Healey Nab facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Healey Nab |
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| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
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 Healey Nab
Location in Lancashire
Healey Nab
Location in the Borough of Chorley
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| Location | Lancashire, England |
| Parent range | West Pennine Moors |
| OS grid | SD607179 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 109 |
Healey Nab, also known as "The Nab," is a beautiful countryside area in Lancashire, England. It's located just east of Chorley, nestled between the M61 and the wild West Pennine Moors. This special place has rolling hills, open moorland, peaceful woodlands, and even small ponds and streams. It's a great spot for outdoor adventures!
The Meaning Behind the Name
Have you ever wondered where "Healey Nab" got its name? The first part, "Healey," comes from old English words. Heagh meant "high," and ley meant "woodland." So, "Healey" suggests a high woodland area.
The word "Nab" is also very old. It comes from the Middle English word nabb, which means a "headland" or a "point of land." So, "Healey Nab" basically means a high, wooded point of land.
Exploring Healey Nab
Healey Nab is a very popular place for people who love to walk and explore. There are many paths and trails that criss-cross the area, making it easy to discover all its hidden corners.
Lakes and History
You'll find two small lakes at Healey Nab: Bottom Lodge and Top Lodge. Top Lodge is a private lake used for fishing. These lakes used to be connected to an old factory called Lower Healey Bleach Works. This factory was part of Chorley's cotton industry long ago. Today, parts of the old factory have been turned into a small business area.
Views from the Top
The highest point at Healey Nab is called Grey Heights. It stands at 682 feet (208 meters) high. Near the top, there's an old, unused quarry known as Devil's Rock.
From Grey Heights, you can see amazing views! On a clear day, you can look out over Chorley and even see the skyline of Preston. You might even spot the Fiddlers Ferry power station in Merseyside, the famous Jodrell Bank Telescope, and the tall, dark shape of Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. You can even see the Irish Sea in the distance!
For people in Chorley, "The Nab" is a very important landmark. It's the first big hill you reach as you leave the busy town and head towards the wide-open moorland of the West Pennine Moors.
