2019

SD6527 : Witton Weavers Way beside the River Darwen

taken 5 years ago, near to Pleasington, Blackburn With Darwen, England

This is 1 of 11 images, with title starting with Witton in this square
Witton Weavers Way beside the River Darwen
Witton Weavers Way beside the River Darwen
The long distance footpath in Witton Country Park
Witton Country Park, Blackburn :: SD6627

Witton Country Park covers 480 acres of countryside approximately 2 miles to the west of Blackburn town centre. About half of the park is mixed woodland and parkland, while the rest is either farmland or rough grassland with open access.

The estate was once owned by the Feilden family, who built and lived in Witton House (1800–1946) and created the park at the same time. From approximately 1900 the house was empty for long periods and during both world wars the house and estate were used by the army. Sadly, Witton House was demolished in 1952, after being sold to Blackburn Corporation in 1946. The Witton Estate, comprising some 485 acres, was included in this sale. Fortunately, the outbuildings of Witton House survived, and the former stables and coach-houses were renovated in the late 1970s.

Witton Weavers Way

A 32 mile circular long distance footpath starting and finishing in Witton Country Park to the west of Blackburn. The route explores weavers cottages, ancient halls, country estates and historic villages.
Within the circuit, there are 4 shorter walks with the unusual titles of Beamers, Reelers, Tacklers and Warpers.


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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Witton Weavers Way [6] · Long Distance Footpath in Witton Country Park [3] ·
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SD6527, 37 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Heaton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 8 September, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 11 September, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 6585 2702 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:44.3063N 2:31.1523W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 6589 2702
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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