Clough Foot

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Clough Foot

Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road The even skyline watershed extends to Freeholds Top in this view
Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Clough Foot is a small village located in the Rossendale district of Lancashire, England. Situated on the slopes of the South Pennines, this picturesque rural settlement boasts a population of around 400 residents. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Clough Foot offers a peaceful and idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas.

The village is characterized by its traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, which add to its quintessentially English charm. Clough Foot is renowned for its scenic countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams that provide a haven for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. The village is also home to several well-preserved historic buildings, including the Clough Foot Methodist Church, which dates back to the early 19th century.

Despite its small size, Clough Foot has a strong sense of community, with various local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village pub, The Clough Foot Inn, serves as a social hub, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.

The surrounding area offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The nearby Mary Towneley Loop, a popular long-distance trail, attracts outdoor enthusiasts from far and wide. Additionally, the village is within easy reach of larger towns and cities, with Rochdale and Burnley both a short drive away.

In conclusion, Clough Foot is a charming and tranquil village nestled in the heart of Lancashire's beautiful countryside. With its stunning natural surroundings, rich history, and strong sense of community, it is a hidden gem for those seeking a peaceful retreat in a picturesque English setting.

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Clough Foot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.710537/-2.139201 or Grid Reference SD9023. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road The even skyline watershed extends to Freeholds Top in this view
Astronomy Centre off Bacup Road
The even skyline watershed extends to Freeholds Top in this view
Wind Turbine on Todmorden Moor Viewed from Flower Scar Road
Wind Turbine on Todmorden Moor
Viewed from Flower Scar Road
Tramway course to Tower Clough Mine The former tramway track bed linking Tower Clough mine with Flower Scar Road
Tramway course to Tower Clough Mine
The former tramway track bed linking Tower Clough mine with Flower Scar Road
Former Tower Clough Mine The drift mine entrance is beyond the concrete slab which is believed to have housed ancillary equipment for the mine operation. There is an information board mounted on a rock giving a useful history
Former Tower Clough Mine
The drift mine entrance is beyond the concrete slab which is believed to have housed ancillary equipment for the mine operation. There is an information board mounted on a rock giving a useful history
Limers Gate and Wind Farm access road The junction of the gated new access road to Reaps Moss Wind Farm and the older Limers Gate. The latter has its own gate further from the junction
Limers Gate and Wind Farm access road
The junction of the gated new access road to Reaps Moss Wind Farm and the older Limers Gate. The latter has its own gate further from the junction
Reaps Moss Wind Farm access road The Rossendale Way crosses the access road at the camera position and continues north against the broken-down wall. The Rossendale Way crosses very rough unmarked ground and the access road is a far easy alternative, apart from the locked gate at its junction with Limers Gate
Reaps Moss Wind Farm access road
The Rossendale Way crosses the access road at the camera position and continues north against the broken-down wall. The Rossendale Way crosses very rough unmarked ground and the access road is a far easy alternative, apart from the locked gate at its junction with Limers Gate
Plantation on Carr and Craggs Moor
Plantation on Carr and Craggs Moor
Track across Carr and Craggs Moor Heading towards the long abandoned workings of Tower Clough Coal Mine, one of a few that dot the windswept landscape, hereabouts.
An earlier contributor stated that this is an abandoned tramway trackbed.
Track across Carr and Craggs Moor
Heading towards the long abandoned workings of Tower Clough Coal Mine, one of a few that dot the windswept landscape, hereabouts. An earlier contributor stated that this is an abandoned tramway trackbed.
Footpath on Todmorden Moor Public footpath heading north east off Flower Scar Road
Footpath on Todmorden Moor
Public footpath heading north east off Flower Scar Road
Limers Gate approaching the A681 at Clough Head This section of the ancient Limers Gate is adopted by the Rossendale long distance footpath.  The track itself predates Medieval times, running between Rochdale and Clitheroe - much of it on lonely moorland
Limers Gate approaching the A681 at Clough Head
This section of the ancient Limers Gate is adopted by the Rossendale long distance footpath. The track itself predates Medieval times, running between Rochdale and Clitheroe - much of it on lonely moorland
Limers Gate In rather muddy and churned up state.
This is a section of an ancient track that once ran between Rochdale and Clitheroe, and is believed to pre-date medieval times.
Limers Gate
In rather muddy and churned up state. This is a section of an ancient track that once ran between Rochdale and Clitheroe, and is believed to pre-date medieval times.
Rossendale Way approaching the A681 at Clough Head A 41 mile circular high level route that roughly follows the boundary of Rossendale Borough.
Yellow indicators stamped with an "RW" logo in green leads the walker around the environs of Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Whitworth.
Rossendale Way approaching the A681 at Clough Head
A 41 mile circular high level route that roughly follows the boundary of Rossendale Borough. Yellow indicators stamped with an "RW" logo in green leads the walker around the environs of Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Whitworth.
Maintenance Work on Limers Gate Probably the reason why Limers Gate has been rendered a churned up morass.  This is part of an ancient route that once ran between Rochdale and Clitheroe.
Maintenance Work on Limers Gate
Probably the reason why Limers Gate has been rendered a churned up morass. This is part of an ancient route that once ran between Rochdale and Clitheroe.
On Limers Gate Part of an ancient route that ran between Clitheroe and Rochdale, believed to pre-date medieval times
On Limers Gate
Part of an ancient route that ran between Clitheroe and Rochdale, believed to pre-date medieval times
Public Footpath descending Counting Hill towards Gorpley Well defined footpath descending off Limers Gate towards Gorpley Reservoir
Public Footpath descending Counting Hill towards Gorpley
Well defined footpath descending off Limers Gate towards Gorpley Reservoir
The Astronomy Centre, Bacup Road, Todmorden <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.astronomycentre.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.astronomycentre.org.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Astronomy Centre, Bacup Road, Todmorden
New plantation opposite the observatory, Bacup Road
New plantation opposite the observatory, Bacup Road
Bacup Road at the observatory
Bacup Road at the observatory
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Clough Foot is located at Grid Ref: SD9023 (Lat: 53.710537, Lng: -2.139201)

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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