Cote Holme

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Cote Holme

M65 The M65 Motorway seen from the Leeds &amp; Liverpool Canal. — M65 Credit: Peter McDermott

Cote Holme is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the Ribble Valley district, this picturesque village is nestled amidst the stunning countryside of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With a population of just over 200 people, Cote Holme exudes a tranquil and idyllic charm. The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The surrounding landscape is dotted with lush green fields, rolling hills, and meandering streams, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Cote Holme boasts a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a local pub, The Bowland Inn, which serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering a selection of traditional pub food and ales.

Cote Holme is also blessed with a rich history. The nearby Cote Holme Mill, a Grade II listed building, serves as a reminder of the village's industrial past. Built in the 19th century, the mill was once a thriving cotton mill and played a significant role in the local economy.

For those seeking a peaceful and picturesque escape, Cote Holme offers a slice of rural bliss. Surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in history, this charming village provides an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Lancashire.

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Cote Holme Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.752728/-2.3945233 or Grid Reference SD7428. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M65

The M65 Motorway seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

Entering Rishton on Hermitage Street

At the end of Holt Mill Bridge with the former Rishton Paper Mill ahead and the climb up into Rishton

Kevin Waterhouse

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Steve Daniels

Shops on Union Road in Oswaldtwistle

Steve Daniels

Accrington station from the footbridge

In the days of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, this was a triangular junction station, of which only one pair of curved platforms remains, heading west towards Blackburn and north-east towards Burnley. The southern route no longer exists between here and Stubbins. Tesco Extra is built on the site of the former goods shed and sidings.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station footbridge

There are no ticket barriers on this station, so the bridge acts as a general public route for customers of the Tesco Extra that occupies the southern part of the original station site, as well as for rail passengers.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station access ramp

Still in construction, to provide easier access from Paxton Street to the eastbound platform.

Stephen Craven

Sprinter arriving at Accrington station

Unit 150102 calls with the 09.34 all-stations service to Colne.

Stephen Craven

Accrington railway station, Lancashire

Opened in 1848 by the East Lancashire Railway, soon to become part of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, this station was a major junction where the company's Burnley-Blackburn-Liverpool/Preston and Burnley-Bury-Manchester lines diverged. The latter line and platforms closed in 1966. View north east towards Huncoat and Burnley. In former times there was a bay platform to the immediate right and a large goods shed. Platforms to Bury were in the distance, beyond the footbridge, which used to have a roof. By the 1980s, it had become a very basic station - see SD7528 : Accrington railway station, Lancashire, 1983 but has since received a new booking office (2012) and step free ramps from street level (2022). For more information, see Link

Nigel Thompson

William Blythe Chemical Works

The William Blythe Chemical Works seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

Rishton

Petre Crescent in Rishton, seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. The first of the trans-Pennine canals it took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget, mainly because of the length and complexity of the route. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet at Foulridge near Nelson and Colne. It was originally conceived in the 18th century to carry woollen goods from Leeds and Bradford and limestone from Skipton but in its 19th century heyday it carried stone, coal and many other goods. The impact of the railways was not as great as with other canals and commercial traffic continued along the main canal until 1964. Regular work stopped in 1972 when the movement of coal to Wigan Power Station ceased. In the latter part of the 20th century the leisure potential of the canal was developed and it is now a popular destination for cruising, fishing, walking and cycling. See Link

for detailed information.

Peter McDermott

St Jame's

St Jame's Church at Church.

Peter McDermott

Aspen Colliery

Remains of the coke ovens at the Aspen Colliery.

Peter McDermott

St James' Church

Founded on the site in 1546

Alan Pickup

Old coal staithe on Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Just west of Church swing bridge an embankment reaches the canal and terminates in the masonry in the centre of the view. From old OS maps this embankment connected a coal shaft with the canal.

Kevin Waterhouse