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Cliviger

Civil Parish in Lancashire Burnley

England

Cliviger

The Long Causeway at Stump Cross The way marking stone known as Stump Cross is at the top of the roadside embankment on the bend. This stone has not been dressed unlike the Mount Cross which is further along this ancient route
The Long Causeway at Stump Cross Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Cliviger is a civil parish located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the borough of Burnley, it covers an area of approximately 6 square miles. The parish is located within the Pennine Hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village of Cliviger itself is small and quaint, with a population of around 2,000 residents. It is located about 4 miles south of Burnley town center and is known for its rural charm and picturesque landscapes. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing developments.

Cliviger is home to several notable landmarks and attractions. One of the most prominent is Cliviger Gorge, a beautiful natural feature that offers scenic walks and hiking trails. The area is also known for its historic churches, including St. John the Divine Church, which dates back to the 18th century.

The parish is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The A646 road runs through Cliviger, providing easy access to Burnley, Halifax, and the wider Lancashire area. There are also regular bus services that connect the village with surrounding areas.

Overall, Cliviger is a charming and peaceful rural parish, ideal for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city living. With its natural beauty, historic landmarks, and close-knit community, it offers a unique and idyllic place to call home.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.753156/-2.187706 or Grid Reference SD8728. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Long Causeway at Stump Cross The way marking stone known as Stump Cross is at the top of the roadside embankment on the bend. This stone has not been dressed unlike the Mount Cross which is further along this ancient route
The Long Causeway at Stump Cross
The way marking stone known as Stump Cross is at the top of the roadside embankment on the bend. This stone has not been dressed unlike the Mount Cross which is further along this ancient route
Track heading towards Buckley Wood Public footpath from A646 south of Holme Chapel leading to Buckley Wood over the River Calder
Track heading towards Buckley Wood
Public footpath from A646 south of Holme Chapel leading to Buckley Wood over the River Calder
Trig Point on Thieveley Pike Highest point on Deerplay Moor at 449 metres. The trig point now supports a fresh coat of white paint.
Trig Point on Thieveley Pike
Highest point on Deerplay Moor at 449 metres. The trig point now supports a fresh coat of white paint.
Footpath on the Southern Edge of Buckley Wood Woods on the flanks of Deerplay Moor
Footpath on the Southern Edge of Buckley Wood
Woods on the flanks of Deerplay Moor
Burnley Way ascending Deerplay Moor The long distance footpath climbs steeply beside Dean Scout
Burnley Way ascending Deerplay Moor
The long distance footpath climbs steeply beside Dean Scout
Flanks of Thieveley Scout
Flanks of Thieveley Scout
Grass Track on the Flanks of Deerplay Moor
Grass Track on the Flanks of Deerplay Moor
Burnley Way heading South East towards Heald Moor Following the ridge from Deerplay Moor to Heald Moor on a misty morning
Burnley Way heading South East towards Heald Moor
Following the ridge from Deerplay Moor to Heald Moor on a misty morning
Fork in the Paths on Heald Moor The Burnley Way runs straight ahead over the moor, while a bridleway veers to right beside the wall towards the village of Weir
Fork in the Paths on Heald Moor
The Burnley Way runs straight ahead over the moor, while a bridleway veers to right beside the wall towards the village of Weir
Coal Clough Wind Farm Redevelopment View from the Singing Ringing Tree of the renewal of the wind farm with larger turbines
Coal Clough Wind Farm Redevelopment
View from the Singing Ringing Tree of the renewal of the wind farm with larger turbines
Maiden Cross Marker Stone The history of the Maiden Cross appears to be that of one of a series of way markers along the route of the Long Causeway. This crudely inscribed stone appears to just mark the site of a missing cross and has no Historic England listing unlike Stump Cross and Mount Cross.
Maiden Cross Marker Stone
The history of the Maiden Cross appears to be that of one of a series of way markers along the route of the Long Causeway. This crudely inscribed stone appears to just mark the site of a missing cross and has no Historic England listing unlike Stump Cross and Mount Cross.
Coal Clough Wind Farm View across the Long Causeway
Coal Clough Wind Farm
View across the Long Causeway
Railway Bridge at Calder Head Used by the farmer to store baled sileage. Thieveley Scout is beyond the railway
Railway Bridge at Calder Head
Used by the farmer to store baled sileage. Thieveley Scout is beyond the railway
Track to Millennium Wood (Thieveley) An indistinct footpath to the gate for the wood on the flank of Thieveley Scout
Track to Millennium Wood (Thieveley)
An indistinct footpath to the gate for the wood on the flank of Thieveley Scout
Former Private Footbridge The footbridge gave access to Holmes Chapel railway station for the owners of the large house The Holme. The path from The Holme has already come through an underpass under the main road and another under the railway to reach this bridge
Former Private Footbridge
The footbridge gave access to Holmes Chapel railway station for the owners of the large house The Holme. The path from The Holme has already come through an underpass under the main road and another under the railway to reach this bridge
Private Subway This subway under the now A646 allowed the owners of The Holme to walk to the railway station in private. A public footpath now comes through the gate in the view to join and go forward to a gated subway under the railway
Private Subway
This subway under the now A646 allowed the owners of The Holme to walk to the railway station in private. A public footpath now comes through the gate in the view to join and go forward to a gated subway under the railway
Former Private Subway This allowed private access to Holmes Chapel railway station for owners of the large house The Holme. The private path also has another subway under the main road and a footbridge over the track to Buckleys
Former Private Subway
This allowed private access to Holmes Chapel railway station for owners of the large house The Holme. The private path also has another subway under the main road and a footbridge over the track to Buckleys
Bradget Hey Bridleway This track leads to the remains of Coal Pit House and then the ridge of Black Scout
Bradget Hey Bridleway
This track leads to the remains of Coal Pit House and then the ridge of Black Scout
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Cliviger is located at Grid Ref: SD8728 (Lat: 53.753156, Lng: -2.187706)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Burnley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Place: village
Wikidata: Q89433130
Lat/Long: 53.7550106/-2.1933322
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Historic: milestone
Lat/Long: 53.7513333/-2.1874152
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Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 53.7531175/-2.1901752
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