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Clough Bank

Valley in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Clough Bank

Rusland Church
Rusland Church Credit: P Gaskell

Clough Bank, located in Lancashire, is a picturesque valley that offers stunning natural beauty and a tranquil atmosphere. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, this valley is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The valley is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors can spot various species of birds, including owls, woodpeckers, and wrens, as well as mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and deer. The abundance of wildflowers and plants adds to the valley's charm, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape.

Clough Bank is also home to a network of walking and hiking trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities. The trails wind through the valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the valley at their own pace, taking in the sights and sounds of nature along the way.

The valley is easily accessible, with a nearby car park and public transportation options available. Facilities such as picnic areas and benches are also provided, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings. Additionally, there are information boards placed strategically throughout the valley, providing interesting facts about the local wildlife and vegetation.

Overall, Clough Bank in Lancashire is a hidden gem for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to connect with the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.311546/-3.0026095 or Grid Reference SD3491. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rusland Church
Rusland Church
St Paul's Church, Rusland Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406">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>
St Paul's Church, Rusland
Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See LinkExternal link
St Paul's Church, Rusland Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406">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>
St Paul's Church, Rusland
Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See LinkExternal link
St Paul's St Paul's Church.
St Paul's
St Paul's Church.
Thwaite Moss View across fields at Thwaite Moss.
Thwaite Moss
View across fields at Thwaite Moss.
Across the fields to Thwaite Moss
Across the fields to Thwaite Moss
Rusland Church Church where Arthur Ransome is buried.
Rusland Church
Church where Arthur Ransome is buried.
Footpath through Rusland Church Kissing Gate and footpath that passes through the churchyard at Rusland Church.
Footpath through Rusland Church
Kissing Gate and footpath that passes through the churchyard at Rusland Church.
Green Hows Upper Tarn Fierce painful gusts of hail greeted my arrival at the tarn. Referred to by Heaton Cooper as High Tarn, built for fishing by the Sandys family of Greythwaite Hall. He refers to the boathouse in shot on the far bank as having two berths.
Green Hows Upper Tarn
Fierce painful gusts of hail greeted my arrival at the tarn. Referred to by Heaton Cooper as High Tarn, built for fishing by the Sandys family of Greythwaite Hall. He refers to the boathouse in shot on the far bank as having two berths.
Green Hows Upper Tarn A pair of swans shelter in the lea of the bank against the strong wind. There is a Lower Tarn a few hundred yards away.
Green Hows Upper Tarn
A pair of swans shelter in the lea of the bank against the strong wind. There is a Lower Tarn a few hundred yards away.
Crosslands, Nr Rusland, Cumbria. Taken whilst staying on Crosslands Caravan site
Crosslands, Nr Rusland, Cumbria.
Taken whilst staying on Crosslands Caravan site
Rusland Church Taken on a bright December morning.
Rusland Church
Taken on a bright December morning.
Road Through Quakers' Wood Heading to Force Forge.
Road Through Quakers' Wood
Heading to Force Forge.
Rusland Church
Rusland Church
Rusland Church, from the junction below
Rusland Church, from the junction below
Arthur Ransome's Grave, Rusland Church. Arthur Mitchell Ransome was born in Leeds in 1884 and educated in Windermere and Rugby. he lived for a time in Russia, where he met his second wife Evgenia Shvelpina, Trotsky's secretary. Ransome married Evgenia and returned to England in 1924. Settling in the Lake District, he spent the late 1920s as a foreign correspondent and highly-respected angling columnist for the Manchester Guardian, before settling down to write Swallows and Amazons and its successors. Today Ransome is best known for his Swallows and Amazons series of novels, (1931 - 1947). All remain in print and have been widely translated. Arthur Ransome died in June 1967 and is buried at Rusland Church in the Lake District.
Arthur Ransome's Grave, Rusland Church.
Arthur Mitchell Ransome was born in Leeds in 1884 and educated in Windermere and Rugby. he lived for a time in Russia, where he met his second wife Evgenia Shvelpina, Trotsky's secretary. Ransome married Evgenia and returned to England in 1924. Settling in the Lake District, he spent the late 1920s as a foreign correspondent and highly-respected angling columnist for the Manchester Guardian, before settling down to write Swallows and Amazons and its successors. Today Ransome is best known for his Swallows and Amazons series of novels, (1931 - 1947). All remain in print and have been widely translated. Arthur Ransome died in June 1967 and is buried at Rusland Church in the Lake District.
Sheep pasture, Great Green Hows Looking over the Rusland Valley to the Coniston Fells.
Sheep pasture, Great Green Hows
Looking over the Rusland Valley to the Coniston Fells.
Tributary of Ashes Beck, Thwaite Moss The footpath crosses over this channel (probably man-made to drain the moss) via these stone slabs. Black Brow (268m) is the heavily wooded top in the background.
Tributary of Ashes Beck, Thwaite Moss
The footpath crosses over this channel (probably man-made to drain the moss) via these stone slabs. Black Brow (268m) is the heavily wooded top in the background.
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Clough Bank is located at Grid Ref: SD3491 (Lat: 54.311546, Lng: -3.0026095)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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