Woodnook Vale Local Nature Reserve
Woodnook Water valley, from Platts Lodge (off Ormerod Street), Accrington, to Baxenden, BB5 0PF · Blackburn & Burnley
Almost 50 hectares of woodland, heathland and wetland running along the steep-sided valley of Woodnook Water between Accrington and Baxenden, threaded with industrial heritage from old mills, mill lodges and the former Accrington-to-Manchester railway. The old railway line is now a 2.8km multi-user trackway that's ideal for family walks and rides, and sixteen different habitats mean plenty of wildlife spotting. Look out for the community-carved bench and wildlife totem pole at the improved entrances.
Spark Hub tip: Main entrances are at Perth Street, Miller Fold Avenue and Royds Street - the flat former-railway trackway is the easiest route with young children.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Address
- Woodnook Water valley, from Platts Lodge (off Ormerod Street), Accrington, to Baxenden, BB5 0PF
- Price
- Check their website before you set off
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Facilities
- 2.8km multi-user trackway on former railway line · Carved wooden bench and totem pole sculpture at entrances · Improved entrances at Perth Street, Miller Fold Avenue and Royds Street
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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