Snow 5th January 2010

Photo 1: A white Christmas, during the evening 2004.
Photo 2 An Autumn afternoon from the garden,in 2005 :



Hoddlesden is on a hillside ranging from 700- 800 ft above sea level with the
surrounding hills up to 1300 ft, so a white Christmas is quite likely.
Hoddlesden Reservoir ( The Lodge) contains Carp, Tench and Pike-
( enquiries tel 01254 706713).
There is a small fish and chip café , a post office and shop in the village.
Hoddlesden village is in an area of old mill towns and villages, some mills now restored as museums of a bygone age .


The Red Lion. Blacksnape. Views of Darwen & Winter hill
The Brittania Inn. With good value food and nice views.
The strawberry duck. Pub, meals B&B, nice walks,next to Entwistle station
Lancashire Towns and Villages . A summary of places to visit in Lancashire
Last drop village . Recreation of an old fashioned Lancashire village.
Sunnyhurst woods. 85 Acre wooded valley at Darwen. Walks up Beacon hill
Oswaldtwistle mill. Voted the best market mill shop-2006.
Lancashire Museums. Local history spots, including old mills.
Blackburn Ice Skating Arena. 0nly three miles from Hoddlesden.
Rossendale Dry Ski slope Lancashires all year local Ski facility.
Rivington Barn Nearby beauty spot with tea rooms and gift shop
Winter hill The highest point around for stunning views
Boundary Mills Colne,Lancashire.Britains largest quality mill store.
West Pennine moors .Official guides
West Pennines. Heritage,wildlife,map
East Lancashire Railway Old steam enginees running from Bury
Waves water fun centre,Blackburn swimming pool with waves and chutes
Blackburn Rovers football. The ground is only 4 miles away
Settle-Carlise Railway Englands most scenic rail journey
Houghton Towers Ancient fortified Manor house
Turton Tower manor house
Salmsbury Hall Local tudor Hall.
Brocklehead caravan and camping, Nr Hoddlesden



The paddling pool at Sunnyhurst
woods, with the visitor centre nearby (nice ice cream). Many walks over a wide area of natural parkland. Dont forget to visit Darwen tower , and perhaps finish at the nearby Sunnyhust pub,Tockholes rd (dogs are allowed). Try one of the Tower walks on a sunny day you wont be disapointed. See some of the stunning views. On a clear day the North Wales mountains can be seen.







A view of Belthorn from Johnson new rd, and the village centre