Beck Side

Settlement in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Beck Side

Old signpost and milestone At the junction of Green Lane (A590) and Pease Close Lane — Old signpost and milestone Credit: Eirian Evans

Beck Side is a charming village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the picturesque Ribble Valley, it is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers a tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is part of the larger civil parish of Balderstone and is known for its close-knit community and idyllic rural lifestyle.

The village is home to a population of around 500 people and is renowned for its historic architecture, with several buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. These beautifully preserved structures give Beck Side a distinctive character, adding to its appeal.

Nature lovers will find much to enjoy in Beck Side, as the village is nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The surrounding countryside offers an array of scenic walking trails, providing opportunities to explore the rolling hills, lush green fields, and ancient woodlands that define the landscape.

Despite its rural setting, Beck Side benefits from good transport links, with easy access to nearby towns and cities. The village is just a short drive away from the market town of Clitheroe, where residents can find a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

In summary, Beck Side is a quaint and charming village in Lancashire, offering a delightful rural lifestyle and a strong sense of community. With its historic architecture and stunning natural surroundings, it is a place that captures the hearts of both residents and visitors.

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Beck Side Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.211845/-2.9675009 or Grid Reference SD3780. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old signpost and milestone

At the junction of Green Lane (A590) and Pease Close Lane

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Public bridleway on Great Allotment

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Road near High Gateside

The minor road from Low Wood to Cartmel and Field Broughton.

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Gateway near High Gateside

This gateway is at the end of a little used access drive to Greenhurst. The gate posts are made from blocks of limestone. A public footpath runs through the gate and there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark at the bottom of the right hand gatepost (photograph SD3781 : Benchmark, High Gateside).

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Benchmark, High Gateside

Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the east gatepost of the driveway to Greenhurst. The benchmark marks a height of 106.2786m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn last verified in 1972 (location photograph SD3781 : Gateway near High Gateside).

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Cumbria Coastal Way, Speel Bank

The gate, on the footpath between Grassgarth and Speel Bank Farm is, like almost all the gates on and adjacent to public rights of way in this area, marred by an unwelcoming sign warning against trespass. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to protracted negotiations with Holker Estates.

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Rocks near Speel Bank

The small wooden waymark post to the left of the photograph marks the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to negotiations with Holker Estates proving difficult to conclude.

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Footpath near Speel Bank

This is the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this upland footpath is the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route through land managed by Holker Estates.

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Rocky pasture near Speel Bank

The stand of trees have been left by felling in the Great Allotment plantation.

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The Bigland road near Beck Side

Also known as Croftside, this is the minor road from Cartmel to Haverthwaite.

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Public footpath at Wall Nook

Beside the garden wall of Wall Nook Farm Cottage, this is the public footpath from Hill to Beck Side.

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Old kiln at Beck Side

This kiln is shown on the 1890 edition of the Ordnance Survey map as an old limekiln.

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Lane near Beck Side

The lane gives access to fields and is also a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton.

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Path on School Allotment

This is the public bridleway from Over Ridge to Great Allotment, here where it leads from School Allotment into Great Allotment.

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Bridleway on School Allotment

The path is the public bridleway that runs from Great Allotment to Over Ridge.

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Track near Beck Side

The track a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton. The gate marks the boundary between the civil parishes of Lower Allithwaite and Broughton East beyond the gate; it is also the boundary of the Lake District National Park.

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