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Higher Mill, Helmshore

1 ha

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifePicnicBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.69015, -2.33766

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Canada Goose, Carrion Crow +72 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wren, Canada Goose, Carrion Crow +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Common Sorrel, Common Nettle +17 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hawthorn, Creeping Thistle +125 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hawthorn, Creeping Thistle +125 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 65 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Warpers Trail - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Mary Towneley LoopWalking route

Forms part of Pennine Bridleway National Trail

Named routeRegional walking route
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Rossendale WayWalking route

A high-level route around Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Whitworth in the Rossendale Valley, crossing the open moors and farmland of the South Pennines which roughly follows the Rossendale Borough boundary.

Named routeRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 13Walking route18 km

GM Ringway Stage 13 - Bury to Bromley Cross

Named routeLength 18 kmRegional walking route
Mercer Crescentpublic footpath · 40 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 40 mPath type: residential
Park Roadpublic footpath · 237 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 237 mPath type: service
Musbury Roadpublic footpath · 283 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 283 mPath type: service
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Cycling

46 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Blackburn Rd/Manchester Rd ACLCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Britannia GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route510 m
Named routeRef 6Length 510 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route343 m
Named routeRef 6Length 343 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Mill pond, Higher Mill, Helmshore

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Mill pond, Higher Mill, Helmshore

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Whittaker ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Whitaker ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Memorial GroundsUrban park800 m→🌱Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole)Urban park900 m→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Greenfield Memorial GardensUrban park1.6 km→

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