End, West

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

End, West

Oswaldtwistle Mills Credit: Steve Daniels

End is a small village located in West Lancashire, in the northwest region of England. Situated on the outskirts of the market town of Ormskirk, End is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and rural setting.

The village is known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many stone-built cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape. The community is close-knit and friendly, with a population of around 500 residents.

End benefits from its proximity to Ormskirk, which provides essential amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village itself boasts a few local businesses, including a small convenience store and a cozy pub, which serves as a hub for social gatherings and events.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of green spaces and walking paths in and around End. The nearby Beacon Country Park offers stunning views of the Lancashire countryside and provides opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking.

The village also has historical significance, as it is home to the Grade II listed St. James' Church, a beautiful 19th-century building that attracts visitors interested in architecture and history.

End enjoys excellent transport links, with the nearby M58 motorway providing easy access to larger cities such as Liverpool and Manchester. Additionally, the village is served by regular bus services, connecting residents to surrounding towns and villages.

Overall, End offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a rural retreat with convenient access to nearby amenities.

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End, West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.74942/-2.4053348 or Grid Reference SD7328. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Steve Daniels

Shops on Union Road in Oswaldtwistle

Steve Daniels

Rishton railway station, Lancashire

Opened in 1853 by the East Lancashire Railway, later part of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, on the line from Blackburn to Burnley. There may have also been a station open here for a few months in 1848. View east, towards Church & Oswaldtwistle and Accrington. The station building and goods shed were formerly on the platform to the left and unusually, a goods siding ran where the houses on the far left now are, meaning that the footbridge was longer as it had to cross that as well. New waiting shelters have been provided since SD7229 : Rishton railway station, Lancashire was taken on the left-hand platform.

Nigel Thompson

William Blythe Chemical Works

The William Blythe Chemical Works seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

Rishton

Petre Crescent in Rishton, seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

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

St Jame's

St Jame's Church at Church.

Peter McDermott

Aspen Colliery

Remains of the coke ovens at the Aspen Colliery.

Peter McDermott

Old coal staithe on Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Just west of Church swing bridge an embankment reaches the canal and terminates in the masonry in the centre of the view. From old OS maps this embankment connected a coal shaft with the canal.

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

With car breaker's vehicles pushing into the canal

Kevin Waterhouse

Foxhill Bank Bridge No.111

Across the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and appearing to be sealed off and unused

Kevin Waterhouse

New Barn Bridge No.109

Across the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal south of Rishton

Viewed from the railway, on a frosty morning. For a similar view from towpath level, see SD7328 : Towpath along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Stephen Craven

Canal bridge south of Rishton

In the centre is New Barn Bridge SD7329 : New Barn Bridge No.109. Nearer and to the right is a localised widening of the canal, which is shown on maps from over 100 years ago, but with no obvious purpose - it's not near any lock or wharf. In the distance, 14km away, is Pendle.

Stephen Craven