Spring Hill

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Spring Hill

Spring Hill is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest of England. Situated approximately 3 miles northeast of the town of Accrington, Spring Hill is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the Rossendale Valley. The village is part of the Hyndburn borough and falls under the civil parish of Baxenden.

With a population of around 1,200 residents, Spring Hill exudes a close-knit community feel. It is primarily a residential area, characterized by rows of quaint cottages and traditional stone-built houses. The village is enveloped by lush greenery and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

Despite its small size, Spring Hill boasts a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a charming village pub, which serves as a popular gathering spot. The nearby town of Accrington provides additional facilities, such as supermarkets, schools, and healthcare services.

Spring Hill's location in the heart of Lancashire affords residents easy access to the region's natural beauty. The picturesque countryside offers opportunities for peaceful walks, cycling, and exploring the nearby forests and nature reserves. Additionally, the village benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns and cities.

Overall, Spring Hill offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the Lancashire countryside, while still remaining within reach of the amenities and conveniences of nearby towns.

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Spring Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.76258/-2.385268 or Grid Reference SD7429. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Empress Garage

Anthony Parkes

Old Bridge Marker on the A680 Whalley Road

Bridge Marker inscribed on two stones in the parapet of Whalley Road Bridge, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, on the east side of the A680 Whalley Road. In Clayton le Moors parish until 1974 when it was abolished. Milestone Society National ID: LA_CLAYLM01br

D Phillips

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

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Enfield.

Peter McDermott

M65 The M65 Motorway seen from the Leeds &amp; Liverpool Canal.

M65

The M65 Motorway seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Just after passing Pilkington Canal Bridge. The towpath now has competition from an illuminated housing estate path that follows the other bank.

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The towpath is approaching some green security fencing that comes down to the canal from the local school.

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Approaching Whalley Road Bridge with some old mill walling on the bank opposite the towpath

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

View from the bridge on Hermitage Street

Kevin Waterhouse

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

Modern housing estate

On Bold Venture Way near the boundary with Altham

Kevin Waterhouse

Oswaldtwistle Mills

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

Infant Street, Accrington â 1971

Although taken with the bus as the main subject, the view is of interest for the inscription on the tall building in the background. This reads “God says: do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou nor thy sons with thee”. The building is shown on older OS maps as 'Hall' and was presumably a Temperance hall. The quotation, from Leviticus, is clearly aimed at total abstinence from alcohol, although the text actually continues “when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation”, which clearly indicates a more limited abstinence than total. Also of interest is the inscription on the Accrington Provident Co-operative Society building, since demolished. The bus is Accrington Corporation 26, a Bristol RE with East Lancs bodywork, new in 1968. Rhyddings Street is in neighbouring Oswaldtwistle. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

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

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Spring Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD7429 (Lat: 53.76258, Lng: -2.385268)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Hyndburn

Police Authority: Lancashire