Harley Wood

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Harley Wood

Orchan Rocks Rocky outcrop.
Orchan Rocks Credit: Stephen Shaw

Harley Wood is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest of England. Situated in the borough of Rossendale, it is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside. The village is part of the larger community of Helmshore, with which it shares amenities and services.

With a population of around 1,500 residents, Harley Wood has a tight-knit community that prides itself on its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional stone-built cottages and more modern houses. Many of the properties offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, adding to the village's appeal.

Despite its small size, Harley Wood has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, a convenience store, and a primary school, providing essential services close to home. However, for more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily access nearby towns such as Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom.

Harley Wood boasts an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The village is surrounded by several parks and open spaces, offering residents and visitors plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, and leisurely walks. The nearby Rossendale Valley also provides stunning scenery, with reservoirs, forests, and hills ready to be explored.

In summary, Harley Wood is a charming and idyllic village in Lancashire, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle within close proximity to larger towns and beautiful natural landscapes.

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Harley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.720008/-2.1104027 or Grid Reference SD9224. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Orchan Rocks Rocky outcrop.
Orchan Rocks
Rocky outcrop.
Rochdale Canal at Gauxholme View from Rochdale to Leeds railway
Rochdale Canal at Gauxholme
View from Rochdale to Leeds railway
Burnley Road, Todmorden View from Rochdale to Leeds railway
Burnley Road, Todmorden
View from Rochdale to Leeds railway
Sunlight on Todmorden from ridge south of Stoodley Pike Monument
Sunlight on Todmorden from ridge south of Stoodley Pike Monument
Old Boundary Marker near Flailcroft, Todmorden Chapelry Boundary Marker beside a footpath north of Flailcroft. Todmorden parish. Inscribed H W A S C C / 1864 for Harley Wood All Saints Consolidated Chapelry. See  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/22908/page/5170" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/22908/page/5170">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_TOD10pb
Old Boundary Marker near Flailcroft, Todmorden
Chapelry Boundary Marker beside a footpath north of Flailcroft. Todmorden parish. Inscribed H W A S C C / 1864 for Harley Wood All Saints Consolidated Chapelry. See LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: YW_TOD10pb
OS Bench Mark OS cut bench mark from the first, 19th century, levelling, on flat rock close to the trig point. There is no sign of a pivot or rivet. The BM is shown on the 1853 6" OS map but not on subsequent editions, nor on any 25" maps. Marked as 1434.7 feet above old datum
OS Bench Mark
OS cut bench mark from the first, 19th century, levelling, on flat rock close to the trig point. There is no sign of a pivot or rivet. The BM is shown on the 1853 6" OS map but not on subsequent editions, nor on any 25" maps. Marked as 1434.7 feet above old datum
Lower Knowl A work in progress
Lower Knowl
A work in progress
Swineshead Farm View from Lower Knowl
Swineshead Farm
View from Lower Knowl
Lower Knowl A farmhouse hopefully work in progress
Lower Knowl
A farmhouse hopefully work in progress
Dobroyd Clough after storms At the bottom of the Clough, Network Rail have done much work to stop this sort of debris blocking the culvert under the railway
Dobroyd Clough after storms
At the bottom of the Clough, Network Rail have done much work to stop this sort of debris blocking the culvert under the railway
Gauxholme Railway Viaduct View South over Shade & Gauxholme from Dobroyd Road
Gauxholme Railway Viaduct
View South over Shade & Gauxholme from Dobroyd Road
Model Farm to Dobroyd Castle The farm from Stones Road showing its apparent Scottish style with a central tower or keep.
Model Farm to Dobroyd Castle
The farm from Stones Road showing its apparent Scottish style with a central tower or keep.
Standing Stone No.2 at Stones A listed stone possibly prehistoric off Stones Lane. There are reportedly another 3 in the area but only No.1. is also listed. Midgelden Brook is in the valley beyond
Standing Stone No.2 at Stones
A listed stone possibly prehistoric off Stones Lane. There are reportedly another 3 in the area but only No.1. is also listed. Midgelden Brook is in the valley beyond
Centre Hill Monument A possible prehistoric stone mounted on a mill stone at Stones
Centre Hill Monument
A possible prehistoric stone mounted on a mill stone at Stones
Friths Mill Chimney View from Stones over the isolated chimney with Naze Road snaking up the other side of the valley
Friths Mill Chimney
View from Stones over the isolated chimney with Naze Road snaking up the other side of the valley
Crag at Gauxholme View from Naze Road across the valley to the crag against Bacup Road
Crag at Gauxholme
View from Naze Road across the valley to the crag against Bacup Road
Friths Mill Chimney View from Naze Road to the isolated chimney. Bacup Road runs up the valley
Friths Mill Chimney
View from Naze Road to the isolated chimney. Bacup Road runs up the valley
Valley of Dulesgate Water View South East from the high level path in Gorpley Clough. The white building is Fern Cottage & Factory and the track climbs up past Dean Farm on to Inchfield Pasture.
Valley of Dulesgate Water
View South East from the high level path in Gorpley Clough. The white building is Fern Cottage & Factory and the track climbs up past Dean Farm on to Inchfield Pasture.
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Harley Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD9224 (Lat: 53.720008, Lng: -2.1104027)

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

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Burnley Road
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Todmorden High School
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Burnley Road
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Burnley Road
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Pub
Hare And Hounds
Addr City: Todmorden
Addr Housename: Hare & Hounds
Addr Postcode: OL14 8EA
Addr Street: Burnley Road
Food: yes
Website: https://hareandhoundstodmorden.com
Wikidata: Q26426709
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Todmorden Sports Centre
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Crossing
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Lucky Dog
Artist Name: David Wynne
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John Fielden statue
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Backrest: yes
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Backrest: yes
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Bench: yes
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Waste Basket
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Backrest: yes
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Waste Basket
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Bench: yes
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Fast Food
Smashie's Todmorden
Addr City: Todmorden
Addr Housenumber: 21a
Addr Postcode: OL14 8EB
Addr Street: Ashenhurst Road
Cuisine: burger;dessert
Drive Through: no
Website: https://smashiestodmorden.com/
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AS Store
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Backrest: yes
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