Residents of one of the most isolated villages in the UK say people "stay forever" if they can "survive" the first harsh winter.
Blackshaw Head, nestled between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden in Lancashire, is a dream location for those looking for a quiet life, YorkshireLive reports. It plays host to hikers and tourists alike and boasts stunning views, seven miles away from Burnley.
Residents in and around Calder Valley could find themselves interacting with store owner May Stocks and nobody else on a day of solitude. The village is just one stretch of road lined with both traditional farmhouses and some newer housing, as well as one pub.
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Resident Scott Blakely, 43, said: "If you can survive your first winter here you'll stay forever." Fellow resident Hannah Sheldon, 21, has lived in the place since she was just four-years-old.
She said: "Most people say we live in a bubble. It is an amazing place to live, it’s so calm in the countryside and resetting. The community is amazing, everyone knows each other and everyone is so kind and helpful.
"There's a lot of running and walking routes, we're not far from Burnley, Halifax or Rochdale if we need shops and it's only a five-minute drive into Todmorden.
"Those places combined have everything we need so there is no struggle for amenities really unless you don’t drive!"
School teacher Hannah said the isolation makes or breaks those moving to the area. She added: "However, growing up I did sometimes feel isolated, it was difficult to meet friends without relying on a lift. The public transport isn’t great, there’s only one bus route into Hebden Bridge."
Snow is also a cause for concern, with resident Cathy Urquhart, 61, saying: "Being snowed in for a day is average but the roads do get cleared quickly. The road to Burnley on the Lancashire side can be treacherous though because they don't seem to clear it.
"We've had a few loss of water situations, it helps to keep some water stored in containers. And we do lose power in storms."
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