This is a spectacular section of the River Darwen, where a picturesque sandstone gorge leads to a tumbling weir and the 108-foot (33 m) high Hoghton Bottoms Viaduct towers above. Great photo opportunities abound, as both the weir and the viaduct are undoubtedly spectacular. Bear in mind that trails around here can be very boggy following rainfall and in the winter months, so I'd highly recommend sturdy hiking boots.

George

February 27, 2021

great photo opportunity!

John

May 31, 2020

Hoghton Bottoms Weir is one of many barriers on the River Darwen. It is also the barrier who’s alteration will bring the single greatest increase in habitat connectivity in the project, and largest barrier to be addresses through Ribble Life Together.

The weir sits at the top of a picturesque sandstone gorge- the only feature of its type in the Ribble Catchment- and it is crossed by the Hoghton Tower Viaduct. The weir is a famous local landmark and is easily accessible thanks to a public footpath running alongside the river. This structure is also an important piece of local history, and once provided water to Higher Mill and Livesey’s Cotton Factory. The mill leat is still visible in it’s entirity, from the weir to the
viaduct over the river.

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Location: Hoghton, Chorley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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