Shamrock Wood

Wood, Forest in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Shamrock Wood

Road junction in Barbondale The signpost points left to Barbon and Sedbergh; right to Dent and Hawes; and behind the camera to Casterton and Kirkby Lonsdale. There's also a cycle route sign for the Lakes and Dales Loop.
Road junction in Barbondale Credit: Stephen Craven

Shamrock Wood, located in Westmorland, is a picturesque forest that boasts serene beauty and a rich biodiversity. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, this woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing a cool and shady environment. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Shamrock Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for birdwatchers and animal lovers. Visitors can expect to spot various species of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as they flit through the treetops. Mammals, including deer and foxes, can also be seen wandering through the undergrowth.

Tranquil walking trails wind through the forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. These paths are well-maintained, making them suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. The forest is also equipped with picnic areas, providing a perfect spot to rest and enjoy a packed lunch amidst the peaceful ambiance.

Shamrock Wood truly offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether one seeks solitude or wishes to explore the wonders of nature, this woodland in Westmorland promises an unforgettable experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.223864/-2.573625 or Grid Reference SD6281. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction in Barbondale The signpost points left to Barbon and Sedbergh; right to Dent and Hawes; and behind the camera to Casterton and Kirkby Lonsdale. There's also a cycle route sign for the Lakes and Dales Loop.
Road junction in Barbondale
The signpost points left to Barbon and Sedbergh; right to Dent and Hawes; and behind the camera to Casterton and Kirkby Lonsdale. There's also a cycle route sign for the Lakes and Dales Loop.
Barbon St Bartholomew - lychgate The lychgate bears the dates 1872 and 1915. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3503493">SD6382 : Lychgate, St Bartholomew's, Barbon</a>.
Barbon St Bartholomew - lychgate
The lychgate bears the dates 1872 and 1915. See also SD6382 : Lychgate, St Bartholomew's, Barbon.
Barbon St Bartholomew Unusually the tower, which contains six bells, is at the east rather than west end.
Barbon St Bartholomew
Unusually the tower, which contains six bells, is at the east rather than west end.
Barbon St Bartholomew - interior There's a good if brief description on the Church Heritage Record <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/CHR/ChurchDetails.aspx?id=2057#Home" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/CHR/ChurchDetails.aspx?id=2057#Home">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> as well as the Historic England listing.
Barbon St Bartholomew - interior
There's a good if brief description on the Church Heritage Record LinkExternal link as well as the Historic England listing.
Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial Even a small village like this lost seven men in the Great War.
Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial
Even a small village like this lost seven men in the Great War.
Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial Wooden panelling beneath the west window forms tribute to Ughtred James, 1st Baron Shuttleworth (1844-1939) and his wife Blanche (1851-1924) of Barbon Manor. I presume Lawrence and Edward named on the church's war memorial <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6981118">SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial</a> were their sons.
Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial
Wooden panelling beneath the west window forms tribute to Ughtred James, 1st Baron Shuttleworth (1844-1939) and his wife Blanche (1851-1924) of Barbon Manor. I presume Lawrence and Edward named on the church's war memorial SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial were their sons.
Barbon St Bartholomew - west window "This window is  dedicated to Louisa wife of Sir Woodbine Parish KCH by her daughter Blanche M Kay Shuttleworth". The Shuttleworths were Lords of the Manor, and Blanche is in her turn commemorated in the panelling below the window <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6981128">SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial</a>. The central motif is the Good Shepherd, a popular one of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Barbon St Bartholomew - west window
"This window is dedicated to Louisa wife of Sir Woodbine Parish KCH by her daughter Blanche M Kay Shuttleworth". The Shuttleworths were Lords of the Manor, and Blanche is in her turn commemorated in the panelling below the window SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial. The central motif is the Good Shepherd, a popular one of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Barbon St Bartholomew - small stained glass window "In memory of James Harrison St Stephen's Day 1900". James had been vicar of the parish since 1872.
Barbon St Bartholomew - small stained glass window
"In memory of James Harrison St Stephen's Day 1900". James had been vicar of the parish since 1872.
Barbon St Bartholomew - sundial In the church grounds.
Barbon St Bartholomew - sundial
In the church grounds.
Hayfield in Barbondale A Roman road ran a little to the left of the large tree in the distance, and an early medieval settlement was just the other side of the road behind the camera <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2158331">SD6281 : Ancient settlement near Town End, Barbon</a>. What crop did ancient Romans and early English people grow on this  field?
Hayfield in Barbondale
A Roman road ran a little to the left of the large tree in the distance, and an early medieval settlement was just the other side of the road behind the camera SD6281 : Ancient settlement near Town End, Barbon. What crop did ancient Romans and early English people grow on this field?
Roadside laithe between Barbon and Casterton Kept in better condition than most, it even has a proper rainwater drainage system.
Roadside laithe between Barbon and Casterton
Kept in better condition than most, it even has a proper rainwater drainage system.
Disused railway embankment between Barbon and Casterton (1) The railway was the LMS route one between the 'Little North Western' line at Clapham and their main line to Scotland at Lowgill, via Ingleton. It last saw regular trains in 1954 and the track was lifted in 1967.
Disused railway embankment between Barbon and Casterton (1)
The railway was the LMS route one between the 'Little North Western' line at Clapham and their main line to Scotland at Lowgill, via Ingleton. It last saw regular trains in 1954 and the track was lifted in 1967.
Disused railway embankment between Barbon and Casterton (2) The railway was the LMS route one between the 'Little North Western' line at Clapham and their main line to Scotland at Lowgill, via Ingleton. It last saw regular trains in 1954 and the track was lifted in 1967. Note the underpass for farm traffic.
Disused railway embankment between Barbon and Casterton (2)
The railway was the LMS route one between the 'Little North Western' line at Clapham and their main line to Scotland at Lowgill, via Ingleton. It last saw regular trains in 1954 and the track was lifted in 1967. Note the underpass for farm traffic.
Disused railway cutting north of Greenber Lane The railway was the LMS route one between the 'Little North Western' line at Clapham and their main line to Scotland at Lowgill, via Ingleton. It last saw regular trains in 1954 and the track was lifted in 1967. Photo taken from the road bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4523003">SD6280 : Casterton</a>.
Disused railway cutting north of Greenber Lane
The railway was the LMS route one between the 'Little North Western' line at Clapham and their main line to Scotland at Lowgill, via Ingleton. It last saw regular trains in 1954 and the track was lifted in 1967. Photo taken from the road bridge SD6280 : Casterton.
Signpost on Bents Lane Left to Barbon and Sedbergh, right to Sown Bridge and Settle.
Signpost on Bents Lane
Left to Barbon and Sedbergh, right to Sown Bridge and Settle.
Fish bench by the Lune
Fish bench by the Lune
Prohibition sign by the Lune
Prohibition sign by the Lune
Barbon road sign Traditional metal posts - spot of rust. Hawes is a long way off. Barbon Manor in the distance.
Barbon road sign
Traditional metal posts - spot of rust. Hawes is a long way off. Barbon Manor in the distance.
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Shamrock Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD6281 (Lat: 54.223864, Lng: -2.573625)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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