Brown Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire Rossendale

England

Brown Hill

Former Shawforth Station Subway Steps Steps leading up to what is now Knowsley Crescent housing
Former Shawforth Station Subway Steps Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Brown Hill is a small hill located in the county of Lancashire, in the North West of England. It is part of the Rossendale Valley, which is known for its rugged landscapes and picturesque views. Standing at an elevation of approximately 1,100 feet (335 meters), Brown Hill is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its modest height.

The hill is situated near the town of Rawtenstall, and offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. It is widely popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its tranquil atmosphere and scenic beauty. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a mix of grasslands, heather, and scattered trees dotting its slopes.

Due to its relatively small size, Brown Hill is easily accessible and offers a range of walking paths for visitors to explore. These paths lead to the summit, where on a clear day, one can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The hill also boasts several vantage points, allowing visitors to capture stunning photographs of the landscape.

In addition to its natural beauty, Brown Hill is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, rabbits, and occasionally, deer. The area surrounding the hill is also rich in history, with remnants of ancient settlements and stone structures adding to its allure.

Overall, Brown Hill in Lancashire is a charming and picturesque destination, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a connection with nature and a chance to explore the scenic beauty of the Rossendale Valley.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.672587/-2.1587308 or Grid Reference SD8919. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Shawforth Station Subway Steps Steps leading up to what is now Knowsley Crescent housing
Former Shawforth Station Subway Steps
Steps leading up to what is now Knowsley Crescent housing
Footbridge over former Rochdale to Bacup Railway Footbridge North of Shawforth Station connecting Old Lane with Market Street
Footbridge over former Rochdale to Bacup Railway
Footbridge North of Shawforth Station connecting Old Lane with Market Street
Former Approach Road to Shawforth Station Yard The approach road runs parallel with Market Street but rises up to the former rail level
Former Approach Road to Shawforth Station Yard
The approach road runs parallel with Market Street but rises up to the former rail level
Access Track from Cowm Street to Former Railway Crossing Track up to what appears to be a former level crossing on the Rochdale-Bacup Railway
Access Track from Cowm Street to Former Railway Crossing
Track up to what appears to be a former level crossing on the Rochdale-Bacup Railway
Weather-break Farmhouse Gable End Old House Farmhouse has a gable end designed to control the wind and protect the roof. Viewed from Market Street, Trough Gate.
Weather-break Farmhouse Gable End
Old House Farmhouse has a gable end designed to control the wind and protect the roof. Viewed from Market Street, Trough Gate.
Horse Riders on Former Rochdale-Bacup Railway View down Market Street with former railway to right but within a cutting now filled. Peel Mill Chimney, Shawforth in the distance.
Horse Riders on Former Rochdale-Bacup Railway
View down Market Street with former railway to right but within a cutting now filled. Peel Mill Chimney, Shawforth in the distance.
Mast and Pylon at Facit Quarry With the active Britannia Quarry beyond, viewed from Hades Hill
Mast and Pylon at Facit Quarry
With the active Britannia Quarry beyond, viewed from Hades Hill
Former railway trackbed The Rochdale to Bacup branch line was cut into the hillside around Cowm. Now used as a cycle path.
Former railway trackbed
The Rochdale to Bacup branch line was cut into the hillside around Cowm. Now used as a cycle path.
Former railway trackbed The Rochdale to Bacup branch line was cut into the hillside on the climb beyond Shawforth. Now a cycle route and here used as a rear garden for the terraced row of cottages sandwiched between the railway and the road.
Former railway trackbed
The Rochdale to Bacup branch line was cut into the hillside on the climb beyond Shawforth. Now a cycle route and here used as a rear garden for the terraced row of cottages sandwiched between the railway and the road.
Shawforth:  Methodist Chapel
Shawforth: Methodist Chapel
Shawforth:  Moss Side Street The houses are numbered consecutively 3 to 13.
Shawforth: Moss Side Street
The houses are numbered consecutively 3 to 13.
Shawforth:  Moss Side Street There are only these three doors on this side of Moss Side Street:  The middle door has a '1' on it, the other two have no numbers. Where No 2 is, is anybody's guess.  Numbers 3 to 13, consecutive, are on the other side of the street.
Shawforth: Moss Side Street
There are only these three doors on this side of Moss Side Street: The middle door has a '1' on it, the other two have no numbers. Where No 2 is, is anybody's guess. Numbers 3 to 13, consecutive, are on the other side of the street.
Shawforth:  Former 'Red Lion' This former pub is now just plain 232 Market Street, but its former name is perpetuated by the bus stop - 'Red Lion, Shawforth'.
Shawforth: Former 'Red Lion'
This former pub is now just plain 232 Market Street, but its former name is perpetuated by the bus stop - 'Red Lion, Shawforth'.
Track and path off Oak Street The track is just an entrance to Cowm Farm. The path goes up the hill to the left from the track junction. It was my intended route but I found that it was closed due to a dangerous section of quarry. The quarry has possibly swallowed it up as it has already done to other paths.
Track and path off Oak Street
The track is just an entrance to Cowm Farm. The path goes up the hill to the left from the track junction. It was my intended route but I found that it was closed due to a dangerous section of quarry. The quarry has possibly swallowed it up as it has already done to other paths.
Path along a former railway track The Shawforth chimney is ahead.
Path along a former railway track
The Shawforth chimney is ahead.
Old Lane, Shawforth Part of the one-way system, where you have to turn left. A former railway bridge crossed the road here.
Old Lane, Shawforth
Part of the one-way system, where you have to turn left. A former railway bridge crossed the road here.
Path to Whitworth Higher End Moor The evidence of quarrying is everywhere.
Path to Whitworth Higher End Moor
The evidence of quarrying is everywhere.
Path down to Shawforth From both sides of the Spodden valley, it is only the new housing in Shawforth which really stands out. The older buildings are hidden in the valley bottom.
Path down to Shawforth
From both sides of the Spodden valley, it is only the new housing in Shawforth which really stands out. The older buildings are hidden in the valley bottom.
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Brown Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD8919 (Lat: 53.672587, Lng: -2.1587308)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Rossendale

Police Authority: Lancashire

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