The Project

For every hectare affected by construction, 10 hectares will be restored

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For every hectare affected by construction, 10 hectares will be restored •

The Location​

Scout Moor II is located on Scout Moor and Rooley Moor, an upland area between Bacup, Rochdale and Rawtenstall, straddling parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester.​

The site was chosen due to its strong and consistent wind speeds, existing access routes, and proximity to a suitable grid connection point.​

Much of the area comprises open moorland and large parts of the site are designated as common land, with open access and a network of public rights of way, all of which will remain open during the construction and operation of the project.​

Click on the orange hotspots below to see the viewpoints in more detail.

Community Map
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The Wind Farm at a Glance

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17 turbines generating enough clean energy to power thousands of homes​

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Turbines up to 180m tall​

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A new substation

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Cables will run underground to reduce visual impact​

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Power will feed into the local grid at Rawtenstall​​

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Access will be from Scout Road (A680), using the existing quarry entrance​

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Site access will not be from Rooley Moor Road

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Moorland Restoration at a Glance

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346 hectares
of damaged moorland will be restored​

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Supports carbon capture, wildlife, cleaner water, and flood resilience

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Guided by a detailed Moorland Restoration and Management Plan​

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118 hectares fenced for active restoration, including re-wetting and replanting​

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228 hectares of common land improved through cutting and grazing plans​

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Restoration uses proven UK techniques and follows national guidance​

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For every hectare affected by construction, 10 hectares will be restored​​

​Read our FAQs to find out more about Scout Moor II

How the Proposals Have Evolved​

We have listened closely to the community and key stakeholders through two rounds of consultation (November 2024 and March 2025), along with meetings with councillors, landowners, local groups, and statutory bodies.​

As a result, we have made significant changes:​

  • Reduced the number of turbines from 21 to 17 to address visual and environmental concerns​

  • Adjusted the layout to avoid the deepest areas of peat, increase distance from homes, and protect public rights of way​

  • Removed a turbine near Whitworth in direct response to local feedback​

  • Committed to a £6,000 per MW annual Community Wealth Fund, inflation-linked, independently managed, with a share of revenue if 3% exceeds this amount​

  • Confirmed that Rooley Moor Road will not be used for construction or operational access, with one protected crossing away from heritage sections​

  • Delivered webinars and published clear technical summaries on issues such as noise, peat, shadow flicker, and access​

A full planning application has now been submitted. We will continue to update residents and local groups and welcome ongoing conversations as the project moves forward.​