Lancashire

The Lancashire countryside is not as celebrated as its neighbouring counties of Cumbria and Yorkshire, however it contains two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the upland moors of the Forest of Bowland and the coastal area of Silverdale and Arnside.  Also of note is the Fylde coast and Ribble estuary which have numerous wildfowl locations.  Lancashire is our home county, so we will aim to feature many of the beautiful locations within this varied county.  Posts on photo locations in Lancashire can be selected from the list below, or found on the map.


Lancashire Location Posts

Abbeystead

Abbeystead

Abbeystead is a small village in the Forest of Bowland.  The main photographic interest is Abbeystead weir, an impressive horseshoe ...

Anglezarke Reservoir

Anglezarke Reservoir is one of a series of reservoirs close to Chorley on the east side of the M6.  Most ...

Black Moss Reservoir

Black Moss Reservoir is located at the foot of Pendle Hill, close to the village of Barley.  This area is ...

Cleveleys Promenade

The promenade at Cleveleys north of Blackpool was upgraded around 2010 with a modern concrete stepped design. As part of ...
Fleetwood Wrecks  - The Clarain FD119

Fleetwood Wrecks

The Fleetwood Wrecks are a group of old fishing boats abandoned on Fleetwood marshes, next to the River Wyre, which ...

Gresgarth Hall Gardens

Gresgarth Hall Gardens have been developed by Arabella Lennox Boyd - an internationally renowned garden designer of Italian origins - ...
Longton Brickcroft

Longton Brickcroft

Longton Brickcroft is a small nature reserve situated in the village of Longton, between Preston and Southport.  The reserve, which ...
Lytham Green Drive

Lytham Green Drive & Witch Wood

Lytham is well known for its windmill and the open space of Lytham Green adjacent to the Ribble Estuary.  Less ...
Mere Sands Wood

Mere Sands Wood

Mere Sands Wood is a small nature reserve set around several lakes, which is operated by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.  ...
Plover Scar Sunset

Plover Scar Lighthouse

Plover Scar Lighthouse stands at the point where the River Lune enters Morecambe Bay and marks the edge of the ...

Preston England Temple

The Preston England Temple is a Mormon temple located in Chorley, Lancashire.  It was completed and dedicated in 1998 and ...

Rossall Point

Rossall Point lies is the northernmost point of the Fylde Coast, located in the town of Fleetwood and looking out ...
Spring Wood

Spring Wood

Spring Wood is a small woodland area just outside Whalley in Lancashire.  As the name suggests, it is best visited ...

The Haslingden Halo

The Haslingden Halo is one of a series of 'Panopticons', sculptures placed in prominent locations in the West Penine moors ...
The Singing Ringing Tree

The Singing Ringing Tree

The Singing Ringing Tree is a sculpture located above the town of Burnley.  It is one of a series of ...
Tigers Clough

Tiger’s Clough

Tiger’s Clough is a small waterfall on the lower slopes of Rivington Pike.  It can be reached by a short ...
Williamson Park

Williamson Park

Williamson Park in Lancaster is a 54 acre public park featuring woodland walks with views towards the Lake District from ...

Lancashire Locations Map