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Village
Wycoller is a picturesque hamlet famous for its the ruins of Wycoller Hall where Charlotte Brontë set part of Jane Eyre. Here you can walk over the historic "Clam Bridge" that dates back to the Iron Age.
Canal / Waterway / Marina
Foulridge, Colne
Foulridge Canal cruises has been operating under the present ownership for 23 years on the tranquil countryside section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Foulridge Canal Wharf, 2 miles from the end of the M65 motorway in Colne.
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Burnley
Fine art gallery displaying some of the finest, most collectible artists & printmakers in the NorthWest. Also available is a large selection of frame moulding, hand made original ceramics, glassware, turned wooden pieces & signed Ltd edition prints.
Village
Burnley
The picturesque hamlet of Briercliffe is situated approximately 3 miles north of Burnley with views over Thursden Valley. This stone built community was once a centre for the cotton industry and contains many interesting and historic buildings dating
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Burnley
Dating from 1912 Ightenhill Park is split in three bisected by Ightenhill Park Lane and Ighten Road. The park has recently updated tennis and ball courts and a bowling green that is well used by enthusiasts whenever the weather allows.
Historic House
Wycoller
The hall was built by the Hartley family at the end of the 16th century and subsequently extended in the 18th by Squire Henry Owen Cunliffe, in order to attract a wealthy wife. Charlotte Brontë is thought to have frequently visited Wycoller village.
Village
Burnley
Lying approximately three miles east of the town centre, this historic village with its close association with the Thursby family, great benefactors of the Burnley area.
Walking Route
Burnley
A varied and overall pleasant journey through East Lancashire's heartland, immerse yourself in the history, heritage and wholly diverse wildlife on any one of the six routes that make up The Burnley Way.
Countryside
Nelson
Barrowford is a linear village situated to the north of Nelson on the A682. It has 17th and 18th century farmhouses and handloom weavers' cottages alongside the later 19th and 20th century mills.
Shop/Shopping Centre
Pendle
Come to Pendle and visit their fantastic indoor and outdoor markets!
Waymarked Trail
Burnley
Wayside Arts Trail has given a new look to the East Lancashire Regional Park, resulting in a new family walk from Towneley Park up to Crown Point.
Countryside
Burnley
This unspoilt village is situated in the beautiful Cliviger Gorge three miles south east of Burnley on the A646. The church is of particular interest; built by Thomas Dunham Whitaker in 1794 it is the burial place of several notable Burnley people.
Town
The town was originally two villages, Little Marsden and Great Marsden. However, the advent of the railways in the late 19th century resulted in the new town of Nelson being given its Town Charter by Queen Victoria.
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Burnley
Towneley Park is the largest and most popular park in Burnley. It has a long history as a private estate, with much of it's current landscape the result of work carried out in the late eighteenth century by Charles Towneley.
Market Town
Colne is an ancient market town steeped in history (parts of the parish church date back to the 11th century). Birthplace of Wallace Hartley (band master on the Titanic) and home of The Great British R&B Festival.
Golf Course
Colne
Lies in beautiful surroundings nestling between the Yorkshire Dales and the Ribble Valley, with Pendle Hill on one side and the Wuthering Heights moors on the other.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Colne
In a valley largely devoted to sheep and cattle rearing, Wycoller Country Park has a good network of footpaths for walkers. The hamlet of Wycoller includes historic Wycoller Hall.
Church/Chapel
Burnley
Dating from 1122, this beautiful Parish Church is known for the sound of its bells, considered to be amongst the best in the country; it houses a small heritage centre which gives a fascinating insight into the history of Burnley.
Walking Route
The Pendle Way is a 45 mile circular walk split into eight distinct sections. These sections have treats galore awaiting for those doing the route, including famous "lairs" of the Pendle Witches in Newchurch!
Museum
Colne
Colne Heritage Centre features items of historical interest associated with the ancient market town of Colne.