Haslingden Grane is a glaciated valley lying to the west of
Haslingden and in the north east of the West Pennine Moors. It is
easily accessible via the B6232 Grane Road which links to the M65
motorway and the A56. It contains three reservoirs: (west to east)
Calf Hey Reservoir, Ogden Reservoir and Holden Wood Reservoir.
Prior to the construction of the reservoirs in the 19th century
the settlement of Haslingden Grane had a population of 1,300 and
was the centre of an illegal whisky distilling industry. The
remains of some buildings can still be seen. Much quarrying has
taken place in the past and continues at Jamestone Quarry.
The valley is overlooked to the north by Oswaldtwistle Moor and
to the south by Musbury Heights. The attractive moorland scenery
makes it a popular place for walking especially through the well
known Fairy Glen beauty spot, there is an information centre,
parking and cafe at Clough Head.