Cartridge Clough

Valley in Lancashire Burnley

England

Cartridge Clough

Burnley Way about to descend into the Upper Calder Valley To make matters confusing there are two River Calders.
The one overlooked by the stile flows east through Halifax and Wakefield to eventually arrive at the North Sea via the Humber Estuary.
The other flows in the opposite direction to the Irish Sea via the River Ribble.
Their sources are around a mile apart. — Burnley Way about to descend into the Upper Calder Valley Credit: Chris Heaton

Cartridge Clough is a picturesque valley located in Lancashire, England. Nestled within the larger area of Greater Manchester, this tranquil location is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. The valley is situated between the towns of Rochdale and Littleborough, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Cartridge Clough is characterized by its lush greenery, rolling hills, and meandering streams. The landscape is dotted with a variety of trees, including beech, birch, and oak, providing a vibrant display of colors throughout the changing seasons. The valley is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and various species of birds, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

A network of footpaths and trails crisscross the valley, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the area on foot or by bike. The valley is intersected by the Rochdale Canal, providing a picturesque waterway for boating and fishing activities. The canal is also surrounded by a scenic towpath, popular among walkers and cyclists.

Cartridge Clough is well-known for its historical significance as well. The valley was once home to a thriving textile industry, with several mills and factories operating in the area during the Industrial Revolution. Today, remnants of these industrial structures can still be seen, adding a touch of historical charm to the landscape.

Overall, Cartridge Clough is a hidden gem in Lancashire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, explore its rich history, and enjoy the serenity of this idyllic valley.

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Cartridge Clough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.743905/-2.1537841 or Grid Reference SD8927. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burnley Way about to descend into the Upper Calder Valley

To make matters confusing there are two River Calders. The one overlooked by the stile flows east through Halifax and Wakefield to eventually arrive at the North Sea via the Humber Estuary. The other flows in the opposite direction to the Irish Sea via the River Ribble. Their sources are around a mile apart.

Chris Heaton

Chatham Hill Plantation

Chris Heaton

Burnley Way on the Eastern Edge of Heald Moor

A 40 km long footpath Link

Chris Heaton

Coal Clough Wind Farm Redevelopment

View from the Singing Ringing Tree of the renewal of the wind farm with larger turbines

Kevin Waterhouse

Maiden Cross Marker Stone

The history of the Maiden Cross appears to be that of one of a series of way markers along the route of the Long Causeway. This crudely inscribed stone appears to just mark the site of a missing cross and has no Historic England listing unlike Stump Cross and Mount Cross.

Kevin Waterhouse

Coal Clough Wind Farm

View across the Long Causeway

Kevin Waterhouse

Beater Clough

With a waterfall near the centre of the view

Kevin Waterhouse

Greens Clough

With Hill Top Colliery on the skyline

Kevin Waterhouse

Line of Tramway in Green's and Beater Cloughs

The incline up from Portsmouth and the flatter section into Green's Clough are visible

Kevin Waterhouse

Moorland Pond

By the side of the track from High Gate down to Dean Farm. The Cliviger Gorge is beyond

Kevin Waterhouse

Railway climbing to Copy Pit Summit

On the Todmorden to Burnley line viewed from the Dean Farm Bridge. The infant Yorkshire River Calder runs by the railway

Kevin Waterhouse

Railway Bridge at Calder Head

Used by the farmer to store baled sileage. Thieveley Scout is beyond the railway

Kevin Waterhouse

Bradget Hey Bridleway

This track leads to the remains of Coal Pit House and then the ridge of Black Scout

Kevin Waterhouse

Old Wayside Cross beside the Long Causeway

Maiden Cross, a Wayside Cross in the form of a rectangular stone inscribed with a cross pattée above the words MAIDEN / CROSS. Set in front of a walled-up gateway on the southwest side of the Long Causeway opposite a car park. Cliviger parish. In 2007 it was photographed set in a gateway at the joining of walls. The gateway was walled up in September 2020, obscuring the face of the stone, but at the request of the parish council it was removed and placed on view in front of the wall in October 2020. The top of the stone had unfortunately been cut down and the inscribed cross had been cut through. In 2022 it was recut by Cliviger Parish Council and put back in situ. See also Link

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Cliviger Parish Council