White Coppice is situated at the foot of the West Pennine Moors, steeped in history it is the birth place of Henry Tate who founded the Tate Gallery. Henry Tate managed to make a fortune by discovering a method of turning loaf sugar into cubes.

White Coppice really is a unique location. It has a rich mining past and scars can still be seen on the landscape. White Coppice gives access to a vast stretch of Moorland and on a clear day, you have a view that encompasses the peaks of the Lake District, Blackpool Tower and The Big One roller coaster, Liverpool Bay, Anglesey to the peaks
of Snowdonia.

White Coppice attracts walkers, fell runners and mountain bikers. White Coppice also sports a cricket pitch and during the cricket season you can go and watch, food is available at either the ice cream van or from the cricket club.

Route 1.

Go through the gate at the top of the cricket pitch. Turn right and head towards the stream, follow the path alongside the stream. Thus path leads uphill towards some mining works. If you're on a bike you can launch yourself back down the hill. Its exhilarating because of the huge drop on the left hand side.

Route 2.

Go through the gate at the top of the cricket pitch. Turn left and follow the path straight on. You will get to a fork in the path. Turn right and head up the rocky hill. The path winds itself up to the top of the moorlands. As you climb higher you begin to see more of the beautiful scenery. When you eventually get to the top you are greeted with a vast panoramic view which stretches all the way to the coast. If you continue along the path you will see the ruins which used to be Drinkwaters Farm.

The best part especially for mountain bikers is cycling back down the hill. Its a technically demanding descent. Full of loose boulders it will test any rider to their full potential.

Route3.

Go through the gate at the top of the cricket pitch. Turn right and head towards the bidge. This way takes you along a path with huge hills on your left hand side. This way is extremly popular with walkers and bird watchers.

All in all White Coppice is a must visit location.