Ince Blundell

Civil Parish in Lancashire Sefton

England

Ince Blundell

Merseyrail's Hightown station On their Northern Line from Hunts Cross to Southport — Merseyrail's Hightown station Credit: Chris Morgan

Ince Blundell is a civil parish located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north of Liverpool and covers an area of around 4 square miles. The parish is surrounded by green fields and rolling countryside, giving it a picturesque and tranquil setting.

The village of Ince Blundell is the main settlement within the civil parish. It is a small, close-knit community with a population of approximately 500 residents. The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages and historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 19th century.

Ince Blundell is known for its agricultural heritage, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The fertile land in the area supports a variety of crops, and many farms can be found in and around the parish.

Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Ince Blundell. The civil parish is home to several nature reserves, including the Ince Blundell Local Nature Reserve and the Ince Blundell Hall Wood Local Nature Reserve. These areas offer opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying the natural beauty of the countryside.

In terms of amenities, Ince Blundell has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing essential services and a sense of community. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, making it a desirable place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.

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Ince Blundell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.527965/-3.029438 or Grid Reference SD3103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Merseyrail's Hightown station

On their Northern Line from Hunts Cross to Southport

Chris Morgan

Old Milestone by the A565, Tristram's Farm, Ince Blundell

Carved stone post by the A565/Lady Green Lane junction, in parish of Ince Blundell (Sefton District), Lady Green, Tristram's Farm, by the road, on West side of minor road. Lancs CC stone triangle, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century, moved from its original location, which was further southeast. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- : TO / LIVERPOOL / 10 MILES : : INCE BLUNDELL : : TO / SOUTHPORT / 10½ MILES : Merseyside HER listed. Link

Milestone Society National ID: LA_LVSP10

Nigel Upton

Alt Road, Hightown (1)

Seen from its junction with Thirlmere Road (right foreground).

Richard Vince

Alt Road, Hightown (2)

Approaching the point at which the road becomes Sandy Lane; the turning on the right is the continuation of Alt Road.

Richard Vince

Thirlmere Road, Hightown

Off Alt Road.

Richard Vince

St George's Road, Hightown

The bridge visible ahead carries Kerslake Way, a road that effectively replaced the level crossing at the south end of Hightown station.

Richard Vince

Hightown railway station

Looking towards Southport from the footbridge.

Richard Vince

Entrance to Altcar Training Camp

From the Camp's own website; Link

"Altcar Training Camp is owned and managed by NW RFCA as one of the UK’s premier facilities for small arms marksmanship training. The camp lies at the estuary mouth of the River Alt, towards the southern end of the Sefton Coast sand dune system, twelve miles north of Liverpool in the village of Hightown. The estate covers 620 acres of range and dry training areas, and 500 acres of beaches and sand dunes which are available for training when there is no live firing. The site is used extensively by regular, reserve and cadet units from all three Services for military and civilian activities and training."

Chris Morgan

Thistledown Drive, Hightown

The low bridge ahead carries Kerslake Way, a road which effectively replaced a level crossing at Hightown station.

Richard Vince

East end of Lower Alt Road, Hightown

Off Alt Road.

Richard Vince

Bus on Alt Road, Hightown

Huyton Travel YJ16 DYF, an Optare Solo M7900SE-R, lays over at the terminus of Merseytravel route 206 from Blundellsands and Crosby.

Richard Vince

Hightown Station Buildings, Sefton, Merseyside

The Liverpool, Crosby and Southport Railway was built in the 1850s. This station house may have been original, but note the first floor extension which gives a canopied entrance behind the tree.

S Parish

Altcar Training Camp entrance

The camp includes rifle ranges. "The facilities at the Altcar training camp play an important role in meeting the training needs of the Regular forces, reserves, and cadets from all three services", said the Ministry of Defence in parliament in 2001. It is also used for commercial team building and performance development events. Photo from public footpath which runs from here north beside the railway.

David Hawgood