Hagg Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Lancaster

England

Hagg Wood

Wennington Station - platform for trains towards Leeds
Wennington Station - platform for trains towards Leeds Credit: Roger Templeman

Hagg Wood is a picturesque and expansive woodland located in the county of Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 300 acres, the wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for outdoor activities.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a vibrant and diverse canopy that changes with the seasons. The forest floor is blanketed with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its enchanting beauty.

Traversing through Hagg Wood, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind through the woodland. These paths lead to various destinations within the wood, such as small ponds and clearings, providing opportunities for wildlife observation and peaceful reflection.

The wood is home to a rich variety of fauna, including resident and migratory bird species, such as woodpeckers, kingfishers, and warblers. It is also a habitat for mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers. Additionally, Hagg Wood boasts a diverse insect population, including butterflies and dragonflies.

Hagg Wood is managed by the local authorities, who ensure its preservation and protection. The woodland serves as an important green space for the surrounding communities, offering recreational activities such as walking, jogging, and picnicking.

Overall, Hagg Wood is a natural gem in Lancashire, providing a tranquil and serene environment for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Hagg Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.138779/-2.5738103 or Grid Reference SD6271. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wennington Station - platform for trains towards Leeds
Wennington Station - platform for trains towards Leeds
Old milestone Where is the milestone?   <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6044486">SD6472 : Old Milestone by the A687, Lowfields, Burton in Lonsdale Parish</a> Picture taken in 2013 after this first West Riding CC milestone north of the Lancashire border had been dug out and repainted.   2022, hidden but fortunately its position was known.
Old milestone
Where is the milestone? SD6472 : Old Milestone by the A687, Lowfields, Burton in Lonsdale Parish Picture taken in 2013 after this first West Riding CC milestone north of the Lancashire border had been dug out and repainted. 2022, hidden but fortunately its position was known.
Old milestone There it is, looking very uncared for. 615 of these stones were erected in 1893/94 all over the newly formed West Riding by the family firm of Gill and Frank Stead of Mirfield at a cost of £1.18s.0d each. RICHMOND/44 MILES is under soil level on the right-hand side. The Turnpike road was begun in 1751 but some of the route was over high hill tracks. Later, bridges were widened and by 1795 the route was more or less what it is now avoiding the very highest points.
Old milestone
There it is, looking very uncared for. 615 of these stones were erected in 1893/94 all over the newly formed West Riding by the family firm of Gill and Frank Stead of Mirfield at a cost of £1.18s.0d each. RICHMOND/44 MILES is under soil level on the right-hand side. The Turnpike road was begun in 1751 but some of the route was over high hill tracks. Later, bridges were widened and by 1795 the route was more or less what it is now avoiding the very highest points.
Clintsfield Colliery, Ruin Former Engine and Boiler Houses of Clintsfield Colliery, worked until 1856, later converted into a house but now derelict. It is a 'listed building' and under the administration of English Heritage.
Clintsfield Colliery, Ruin
Former Engine and Boiler Houses of Clintsfield Colliery, worked until 1856, later converted into a house but now derelict. It is a 'listed building' and under the administration of English Heritage.
Wennington Station and footbridge
Wennington Station and footbridge
The Blands, House Gutted by fire in February 2009 and now in process of rebuilding, this house was once the home of 'Perpetual' Arthur Burrow. The multi talented and colourful Mr Burrow (1759 - 1827) earned his 'Perpetual' name from his unending quest to develop a machine capable of perpetual motion. He went as far as diverting a stream under his house and engineering a constantly moving grindstone outside the house. A blacksmith by trade he also surreptitiously mined coal from his own mine entered by a trapdoor within the house. He fathered many children and claimed to have been taught to read by an angel, after which he could quote the bible to the letter. When he died, it is said he was buried in a glass fronted coffin as he was sure he would cheat death return from the grave.His grave is in the churchyard of St James the Less, Tatham (SD6069).The mine and attached catacombs are unsafe to visit but the house and gardens are worth a look.
The Blands, House
Gutted by fire in February 2009 and now in process of rebuilding, this house was once the home of 'Perpetual' Arthur Burrow. The multi talented and colourful Mr Burrow (1759 - 1827) earned his 'Perpetual' name from his unending quest to develop a machine capable of perpetual motion. He went as far as diverting a stream under his house and engineering a constantly moving grindstone outside the house. A blacksmith by trade he also surreptitiously mined coal from his own mine entered by a trapdoor within the house. He fathered many children and claimed to have been taught to read by an angel, after which he could quote the bible to the letter. When he died, it is said he was buried in a glass fronted coffin as he was sure he would cheat death return from the grave.His grave is in the churchyard of St James the Less, Tatham (SD6069).The mine and attached catacombs are unsafe to visit but the house and gardens are worth a look.
Folly, The Blands In the garden of 'Blands' and said to have been built by 'Perpetual' Arthur Burrow for use as a storehouse. Also known locally, I think, as the Goose House.
Folly, The Blands
In the garden of 'Blands' and said to have been built by 'Perpetual' Arthur Burrow for use as a storehouse. Also known locally, I think, as the Goose House.
Wennington Bridge Spanning the River Wenning in Wennington village.
Wennington Bridge
Spanning the River Wenning in Wennington village.
Wennington railway station Opened in 1850 by the "Little" North Western Railway on what is now the line from Skipton to Lancaster. View east towards Bentham and Skipton.
Wennington railway station
Opened in 1850 by the "Little" North Western Railway on what is now the line from Skipton to Lancaster. View east towards Bentham and Skipton.
The River Wenning That bench looks like a peaceful place to relax
The River Wenning
That bench looks like a peaceful place to relax
Wennington railway station
Wennington railway station
Sheep Hill Side farm It's been a good week for sheep.
Sheep Hill Side farm
It's been a good week for sheep.
River Wenning Taken from Lancashire looking into enemy territory (Yorkshire)
River Wenning
Taken from Lancashire looking into enemy territory (Yorkshire)
Wennington Station A Morecambe to Leeds service departs Wennington. The summit of Ingleborough rises to the right.
Wennington Station
A Morecambe to Leeds service departs Wennington. The summit of Ingleborough rises to the right.
Bridge at Wennington Carries the B6480 over the River Wenning
Bridge at Wennington
Carries the B6480 over the River Wenning
Wennington Railway Station
Wennington Railway Station
Massive stone walls near The Blands Just east of the junction the footpath passes through this massive dry stone construction.
Massive stone walls near The Blands
Just east of the junction the footpath passes through this massive dry stone construction.
Hill Side Farm A view across pastures towards Hill Side Farm in the Wenning Valley.
Hill Side Farm
A view across pastures towards Hill Side Farm in the Wenning Valley.
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Hagg Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD6271 (Lat: 54.138779, Lng: -2.5738103)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Lancaster

Police Authority: Lancashire

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