Yarrow Valley Country Park is a
country park
A country park is a natural area designated for people to visit and enjoy recreation in a countryside environment.
United Kingdom
History
In the United Kingdom, the term ''country park'' has a special meaning. There are around 250 recognised coun ...
managed by
Chorley Borough Council
Chorley is a town and the administrative centre of the wider Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England, north of Wigan, south west of Blackburn, north west of Bolton, south of Preston and north west of Manchester. The town's wealth came pr ...
in
Lancashire
Lancashire ( , ; abbreviated Lancs) is the name of a historic county, ceremonial county, and non-metropolitan county in North West England. The boundaries of these three areas differ significantly.
The non-metropolitan county of Lancashi ...
, England. It follows the
River Yarrow for about . It contains much woodland and includes nature reserves, the best known being Birkacre and
Duxbury Woods
Duxbury Woods is an area of woodland and parkland situated in Chorley, Lancashire, at the foot of the West Pennine Moors. The area originally existed as a township with the council meeting at the Yarrow Bridge pub; this was absorbed into Chorl ...
. Parts of the park are reclaimed collieries and other old industrial sites.
A visitors' centre is on site, with regular conservation events.
Angling
Angling is a fishing technique that uses a fish hook or "angle" (from Old English ''angol'') attached to a fishing line to tether individual fish in the mouth. The fishing line is usually manipulated via a fishing rod, although rodless techniqu ...
is permitted on the two lodges.
The park provides recreation for the nearby town of
Chorley
Chorley is a town and the administrative centre of the wider Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England, north of Wigan, south west of Blackburn, north west of Bolton, south of Preston and north west of Manchester. The town's wealth came pr ...
and its surrounding villages. The Council notes that access points have been improved in recent years.
[Chorley Borough Council]
Yarrow Valley Country Park
accessed 27 July 2023
References
External links
BBC Photo GalleryChorley Borough Council page
Parks and commons in Chorley
Country parks in Lancashire
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