Oakwood

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Oakwood

Approaching junction 21A on M6 northbound Credit: Alpin Stewart

Oakwood is a small village located in Lancashire, England. It is situated in the Ribble Valley district, approximately 4 miles north of Blackburn. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields.

Oakwood is a quiet and peaceful community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village has a primary school, a church, and a handful of small shops and businesses. The residents of Oakwood are friendly and welcoming, creating a tight-knit community atmosphere.

The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the nearby towns of Blackburn and Clitheroe. There are also several bus routes that pass through Oakwood, providing convenient transportation options for residents.

Oakwood is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, providing residents with a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Overall, Oakwood is a charming and idyllic village that offers a tranquil and scenic setting for its residents.

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Oakwood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.418191/-2.5149332 or Grid Reference SJ6591. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Approaching junction 21A on M6 northbound

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Junction 21a signage - northbound M6

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Junction 21a signage - northbound M6

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Rendlesham Close, Gorse Covert

A residential cul de sac off Gorse Covert Road.

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East end of Fisherfield Drive, Gorse Covert

Seen from Gorse Covert Road.

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Gorse Covert Road, Gorse Covert

The main distributor road in the estate, seen from just south west of the junction with Stainmore Close (right).

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Bus on Gorse Covert Road, Gorse Covert

Buses serving Gorse Covert traverse the entire length of Gorse Covert Road in order to turn round, taking any necessary layover time here, just after passing the shops for the first time. This Volvo B7RLE/Wrightbus Eclipse Urban 2, of Network Warrington, is doing just that before operating a journey on the 25 to Warrington town centre.

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Admirals Road, Oakwood

The main distributor road through Oakwood, seen close to its eastern extremity.

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Footpath off Admirals Road, Oakwood

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West end of McCarthy Close, Oakwood

One of several residential cul de sacs off Admirals Road.

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Roundabout, Admirals Road, Oakwood

At the junction with Halliday Close.

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Playground, Birchwood Brook Park, Oakwood

Underappreciated on this intermittently wet day, despite having a zipwire.

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Secluded housing, Lyster Close, Oakwood

Hidden away at the end of Lyster Close, away from the rest of the estate, with woodland on three sides and a stream on the fourth.

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Footpath to Birchwood Brook Park, Birchwood

Off Dewhurst Road, just east of Birchwood railway station.

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Spencer House, Birchwood

An office block off Dewhurst Road (foreground), opposite the railway station (behind the photographer).

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New footbridge under construction, Birchwood station

When completed, this new footbridge will provide step free access (presumably using lifts) between the platforms. The main station building is visible to the left.

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Car park and bus turning area, Birchwood station

For the moment, buses cannot serve the bus stop outside the station due to the construction of the new footbridge (right); they are using temporary stops on Dewhurst Road a short distance away.

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