Clough

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Clough

Sladen Hill and Longley Hey seen from Halifax Road
Sladen Hill and Longley Hey seen from Halifax Road Credit: Colin Pyle

Clough is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the picturesque Rossendale Valley, Clough is part of the larger civil parish of Rossendale. The village is nestled amidst rolling hills and is surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Pennines.

With a population of around 1,000 residents, Clough has a close-knit community feel. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern properties. The architecture reflects the area's industrial heritage, with remnants of former mills and factories still visible.

Clough benefits from its natural surroundings, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and woodland, offering numerous walking and hiking opportunities. The nearby Irwell Sculpture Trail provides a scenic route for cyclists and walkers, with various artworks dotted along the way.

Despite its small size, Clough is well-served by amenities. The village has a local primary school and a community center that hosts various events and activities. For shopping and leisure, residents can easily access nearby towns such as Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom, which offer a wider range of facilities including supermarkets, restaurants, and leisure centers.

Transport links in Clough are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to surrounding areas. The M66 motorway is also easily accessible, providing connections to larger cities such as Manchester and Preston.

Overall, Clough offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents, with its beautiful natural surroundings and strong sense of community.

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Clough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.653499/-2.102095 or Grid Reference SD9317. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sladen Hill and Longley Hey seen from Halifax Road
Sladen Hill and Longley Hey seen from Halifax Road
Ross Ices - old ice cream sign
Ross Ices - old ice cream sign
Car in the Rochdale Canal Just below Sladen Lock. Makes a change from seeing supermarket trolleys.
Car in the Rochdale Canal
Just below Sladen Lock. Makes a change from seeing supermarket trolleys.
Red car in Rochdale Canal Just below Sladen Lock (between Summit and Littleborough) on a very windy day.
Red car in Rochdale Canal
Just below Sladen Lock (between Summit and Littleborough) on a very windy day.
Shore Moor Crook Hill Wind Farm on Shore Moor.
Shore Moor
Crook Hill Wind Farm on Shore Moor.
A58 Church Street, Littleborough
A58 Church Street, Littleborough
A58 New road, Dearnley
A58 New road, Dearnley
Watergrove History Wall, lesser (southern) part The Watergrove History Wall, situated on the east side of Watergrove Reservoir at the southern end of the reservoir, includes several date stones from Watergrove village buildings and surrounding farmsteads that were demolished during the construction of Rochdale Corporation's Watergrove Reservoir in the 1930s.

The image is a composite of 6 photographs produced using Microsoft's ICE (Image Composite Editor) software.

The wall is approximately 170 ft long; this image is the southern 60 ft part.  The wall is divided by adjacent fencing.

The 110 ft greater (northern) part of the wall is illustrated in the Geograph:

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Watergrove History Wall, lesser (southern) part
The Watergrove History Wall, situated on the east side of Watergrove Reservoir at the southern end of the reservoir, includes several date stones from Watergrove village buildings and surrounding farmsteads that were demolished during the construction of Rochdale Corporation's Watergrove Reservoir in the 1930s. The image is a composite of 6 photographs produced using Microsoft's ICE (Image Composite Editor) software. The wall is approximately 170 ft long; this image is the southern 60 ft part. The wall is divided by adjacent fencing. The 110 ft greater (northern) part of the wall is illustrated in the Geograph: Link
Todmorden Road, Summit, with quarry in the distance The Pennine Bridleway goes left just before the pub. Summit Quarry is a big gash on the far hillside. It started as clay pits for a brickworks.
Todmorden Road, Summit, with quarry in the distance
The Pennine Bridleway goes left just before the pub. Summit Quarry is a big gash on the far hillside. It started as clay pits for a brickworks.
Lock on the Rochdale Canal at Chelburn Bridge, Summit The sign states that this is the West Summit Lock, No.37.
Lock on the Rochdale Canal at Chelburn Bridge, Summit
The sign states that this is the West Summit Lock, No.37.
Entrance to Summit Quarry This started as a clay pit for a brickworks, but there is rock-climbing on gritstone cliffs, so evidently stone has been quarried here. There is also woodland (A 'Woodland Welcome' wood).
Entrance to Summit Quarry
This started as a clay pit for a brickworks, but there is rock-climbing on gritstone cliffs, so evidently stone has been quarried here. There is also woodland (A 'Woodland Welcome' wood).
The junction of Barnes Meadows with Todmorden Road, Calderbrook The road name looks modern, and a look at the 1:2500 map on 1893 shows only a track. The 1910 edition shows the road, without a name, only as far as the newly built school. Calderbrook Terrace also appears on that map.
The junction of Barnes Meadows with Todmorden Road, Calderbrook
The road name looks modern, and a look at the 1:2500 map on 1893 shows only a track. The 1910 edition shows the road, without a name, only as far as the newly built school. Calderbrook Terrace also appears on that map.
Church of England primary School. Calderbrook. Littleborough This first appears on the 1910 edition of the 1:2500 map.
Church of England primary School. Calderbrook. Littleborough
This first appears on the 1910 edition of the 1:2500 map.
Todmorden Road (A6033) Summit, Littleborough
Todmorden Road (A6033) Summit, Littleborough
The Summit Inn, Summit, Littleborough
The Summit Inn, Summit, Littleborough
Recreation Ground, Calderbrook
Recreation Ground, Calderbrook
Railway tunnel portal, Summit, Littleborough The 'sugar loaf' hill over the tunnel must surely be a spoil heap.
Railway tunnel portal, Summit, Littleborough
The 'sugar loaf' hill over the tunnel must surely be a spoil heap.
Rochdale Canal,Lock 44 This is Sladen Lock between Littleborough and Summit. Two narrow boats sharing the water as they climb the flight of locks towards the summit pound.
Rochdale Canal,Lock 44
This is Sladen Lock between Littleborough and Summit. Two narrow boats sharing the water as they climb the flight of locks towards the summit pound.
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Clough is located at Grid Ref: SD9317 (Lat: 53.653499, Lng: -2.102095)

Unitary Authority: Rochdale

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.653499,-2.102095
Clough
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