Hell Clough

Valley in Lancashire Burnley

England

Hell Clough

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

Hell Clough is a narrow valley located in Lancashire, England. The valley is known for its rugged and steep terrain, with rocky outcrops and dense woodland surrounding the area. The name "Hell Clough" is believed to have originated from the challenging and treacherous nature of the landscape.

The valley is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of walking trails and paths that provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and various species of plants and trees.

Hell Clough is situated within the larger landscape of the West Pennine Moors, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The valley's remote location and natural beauty make it a peaceful and tranquil retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Overall, Hell Clough is a picturesque and rugged valley that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Lancashire's countryside.

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Hell Clough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.793202/-2.1807878 or Grid Reference SD8833. 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.

Footpaths at Pike Hill Open space attached to Rowley Lake which has been developed by Burnley Borough Council as an attractive woodland leisure area.

Footpaths at Pike Hill

Open space attached to Rowley Lake which has been developed by Burnley Borough Council as an attractive woodland leisure area.

River Brun above Rowley Lake Looking upstream from the circular path around the lake.

River Brun above Rowley Lake

Looking upstream from the circular path around the lake.

Rowley Hall A lot of farm buildings are behind the grand house, as seen from Rowley Lane.

Rowley Hall

A lot of farm buildings are behind the grand house, as seen from Rowley Lane.

Heckenhurst Farm Viewed from Rowley Lane on a slightly misty day. Wasnop Edge is in the background, the beginning of the higher Pennines.

Heckenhurst Farm

Viewed from Rowley Lane on a slightly misty day. Wasnop Edge is in the background, the beginning of the higher Pennines.

Limestone Hushings Landscape On the east bank of Hurstwood Reservoir

Limestone Hushings Landscape

On the east bank of Hurstwood Reservoir

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Foxstones Bridge Over the infant River Brun

Foxstones Bridge

Over the infant River Brun

Kevin Waterhouse

Rowley Lake From the viewing platform

Rowley Lake

From the viewing platform

Kevin Waterhouse

Millers Green A new housing development on the edge of Worsthorne. The green gap between Worsthorne and the Burnley conurbation is getting smaller.

Millers Green

A new housing development on the edge of Worsthorne. The green gap between Worsthorne and the Burnley conurbation is getting smaller.

Gorple Road The road has become a track continuing across the Pennines.

Gorple Road

The road has become a track continuing across the Pennines.

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.

The results of quarrying above Hurstwood Reservoir Scarring on the hillside viewed from Gorple Road.

The results of quarrying above Hurstwood Reservoir

Scarring on the hillside viewed from Gorple Road.

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.

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Hell Clough is located at Grid Ref: SD8833 (Lat: 53.793202, Lng: -2.1807878)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Burnley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Remains of stone circle

Archaeological Site: megalith

Historic: archaeological_site

Megalith Type: stone_circle

Source: OS 1:25000

Lat/Long: 53.7910777/-2.1766814

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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