Claughton

Civil Parish in Lancashire Lancaster

England

Claughton

Track beside the Caton Moor Wind Farm Track leading down to Quarry Road, and the Lune Valley — Track beside the Caton Moor Wind Farm Credit: Chris Heaton

Claughton is a civil parish located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest region of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Lancaster, the county town. The parish covers an area of around 9 square miles and is bordered by the River Lune to the east and the village of Caton to the south.

The landscape of Claughton is predominantly rural, characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and scattered small settlements. The area boasts picturesque views and offers a tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike. The parish is known for its agricultural activities, with farming being a significant contributor to the local economy.

The village of Claughton itself is a small, tight-knit community with a population of around 800 people. It features a handful of traditional stone-built houses and a small number of amenities, including a village hall and a local church. The village hall serves as a central hub for social gatherings and community events.

Nature enthusiasts can explore the surrounding countryside, which offers opportunities for walking, hiking, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife.

Overall, Claughton, Lancashire, is a charming civil parish that offers a peaceful rural lifestyle and an abundance of natural beauty.

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Claughton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.085276/-2.662132 or Grid Reference SD5665. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track beside the Caton Moor Wind Farm

Track leading down to Quarry Road, and the Lune Valley

Chris Heaton

Aerial ropeway, Claughton Moor

A loaded bucket is descending. The buckets have been painted pink to support Breast Cancer Now (Wear it Pink day). The ropeway carries shale about 2km from the quarry to the brickworks SD5666, and is gravity powered. See SD5764 : Claughton Moor clay pit, SD5764 : Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks. & SD5666 : Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks for more information. YouTube video - Link

Ian Taylor

Aerial ropeway, Claughton Moor

A pair of buckets (one loaded, one empty) pass a support tower. The buckets have been painted pink to support Breast Cancer Now (Wear it Pink day). The ropeway carries shale about 2km from the quarry SD5764 to the brickworks SD5666, and is gravity powered. See SD5764 : Claughton Moor clay pit, SD5764 : Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks. & SD5666 : Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks for more information.

Ian Taylor

Aerial ropeway, Claughton Moor

Looking downhill. The ropeway carries shale about 2km from the quarry SD5764 to the brickworks SD5666, and is gravity powered. The line of the ropeway is easy to see, now that the buckets have been painted pink. The rusty support towers are well camouflaged. (There is a tower to the left of the bucket in the centre of the photo.) The Lakeland Fells are in the far distance.

Ian Taylor

Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks

The bottom end and entry to the brickworks. The ropeway is not running today (jubilee holiday). A loaded bucket has been left hanging on the rope (on the left, see SD5666 : Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks). Presumably this enables the ropeway to be restarted by gravity.

Ian Taylor

Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks

A loaded bucket painted in Ukrainian colours.

Ian Taylor

Claughton Manor Brick Works and aerial ropeway

The cables crossing the road belong to the country's last gravity worked aerial ropeway that brings shale down from the quarry high above. Unfortunately it was not running on that day.

Chris Allen

Claughton aerial ropeway

This is the upper end of the gravity worked aerial ropeway supplying the brickworks a long way below. Viewed over the boundary fence with no trespass involved. It was not working on this day.

Chris Allen

Claughton aerial ropeway

Seen from near the top where it crosses a public footpath. As it was not running I was quite safe passing under it. This is the last working gravity operated aerial ropeway in the UK. It extends from a quarry to a brick works at Claughton.

Chris Allen

Silo by Claughton Beck

Seen through a gate labelled Claughton Beck. On the rough and steep path to the upper end of the Claughton aerial ropeway

Chris Allen

Entrance to Claughton Hall

Up a steep and rough track that continues to the quarry serving the aerial ropeway to Claughton Manor Brick works. According to the map this is the only entrance.

Chris Allen