Hest Bank is a Village in the county of Lancashire.
Hest Bank is a picturesque village located in Lancashire, nestled along the shores of Morecambe Bay. Known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere, it is a place where the natural landscape seamlessly blends with a rich history. The village offers stunning views across the bay, particularly during sunset when the sky is painted with vibrant hues, reflecting off the water and creating a truly serene scene. Hest Bank’s coastal position also makes it a popular spot for birdwatchers, with numerous species frequenting the area, particularly during migratory seasons.
Historically, Hest Bank was a significant point along the ancient cross-bay route to the Lake District, a path that has been used for centuries. Today, while the traditional way of life has evolved, remnants of the past remain, giving visitors a sense of its heritage. The Lancaster Canal runs through the village, providing opportunities for peaceful walks along its towpaths, with charming narrowboats occasionally passing by. This adds to the area’s appeal for those seeking a leisurely pace of life away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns.
The village itself is small yet welcoming, with a strong sense of community. There are a few local amenities, including cosy pubs and small shops, catering to both residents and visitors alike. Its proximity to larger towns such as Lancaster means that Hest Bank enjoys the best of both worlds – rural charm and easy access to urban conveniences. It’s a delightful retreat for those looking to explore the natural beauty of Lancashire, while also appreciating the village’s quiet charm.
Hest Bank postcode: LA2 6HZ
There are great places to visit near Hest Bank including some great towns, villages, hills, hiking areas, bluebell woods, woodlands, rivers and streams, country parks, parks, canals, lakes, beaches, sssis, cities, old mines, ruins, historic monuments, ancient sites, historic buildings, roman sites, museums, nature reserves, waterfalls, caves, limestone pavements, geological features, gardens, attractions, shopping centres, castles, round cairns and historic sites.
Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool are some of Hest Bank best towns to visit near Hest Bank.
The area around Hest Bank features a number of interesting villages including Ribchester, Belmont, Chipping, Whalley, Abbey Village, Caton with Littledale, and Roach Bridge.
Warton Crag, Beacon Fell, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Parlick, and Pendle Hill are great places to visit near Hest Bank if you like hills.
The area around Hest Bank boasts some of the best hiking areas including Warton Crag, Beacon Fell, West Pennine Moors, Anglezarke, White Coppice, Duxbury Woods, and Black Coppice.
There are a several good bluebell woods in the Hest Bank area like Warton Crag, Roddlesworth Woods, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, and High Bullough Wood.
Hest Bank's best nearby woodlands can be found at Warton Crag, Roddlesworth Woods, Sunnyhurst Wood, Duxbury Woods, Longworth Clough, The Hall Wood, and Hill Top Wood.
Don't miss Ease Gill, River Yarrow, River Roddlesworth, River Darwen at Hoghton Bottoms, River Hodder at Stonyhurst, River Ribble at Stonyhurst, and River Ribble at West Bradford's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Hest Bank.
Hest Bank has some unmissable country parks nearby like Cuerden Valley Country Park, Beacon Fell, Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Witton Country Park, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
The area around Hest Bank features a number of interesting parks including Cuerden Valley Country Park, Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Worden Park, Ball Grove Park, and Astley Park.
Hest Bank has some unmissable canals nearby like Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch.
The area around Hest Bank boasts some of the best lakes including Abbeystead Reservoir, The Blue Lagoon, Lower Ogden Reservoir, Upper Ogden Reservoir, Black Moss Reservoirs, Dean Clough Reservoir, and Parsonage Reservoir.
Beaches to visit near Hest Bank include Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
There are a number of sssis near Hest Bank including West Pennine Moors, and Warton Crag S.S.S.I.
Hest Bank's best nearby cities can be found at Preston, and Lancaster.
The area around Hest Bank features a number of interesting old mines including Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), Sykes Mine, Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, and White Coppice Lead Mine.
Don't miss Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Harrock Old Windmill, Ribchester Roman Bath House, Belmont Paper Mills (Derelict), Scout Crag Lime Kiln, and Whalley Abbey's ruins if visiting the area around Hest Bank.
Hest Bank has some unmissable historic monuments nearby like Jubilee Tower, Cromwell's Bridge, and Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse.
Ancient Sites to visit near Hest Bank include The Quernmore Burial, Dog Holes Cave, Warton Crag Multivallate Hillfort, The Great Stone of Fourstones, Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Standing Stones Hill, and Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn.
Astley Hall, Belmont Paper Mills (Derelict), Hoghton Tower, Stonyhurst College, St Peter's Church Heysham, St Patrick's Chapel Heysham (ruin), and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston are great places to visit near Hest Bank if you like historic buildings.
The area around Hest Bank features a number of interesting roman sites including Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
The area around Hest Bank boasts some of the best museums including Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
Hest Bank has some unmissable nature reserves nearby like Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, Top Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
High Shores Waterfall, Cow Dub Waterfall, Abbeystead Weir, Roach Bridge Weir, Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir Outflow Waterfall, River Roddlesworth Upper Waterfall, and Mill Lane House Waterfall are some of Hest Bank best waterfalls to visit near Hest Bank.
Caves to visit near Hest Bank include Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
The area close to Hest Bank boasts some of the best limestone pavements including Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, The Great Stone of Fourstones, Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, and Sykes Mine are great places to visit near Hest Bank if you like geological features.
Hest Bank's best nearby gardens can be found at Hoghton Tower, The Evaders' Garden, and Astley Walled Garden.
Madame Tussauds Blackpool, The Big One, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach are great places to visit near Hest Bank if you like attractions.
Hest Bank is near some unmissable shopping centres like The Concourse Shopping Centre,
The area close to Hest Bank boasts some of the best castles including Clitheroe Castle.
Places near Hest Bank feature a number of interesting round cairns including Jepsons Gate Cairn.
The area around Hest Bank's best historic sites can be found at Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
Hest Bank History
There are some historic monuments around Hest Bank:
