Lower Baxenden

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Lower Baxenden

Farmland with pylons Between Accrington and Haslingden
Farmland with pylons Credit: Eirian Evans

Lower Baxenden is a small village located in Lancashire, England. It is situated near the town of Accrington and is part of the larger borough of Hyndburn. The village is known for its picturesque countryside surroundings, with rolling hills and lush green fields.

Lower Baxenden has a long history, with records of the village dating back to the Domesday Book in 1086. It was originally a farming community, and agriculture still plays a significant role in the local economy today.

The village is home to a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing developments. There are also several small shops, pubs, and restaurants in the village, providing residents with essential amenities.

Lower Baxenden is well-connected to the larger towns and cities in Lancashire, with good transport links via the nearby M65 motorway and regular bus services. The village is also close to several schools, making it an attractive location for families.

Overall, Lower Baxenden is a charming and peaceful village, offering residents a tranquil rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Lower Baxenden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.730307/-2.3403678 or Grid Reference SD7726. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland with pylons Between Accrington and Haslingden
Farmland with pylons
Between Accrington and Haslingden
Terraced houses on Blackburn Road, Acre
Terraced houses on Blackburn Road, Acre
Facade of Hazel Mill entrance The former carriage arch facing Shaw Street, now used for advertising
Facade of Hazel Mill entrance
The former carriage arch facing Shaw Street, now used for advertising
Former mill pond Now used by anglers at Sweet Clough
Former mill pond
Now used by anglers at Sweet Clough
Cycle path following route of former railway On the former route to Accrington from Bury having just passed Alliance Mill. The path is known as Hyndburn Greenway.
Cycle path following route of former railway
On the former route to Accrington from Bury having just passed Alliance Mill. The path is known as Hyndburn Greenway.
Cycle path following route of former railway On the Hyndburn Greenway with the walling on the right protecting traffic from falling down a steep drop into Woodnook Water
Cycle path following route of former railway
On the Hyndburn Greenway with the walling on the right protecting traffic from falling down a steep drop into Woodnook Water
Bridge over former railway A cycle route known as the Hyndburn Greenway now passes under the bridge which gives access to Priestley Clough
Bridge over former railway
A cycle route known as the Hyndburn Greenway now passes under the bridge which gives access to Priestley Clough
Car park for retail premises Housing once stood on some of the car park the access road for which is Ormerod Street
Car park for retail premises
Housing once stood on some of the car park the access road for which is Ormerod Street
Track west side of Mitchell's House Reservoir
Track west side of Mitchell's House Reservoir
Filter house, Mitchell's House Reservoir
Filter house, Mitchell's House Reservoir
King's Highway, north of Black Moss Nook Farm
King's Highway, north of Black Moss Nook Farm
Entrance and road to Hen Heads Farm
Entrance and road to Hen Heads Farm
Goodshaw Lane Leads to Lane Top Farm
Goodshaw Lane
Leads to Lane Top Farm
Cattle grid and the road to High Withins
Cattle grid and the road to High Withins
Goodshaw Lane
Goodshaw Lane
King's Highway, north of Stone Fold
King's Highway, north of Stone Fold
King's Highway, Stone Fold
King's Highway, Stone Fold
Junction of King's Highway and Northfield Road
Junction of King's Highway and Northfield Road
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Lower Baxenden is located at Grid Ref: SD7726 (Lat: 53.730307, Lng: -2.3403678)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Hyndburn

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.730307,-2.3403678
Rising Bridge
Place: village
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 53.7276576/-2.3351411
Baxenden
Place: village
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 53.7311017/-2.3435328
Post Box
Lat/Long: 53.7309019/-2.341943
Bus Stop
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.7307457/-2.3412896
Baxenden Cricket Club
Tourism: attraction
Lat/Long: 53.733661/-2.3408992
Baxenden
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q15197655
Wikipedia: en:Baxenden railway station
Lat/Long: 53.7272609/-2.3403406
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