up onto the moor, while a path leads off left down to Swinden Bridge.
Grain on Extwistle Moor This forms a tributary of Swinden Water.
Grain on Extwistle Moor
This forms a tributary of Swinden Water.
Bronte Way A named route to Wycoller, here close to Halifax Road it is marked as a bridle path
Bronte Way
A named route to Wycoller, here close to Halifax Road it is marked as a bridle path
Road to Widdop A minor road climbs out of the Thursden Valley towards Widdop in Yorkshire
Road to Widdop
A minor road climbs out of the Thursden Valley towards Widdop in Yorkshire
Gorple Road Heading straight down towards Worsthorne. The view extends from Crown Point and Great Hameldon on the left round to Pendle and Pen-y-Ghent which are out of this image on the right.
Gorple Road
Heading straight down towards Worsthorne. The view extends from Crown Point and Great Hameldon on the left round to Pendle and Pen-y-Ghent which are out of this image on the right.
Moorland below Ben Edge Swinden Reservoir is at the bottom and Pendle in the background.
Moorland below Ben Edge
Swinden Reservoir is at the bottom and Pendle in the background.
Path on Delf Hill The path down to Swinden Bridge passes the remains of quarrying on Delf Hill.
Path on Delf Hill
The path down to Swinden Bridge passes the remains of quarrying on Delf Hill.
Dilapidated wall on Delf Hill The remains of former quarrying on the top of the hill are quite evident.
Dilapidated wall on Delf Hill
The remains of former quarrying on the top of the hill are quite evident.
Path down to Swinden Bridge The lower part of the path is a gentle grassy descent. Swinden Reservoir is seen below, with the water level clearly below capacity.
Path down to Swinden Bridge
The lower part of the path is a gentle grassy descent. Swinden Reservoir is seen below, with the water level clearly below capacity.
Iron gate in a wall The gate is an unusual feature on the moors, but it is in perfect working order.
Iron gate in a wall
The gate is an unusual feature on the moors, but it is in perfect working order.
Extwistle Hall The derelict Extwistle Hall
Extwistle Hall
The derelict Extwistle Hall
Old quarry south of Swinden Reservoirs
Old quarry south of Swinden Reservoirs
Boundary wall and footpath gate Leaving access land centred on Extwistle Moor to approach the Swinden Reservoirs
Boundary wall and footpath gate
Leaving access land centred on Extwistle Moor to approach the Swinden Reservoirs
Footbridge across Swinden Water This footbridge appears to be a more recent installation replacing the unusable stepping stones marked on OS maps
Footbridge across Swinden Water
This footbridge appears to be a more recent installation replacing the unusable stepping stones marked on OS maps
Site of Slipper Hill Ring Cairn There are three barely exposed stones in this view
Site of Slipper Hill Ring Cairn
There are three barely exposed stones in this view
Footbridge and control tower At Lee Green Reservoir with a series of metal spikes across the reservoir looking like a public art installation, a poor man's Antony Gormley?
Footbridge and control tower
At Lee Green Reservoir with a series of metal spikes across the reservoir looking like a public art installation, a poor man's Antony Gormley?
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Bonfire Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD8934 (Lat: 53.804294, Lng: -2.1617796)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Burnley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.804294,-2.1617796
Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 53.8042659/-2.1627925
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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