Croston: Bridges, Paths and Village History

Croston combines distinctive bridges, paths through the village and countryside, and interesting insights into the history of the place. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment can plan their stay around whether shared walks, historic buildings, nature observation or an outing with children should be the main focus.

Bridges as Distinctive Landmarks

Town Bridge is a public road bridge. On the western parapet finial, it bears the year 1682. This provides a specific historical detail for anyone who pays attention to buildings and their traces during a tour of the village. Croston Mill Bridge also points to the past: it dates from the late 17th century and was widened in the early to mid-18th century.

Other bridges add to this picture, without all belonging to the same type of construction or period. Great Hanging Bridge is a public road bridge over the new course of the River Douglas. Croston Station Bridge is an intact, carefully constructed overbridge with an elliptical arch. It was designed by Joseph Locke, John Errington and Sturges Meek. Fishery Bridge forms part of the historic route between Rufford, Croston and Bretherton.

Walks Between Village and Countryside

For travel planning with different daily rhythms, Croston offers several clearly distinct walking experiences. The Croston Countryside and Village Walk runs partly through the village and partly through the countryside.

The Eccleston Church to Croston Corn Mill Walk passes Croston Corn Mill and crosses a bridge over the River Yarrow. The Croston's Croft and Bishop's Chester Wood Trail lies behind St Michael and All Angels Church in Croston and includes a Gruffalo statue. This can give the route its own particular appeal, especially for families. The church is located in the Croston Conservation Area and adds another cultural point of reference to the paths and bridges.

Recreation Park and Croston Moor

Those travelling with children can also include the Recreation Park in their considerations for their stay. The existing play equipment was replaced in 2017; the Recreation Park was officially reopened in June 2019.

Another side of Croston can be seen in part of Croston Moor. There is fertile, black peat soil there. Wheat, barley and various types of vegetables are grown on these fields. The view of the agriculturally shaped landscape broadens the picture beyond individual buildings and walking routes.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Croston, you can first decide on your preferred focus: bridges and buildings favour a culture-oriented stay, the two walking routes described are suited to active days, the Recreation Park caters to additional family interests, and Croston Moor offers views of the landscape and agriculture.

For more travel ideas, you can also explore Hest Bank, Bolton by Bowland, Great Harwood, Chorley, Oswaldtwistle, Bacup, Aughton and Sabden.

For the overarching travel overview: Lancashire.