Waugh's Well is a natural limestone cave system located in the Scottish Borders, near the town of Innerleithen. The cave system features a series of underground chambers and passageways, with stunning rock formations, stalactites, and stalagmites. Visitors can take a guided tour to explore the caves and learn about their geological history and formation. The caves are also home to ancient fossils and other archaeological finds, adding to their scientific significance.
Beautiful walk over the hills and fields, with the wild life and nothing but the sounds of the birds and the wind turbines. Off the beaten track, not busy at all, mostly concrete and Stone track so not muddy and fairly easy under foot.
03/10/22: been up here quite a few times walking the dog. Free parking on Edenfield Road, close to Owd Betts pub, postcode: OL12 7TY. Walk directly up and around following the footpaths. Can be muddy and wet in Autumn/Winter and bear in mind if you deviate off the path, it is moorland peat and becomes waterlogged. Waugh's Well was built in commemoration to local poet Edwin Waugh (1817 to 1890), who was born in the nearby town of Rochdale. It occupies a spot near Fo Edge Farm, where Waugh spent a number of months writing some of his best work. The well looks out over Scout Moor Reservoir and across towards Holcombe Moor. Edwin Waugh (1817-1890) was an English poet. The son of a shoemaker, Waugh was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, England and, after some schooling, was apprenticed to a printer, Thomas Holden, at the age of 12. While still a young man he worked as a journeyman printer, travelling all over Britain, but eventually returned to his old job in Rochdale. Waugh read eagerly, and in 1847 became assistant secretary to the Lancashire Public School Association and went to work in Manchester. In Manchester he started publishing descriptions of rural rambles, and the reception of his works encouraged him to persevere. By 1860 he was able to become a full-time writer; but in 1881 he was in poor health and was granted a Civil List pension of PS90 p.a. Waugh died at his home in New Brighton, Cheshire, in 1890 and was buried in St. Paul's churchyard on Kersal Moor. Waugh's Well was built in 1866 to commemorate him at Foe Edge Farm, on the moors above Edenfield, Rossendale where he spent much time writing. Foe Edge, was completely demolished by the North West Water Authority in the mid-1970s and no trace remains of the building. There is a monument in Broadfield Park, Rochdale which commemorates Margaret Rebecca Lahee, Oliver Ormerod, John Trafford Clegg and Edwin Waugh. Waugh first attracted attention with sketches of Lancashire life and character in the Manchester Examiner. His first book Sketches of Lancashire Life and Localities was published in 1855 while he was working as a traveller for a Manchester printing firm. He wrote also prose: Factory Folk, Besom Ben Stories, and The Chimney Corner. His Lancashire dialect songs, collected as Poems and Songs (1859), brought him local fame. He has been called "the Lancashire Burns." His most famous poem is "Come whoam to thi childer an' me", 1856.
Lovely little spot to stop and rest with stunning scenery towards Haslingden and Rawtenstall overlooking Scout Moor Reservoir. Sadly on this visit, part of the front of the well of Edwin Waugh's head memorial is missing - maybe stolen or vandalised.
A great little spot to stop for pot noodles cooked on our camping stoves during our 6.5 mile hike. Great views from up on the moors and you could be in the middle no where
Lovely place to sit and have dinner with a great view of rossendale and Edenfield even the dog enjoyed a drink from the spring
Beautiful spot with great views and a very nice memorial.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Beautiful walk over the hills and fields, with the wild life and nothing but the sounds of the birds and the wind turbines. Off the beaten track, not busy at all, mostly concrete and Stone track so not muddy and fairly easy under foot.
03/10/22: been up here quite a few times walking the dog. Free parking on Edenfield Road, close to Owd Betts pub, postcode: OL12 7TY. Walk directly up and around following the footpaths. Can be muddy and wet in Autumn/Winter and bear in mind if you deviate off the path, it is moorland peat and becomes waterlogged. Waugh's Well was built in commemoration to local poet Edwin Waugh (1817 to 1890), who was born in the nearby town of Rochdale. It occupies a spot near Fo Edge Farm, where Waugh spent a number of months writing some of his best work. The well looks out over Scout Moor Reservoir and across towards Holcombe Moor. Edwin Waugh (1817-1890) was an English poet. The son of a shoemaker, Waugh was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, England and, after some schooling, was apprenticed to a printer, Thomas Holden, at the age of 12. While still a young man he worked as a journeyman printer, travelling all over Britain, but eventually returned to his old job in Rochdale. Waugh read eagerly, and in 1847 became assistant secretary to the Lancashire Public School Association and went to work in Manchester. In Manchester he started publishing descriptions of rural rambles, and the reception of his works encouraged him to persevere. By 1860 he was able to become a full-time writer; but in 1881 he was in poor health and was granted a Civil List pension of PS90 p.a. Waugh died at his home in New Brighton, Cheshire, in 1890 and was buried in St. Paul's churchyard on Kersal Moor. Waugh's Well was built in 1866 to commemorate him at Foe Edge Farm, on the moors above Edenfield, Rossendale where he spent much time writing. Foe Edge, was completely demolished by the North West Water Authority in the mid-1970s and no trace remains of the building. There is a monument in Broadfield Park, Rochdale which commemorates Margaret Rebecca Lahee, Oliver Ormerod, John Trafford Clegg and Edwin Waugh. Waugh first attracted attention with sketches of Lancashire life and character in the Manchester Examiner. His first book Sketches of Lancashire Life and Localities was published in 1855 while he was working as a traveller for a Manchester printing firm. He wrote also prose: Factory Folk, Besom Ben Stories, and The Chimney Corner. His Lancashire dialect songs, collected as Poems and Songs (1859), brought him local fame. He has been called "the Lancashire Burns." His most famous poem is "Come whoam to thi childer an' me", 1856.
Lovely little spot to stop and rest with stunning scenery towards Haslingden and Rawtenstall overlooking Scout Moor Reservoir. Sadly on this visit, part of the front of the well of Edwin Waugh's head memorial is missing - maybe stolen or vandalised.
A great little spot to stop for pot noodles cooked on our camping stoves during our 6.5 mile hike. Great views from up on the moors and you could be in the middle no where
Lovely place to sit and have dinner with a great view of rossendale and Edenfield even the dog enjoyed a drink from the spring
Beautiful spot with great views and a very nice memorial.
