Lane Head

Settlement in Lancashire Rossendale

England

Lane Head

OS Benchmark locator Newchurch Old Rd Benchmark locator on a stone now used as a step down onto Newchurch Old Road, Bacup.
I assume this would have been located in the wall of the old road originally. — OS Benchmark locator Newchurch Old Rd Credit: Phill

Lane Head is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the North West of England. Situated in the district of Rossendale, it lies just 3 miles north of the town of Haslingden and is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

With a population of around 1,000 residents, Lane Head has a close-knit community and a peaceful atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern houses. The local architecture reflects the area's rich industrial heritage, with remnants of former mills and factories still visible.

Lane Head benefits from its rural location, offering residents stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The village is well-served by a range of amenities, including a primary school, a local shop, and a community center. The nearby town of Haslingden provides additional services and facilities, including secondary schools, supermarkets, and a wider range of shops and eateries.

The village is ideally situated for those who enjoy outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes on its doorstep. The nearby Rossendale Valley offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding, while the nearby Irwell Sculpture Trail provides a picturesque setting for leisurely walks.

Overall, Lane Head offers a tranquil and friendly environment for its residents, with easy access to both rural and urban amenities. Its scenic location and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle.

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Lane Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.703702/-2.1960512 or Grid Reference SD8723. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

OS Benchmark locator Newchurch Old Rd

Benchmark locator on a stone now used as a step down onto Newchurch Old Road, Bacup. I assume this would have been located in the wall of the old road originally.

Phill

Deansgreave Road Railway Bridge

View of the bridge from the East around about the summit of the former Rochdale to Bacup railway. The now cyclepath falls away rapidily after the bridge.

Kevin Waterhouse

Former Trackbed of Rochdale to Bacup Railway

View East from Lee Moor Colliery Incline Bridge along the now cycleway.

Kevin Waterhouse

Former Trackbed of Rochdale to Bacup Railway

View West from Deansgreave Road railway bridge along the former trackbed now a cycleway.

Kevin Waterhouse

Former Trackbed of Lee Quarry Tramway Incline

View up the incline of about half mile towards Lee Quarry

Kevin Waterhouse

Trackbed of former railway heading East out of Lee Quarry

A railway following the contour allowed Lee Quarry to link with the Britannia Incline.

Kevin Waterhouse

Pinfold remains near Cow Toot Farm

A grade II listed structure.

Kevin Waterhouse

Pinfold near Cow Toot Farm

The pinfold is a prominent feature above Bacup and this view is from Bankside Lane

Kevin Waterhouse

464 to Accrington

Operated by Rossobus, the A464 is a service from Rochdale via Bacup, Rawtenstall and Haslingdon to Accrington. It runs at 15 minute intervals most of day, Monday to Saturdays and every half hour Sundays/Bank Holidays.

Gerald England

Former NatWest Bank

On the corner of Market Street and Bankside Lane. Although closed for several years now it still has an ATM in the wall.

Gerald England

The Queens

Also known as Little Queens. SD8623 : Sign of The Queens.

Gerald England

Sign of The Queens

Sign for The Queens SD8623 : The Queens.

Gerald England

St James Square

The roundabout in the centre of town is where the A671 from Rochdale to Burnley meets the A681 from Rawtenstall to Todmorden. The building on the left was originally the King George V pub. Now known as King George Chambers it is offices for an accountancy firm at the front and apartments at the rear. The Art Deco building in the middle was used as council offices It later became an electricity showroom and then a community resource centre. Now it is a hair salon. The brick building on the right was originally Woolworths.

Gerald England

Pioneer Building

On the corner of Rochdale Road and Alma Street. Home to a variety of businesses.

Gerald England

Maden Public Baths

The baths were opened in December 1893. Building News reported "Each entrance will be of sufficient width for double turnstiles in and out, in addition to a pass gate in the centre, with latch available for visitors, officials, etc, who are not bathers, so as to have a complete register. The women and first-class men use one entrance, and the second-class men the other. With this arrangement it is provided that women can occasionally have the use of the first-class swimming-baths within certain hours of the day. The position of the laundry is such as to make it convenient for the attendant to pass from thence to the women's baths (which are situated over the entrances) without loss of time. The laundry and washhouse, with drying-closet, are placed over the boiler-house, which is provided with two boilers. ... There are six slipper-baths for women, three of which would be considered first-class, and three second-class, the difference being principally in the fitting up of the baths with shower, etc. There are six slipper-baths for men, three of which will be first-class and three second-class; each will have a shower-bath. ... Each swimming bath is well lighted from the roof with inclined vertical lights." Link