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<\/p>\nResidents of one of the most isolated villages in the UK say people "stay forever" if they can "survive" the first harsh winter. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
She said: "Most people say we live in a bubble. It is an amazing place to live, it\u2019s so calm in the countryside and resetting. The community is amazing, everyone knows each other and everyone is so kind and helpful.<\/p>\n
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"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.<\/p>\n
"Those places combined have everything we need so there is no struggle for amenities really unless you don\u2019t drive!"<\/p>\n
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\u2019t great, there\u2019s only one bus route into Hebden Bridge."<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
"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."<\/p>\n
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