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Boar Clough

Valley in Lancashire Pendle

England

Boar Clough

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 Credit: Stephen Craven

Boar Clough is a picturesque valley situated in the county of Lancashire, England. Nestled within the stunning landscape of the West Pennine Moors, this area is renowned for its natural beauty and rich history. The valley stretches for approximately 2 miles, running east to west, and is formed by the meandering course of the River Irwell.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, Boar Clough offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The valley is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with wildflowers, ferns, and mosses carpeting the forest floor. The towering trees provide a habitat for numerous bird species, including the elusive kingfisher and the melodious song thrush.

The river that runs through Boar Clough adds to its charm, with its crystal-clear waters and gently cascading waterfalls. Anglers can often be seen casting their lines in search of brown trout, while families enjoy picnics on the riverbanks.

In addition to its natural beauty, Boar Clough is steeped in history. It was once a significant mining area during the Industrial Revolution, with evidence of old mine workings still visible today. The valley is also home to the ruins of several cotton mills, a testament to Lancashire's industrial past.

Access to Boar Clough is relatively easy, with several footpaths and trails crisscrossing the valley. Local authorities have implemented conservation efforts to preserve the area's natural beauty and ensure its protection for future generations to enjoy.

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Boar Clough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.858577/-2.30644 or Grid Reference SD7940. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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).
Set in Concrete A boot print set in the concrete. A moment captured on the footpath up Pendle Hill.
Set in Concrete
A boot print set in the concrete. A moment captured on the footpath up Pendle Hill.
A Glimpse of Pendle Hill On the footpath from Barley and a glimpse of Pendle Hill is had through the trees.
A Glimpse of Pendle Hill
On the footpath from Barley and a glimpse of Pendle Hill is had through the trees.
On Pendle Hill A pause to admire the view on the way up Pendle Hill.
On Pendle Hill
A pause to admire the view on the way up Pendle Hill.
Path on Pendle Hill On my way back down towards Barley.
Path on Pendle Hill
On my way back down towards Barley.
Eastern Escarpment, Pendle Hill Looking up at the escarpment on the eastern side of Pendle Hill.
Eastern Escarpment, Pendle Hill
Looking up at the escarpment on the eastern side of Pendle Hill.
Top of the Ogden Valley Greenway, Pendle Hill Looking out towards the Ogden Valley Greenway and, beyond, the Ribble Estuary.
Top of the Ogden Valley Greenway, Pendle Hill
Looking out towards the Ogden Valley Greenway and, beyond, the Ribble Estuary.
Looking up Ogden Clough
Looking up Ogden Clough
Looking down Ogden Clough
Looking down Ogden Clough
Lower Ogden Reservoir
Lower Ogden Reservoir
Stormclouds over Pendle Hill Pendle View Farm <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD7754">SD7754</a> (Shown on the map as Cracoe Hill Farm) in the foreground.
Stormclouds over Pendle Hill
Pendle View Farm SD7754 (Shown on the map as Cracoe Hill Farm) in the foreground.
Path on the edge of Pendle Views are restricted by low cloud.
Path on the edge of Pendle
Views are restricted by low cloud.
Path down Pendle Side The slightly gentler of the two main routes from the Barley side. Views are restricted by low cloud, though a break in the cloud can be seen.
Path down Pendle Side
The slightly gentler of the two main routes from the Barley side. Views are restricted by low cloud, though a break in the cloud can be seen.
Feeding sheep at dusk Low cloud is resting on Pendle Hill behind.
Feeding sheep at dusk
Low cloud is resting on Pendle Hill behind.
Pendle Hill Pendle Hill at 557m (1,827 feet) is something of a Lancashire icon, steeped in folklore and history. The 17th century seems to have been a particularly busy period here with the Pendle witch trials in 1612, Richard Towneley's barometer experiment in 1661 and George Fox's vision of many souls coming to Christ in 1652. Of those the witch trials are perhaps the best known. Ten men and two women living in the immediate area were accused of commiting murder by witchcraft. Ten were found guilty and executed. Towneley, together with Henry Power, used the newly invented barometer to measure air pressure at different altitudes on the hill which led to an understanding of the relationship between air density and pressure. Finally, George Fox's vision at this spot was an important event in the establishment of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Note how the area around the pillar has been eroded away by its many visitors. More recent pictures show how this problem has been addressed: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3864654">SD8041 : Trig Point on Pendle Hill</a>.
Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill at 557m (1,827 feet) is something of a Lancashire icon, steeped in folklore and history. The 17th century seems to have been a particularly busy period here with the Pendle witch trials in 1612, Richard Towneley's barometer experiment in 1661 and George Fox's vision of many souls coming to Christ in 1652. Of those the witch trials are perhaps the best known. Ten men and two women living in the immediate area were accused of commiting murder by witchcraft. Ten were found guilty and executed. Towneley, together with Henry Power, used the newly invented barometer to measure air pressure at different altitudes on the hill which led to an understanding of the relationship between air density and pressure. Finally, George Fox's vision at this spot was an important event in the establishment of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Note how the area around the pillar has been eroded away by its many visitors. More recent pictures show how this problem has been addressed: SD8041 : Trig Point on Pendle Hill.
Pendle Big End View from Four Lane Ends
Pendle Big End
View from Four Lane Ends
Work on power lines above Brown House With four vans parked here, and a generator and welfare cabin in the field behind the photographer, this must have been a significant job.
Work on power lines above Brown House
With four vans parked here, and a generator and welfare cabin in the field behind the photographer, this must have been a significant job.
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Boar Clough is located at Grid Ref: SD7940 (Lat: 53.858577, Lng: -2.30644)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Pendle

Police Authority: Lancashire

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