Broadfield

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Broadfield

Oswaldtwistle Mills Credit: Steve Daniels

Broadfield is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest region of England. Situated approximately 5 miles southwest of the city of Preston, Broadfield is part of the South Ribble district. The village is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills.

With a population of around 1,000 residents, Broadfield maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, consisting of charming cottages and modern houses. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Broadfield benefits from its proximity to nearby amenities and services. The village has a small convenience store for daily needs, and a local pub that serves as a popular gathering spot for locals. For further amenities, residents can easily access the nearby town of Leyland, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in and around Broadfield. The village is surrounded by beautiful walking trails and cycling routes, providing opportunities to enjoy the stunning Lancashire countryside. Additionally, nearby parks and green spaces offer recreational activities for families and individuals alike.

Transportation in Broadfield is primarily reliant on private vehicles, although there is a regular bus service that connects the village to nearby towns and cities. The village enjoys good road links, with the nearby M6 motorway providing easy access to other parts of Lancashire and beyond.

Overall, Broadfield offers a peaceful rural lifestyle amidst scenic surroundings, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a tranquil retreat within close proximity to urban amenities.

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Broadfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.7371/-2.38381 or Grid Reference SD7426. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Steve Daniels

Shops on Union Road in Oswaldtwistle

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 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

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

William Blythe Chemical Works

The William Blythe Chemical Works 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

Aspen Colliery

Remains of the coke ovens at the Aspen Colliery.

Peter McDermott

Foxhill Bank Bridge No.111

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

Kevin Waterhouse

Bridge over former railway

A cycle route known as the Hyndburn Greenway now passes under the bridge which gives access to Priestley Clough

Kevin Waterhouse

Path in Priestley Clough

One of the paths climbing on the west bank of Woodnook Water away from the footbridge across the stream. These paths are not on OS maps but seem to link Bullough Park with Priestley Clough and Woodnook Vale Nature Reserve.

Kevin Waterhouse