Improvements to local beauty spot

A fantastic walk in the countryside, with views overlooking Accrington has been made even easier now with improvements carried out to the paths in the south of Peel Park. Over 1700 linear metres of refurbished paths link up with improved paths to the summit of the Coppice, which were completed in 2009, allowing more people to enjoy the countryside and stunning elevated views from the edge of east of Accrington.

As part of this work, funded by the Forestry Commission and Lancashire Environmental Fund, path improvements have also been completed in the grounds of which once stood Arden Hall. The site of the old hall became the location of a recent archaeological dig and you can see the findings on the Council’s website at www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk.

Deputy Leader, Cllr Clare Pritchard, who is Chair of Friends of Arden Hall and the Coppice said; “The new paths through the woodland at Arden Hall have massively improved this area and make it so easy for people to enjoy a leisurely walk and enjoy the wonderful countryside. We’re looking forward to seeing similar work carried out later this year, following years of investment from different agencies and now making this well-loved local beauty spot more accessible for everyone to enjoy.”

Wildflowers have been sown on any disturbed ground left by the works, by volunteers lead by Prospects Foundation and funded by the Green Partnership Awards.

Similar path improvements will be carried out later this year and early 2014 to complete the path network at Peel Park and woodland improvement work is also planned to improve the area for local wildlife.