Haslingden Grane is a glaciated valley in the north east of the West Pennine Moors.
It contains three reservoirs: (west to east) Calf Hey Reservoir, Ogden Reservoir and Holden Wood Reservoir. Prior to the construction of the reservoirs in the 19th century the settlement of Haslingden Grane had a population of 1,300 and was the centre of an illegal whisky distilling industry. The remains of some buildings can still be seen. Much quarrying has taken place in the past and continues at Jamestone Quarry. The valley is overlooked to the north by Oswaldtwistle Moor and to the south by Musbury Heights. The attractive moorland scenery makes it a popular place for walking especially through the well known Fairy Glen beauty spot, there is an information centre, parking and cafe at Clough Head.
Bet it is a place of beauty but those photos make it look more like Heathcliff type of country - wild and unforgiving. Those photos would make fab prints and especially with inspirational texts x
ReplyDeleteThe photos just didn't look particularly exciting in colour. I agree, very Heathcliffy!
ReplyDeleteThese have a very strong feeling of desolation and endurance.
ReplyDeleteJoanne - you really have a great way with words!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. I can feel the wildness seeping into me from these photos. You've captured the very emotion of the place perfectly.
ReplyDeleteJason.
Thanks Jason - high praise indeed from a professional of your calibre! Dead chuffed!!!
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