Drawings along the Road to Edgeworth Winter 2010. n0s 6,2,5 West Pennine Moors. Rob Miller
Rob Miller. Drawing:- The road to Edgworth nos 6, 2 and 5. Ink & Charcoal on paper
Some notes on the area.
I’ve always found this a great place to drive through in either direction and better still a fascinating place for walks and explorations.
Information courtesy of Turton Local History Society. Large areas of the West Pennine Moors are designated ‘Open Access’ see Ordnance Survey map explorer series No. 287 Explore 90 square miles of unspoilt moorlands, numerous reservoirs and beautiful woodlands Discover hidden valleys and explore some of the many historic villages. Enjoy getting close to nature – see curlews, peregrines and brown hares. Wander the long distance walk, the Witton Weavers Way – the full 32 miles or one of four shorter circular walks.
White Horse Broadhead Road.
This Inn and all the adjacent buildings date from the Enclosure Act of Edgworth Moor in 1795 when the ‘new’ roads of Broadhead and Bolton Road were laid out to straddle the ‘ancient highway’. This crossing formed the new village centre and still houses the Inn, Post Office, Craft Shop, Grocers, Butchers and Pharmacy. Holdens ice cream is second to none! The village Medical Centre shares a car park with the White Horse. Turning right past the Edgworth Cricket Club ground we return to the Barlow Institute.
West Pennine Walks by: Mike Cresswell.
This is the book for all those who love Lancashire, and for those yet to discover its hidden charms. There's superb walking in this compact area nestling in the south-east of the county; rushing streams, narrow valleys, stone-built villages and welcoming small towns; and all so accessible by car and public transport. The 30 routes, all of which are circular, are between 2.5 and 13.5 miles. They can be split and linked, giving up to 100 walks to cater for all tastes and abilities. The first edition appeared in 1988; Mike has now re-walked every route, taking account of changes in the man-made landscape ranging from new gates and stiles to an entire new motorway.
Useful contacts:
Blackburn Visitor Centre (general information) 01254 53277; email: countryside@blackburn.gov.uk or visit www.blackburn.gov.uk
Countryside Services (information and events) 01254 691239, email countryside@blackburn.gov.uk or visit www.blackburn.gov.uk
Great House information centre (West Pennine Moors information) 01204 691549
L.C.C. Countryside Service 01772 534709
http://www.westpenninemoors.com/
The Country Code
Be safe – plan ahead & follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants & animals & take your litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
Some notes on the area.
I’ve always found this a great place to drive through in either direction and better still a fascinating place for walks and explorations.
Information courtesy of Turton Local History Society. Large areas of the West Pennine Moors are designated ‘Open Access’ see Ordnance Survey map explorer series No. 287 Explore 90 square miles of unspoilt moorlands, numerous reservoirs and beautiful woodlands Discover hidden valleys and explore some of the many historic villages. Enjoy getting close to nature – see curlews, peregrines and brown hares. Wander the long distance walk, the Witton Weavers Way – the full 32 miles or one of four shorter circular walks.
White Horse Broadhead Road.
This Inn and all the adjacent buildings date from the Enclosure Act of Edgworth Moor in 1795 when the ‘new’ roads of Broadhead and Bolton Road were laid out to straddle the ‘ancient highway’. This crossing formed the new village centre and still houses the Inn, Post Office, Craft Shop, Grocers, Butchers and Pharmacy. Holdens ice cream is second to none! The village Medical Centre shares a car park with the White Horse. Turning right past the Edgworth Cricket Club ground we return to the Barlow Institute.
West Pennine Walks by: Mike Cresswell.
This is the book for all those who love Lancashire, and for those yet to discover its hidden charms. There's superb walking in this compact area nestling in the south-east of the county; rushing streams, narrow valleys, stone-built villages and welcoming small towns; and all so accessible by car and public transport. The 30 routes, all of which are circular, are between 2.5 and 13.5 miles. They can be split and linked, giving up to 100 walks to cater for all tastes and abilities. The first edition appeared in 1988; Mike has now re-walked every route, taking account of changes in the man-made landscape ranging from new gates and stiles to an entire new motorway.
Useful contacts:
Blackburn Visitor Centre (general information) 01254 53277; email: countryside@blackburn.gov.uk or visit www.blackburn.gov.uk
Countryside Services (information and events) 01254 691239, email countryside@blackburn.gov.uk or visit www.blackburn.gov.uk
Great House information centre (West Pennine Moors information) 01204 691549
L.C.C. Countryside Service 01772 534709
http://www.westpenninemoors.com/
The Country Code
Be safe – plan ahead & follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants & animals & take your litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
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