Wycoller Beck facts for kids

Wycoller Beck flowing past Wycoller Hall

Wycoller Beck is a small river, also known as a stream, located in Lancashire, England. It flows through a beautiful area called Wycoller Country Park and the charming village of Wycoller. This waterway is part of the Pendle region.

Wycoller Beck is about 3.76 miles (6.05 km) long. The area of land where all its water collects, known as its catchment area, covers about 4.04 square miles (10.46 km²).

Journey of Wycoller Beck

Wycoller Beck begins its journey in the countryside. It winds its way through the scenic Wycoller Country Park. Eventually, this small river meets another river.

Where Wycoller Beck Ends

The Wycoller Beck joins the River Laneshaw. This meeting point is near a place called Covey Bridge, close to the village of Laneshaw Bridge. When these two rivers meet, they form a new, larger river known as Colne Water.

Historic Bridges of Wycoller Beck

Many bridges cross over Wycoller Beck. There are seven bridges in total that help people get across the water. Some of these bridges are very old and have interesting stories.

The Ancient Pack-Horse Bridge

One of the most important bridges is the Pack-Horse Bridge. It was first built around 800 years ago! Over the centuries, it has been repaired and rebuilt many times. This bridge was used by pack-horses, which were horses that carried goods on their backs.

The Unique Clam Bridge

Another very old bridge is the Clam Bridge. This bridge is more than 1000 years old! It is so old and important that it is officially listed as an Ancient Monument. The Clam Bridge is made of large stone slabs. It was damaged in 1989 and 1990 but was carefully repaired in 1991.