Back o' th' Lawn Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire

England

Back o' th' Lawn Wood

The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton Credit: Adrian Taylor

Back o' th' Lawn Wood is a picturesque forest located in Lancashire, England. With an area spanning approximately 100 acres, it is a significant natural reserve in the region. The wood is characterized by its dense tree cover, comprising a variety of native species such as oak, beech, ash, and birch.

The forest is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers due to its diverse ecosystem. The wood is home to numerous bird species, including the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, and various warblers, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching. Additionally, the forest is inhabited by mammals like foxes, badgers, and deer, adding to its wildlife charm.

Trails and footpaths crisscross the wood, providing visitors with ample opportunities to explore its natural beauty. As visitors venture deeper into the forest, they will find themselves immersed in a serene and tranquil environment, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The wood offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it a favorite spot for photographers and artists.

Back o' th' Lawn Wood also has historical significance. It is believed to have been part of a larger medieval hunting ground, which adds an aura of mystery and intrigue to the forest. The wood has been preserved and protected over the years, ensuring its continued existence and enjoyment for generations to come.

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Back o' th' Lawn Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.543042/-2.4892849 or Grid Reference SD6705. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
The Red Lion Hotel, Over Hulton
The Red Lion is a pub and restaurant located beside the busy crossroads at Hulton Lane End.
Cutacre Country Park Looking towards the A6.
Cutacre Country Park
Looking towards the A6.
Atherton Railway Station View from the bridge on Bolton Road of quite an overgrown trackside
Atherton Railway Station
View from the bridge on Bolton Road of quite an overgrown trackside
Playing field at Hag Fold View from Devonshire Road
Playing field at Hag Fold
View from Devonshire Road
North Road With a very narrow entrance to a footpath to Hag Fold on the left of this view
North Road
With a very narrow entrance to a footpath to Hag Fold on the left of this view
New housing development On Platt Lane viewed across the fields from Hooper Green and with Winter Hill on the skyline
New housing development
On Platt Lane viewed across the fields from Hooper Green and with Winter Hill on the skyline
Unmarked field path The path is about to join a track through the trees to Platt Lane. The line of trees marks the route of a former railway from Leigh to Bolton.
Unmarked field path
The path is about to join a track through the trees to Platt Lane. The line of trees marks the route of a former railway from Leigh to Bolton.
Wood End Farm On the Hulton Park estate
Wood End Farm
On the Hulton Park estate
Railway Underpass Providing access between Devonshire Road and Spa Road under the Atherton to Wigan railway
Railway Underpass
Providing access between Devonshire Road and Spa Road under the Atherton to Wigan railway
Track in Hulton Park Heading towards Park End Farm. There is a capped mine shaft by the track probably associated with Hulton Colliery Bank Pits, possibly an air vent since the colliery pit heads were further to the west of this track.
Track in Hulton Park
Heading towards Park End Farm. There is a capped mine shaft by the track probably associated with Hulton Colliery Bank Pits, possibly an air vent since the colliery pit heads were further to the west of this track.
The Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial On the edge of Hulton Park a memorial to the 344 lives lost in 1910 to an underground explosion at Hulton Colliery Bank Pit No.3
The Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial
On the edge of Hulton Park a memorial to the 344 lives lost in 1910 to an underground explosion at Hulton Colliery Bank Pit No.3
St Vincent de Paul Church On Newbrook Road near Four Lane Ends
St Vincent de Paul Church
On Newbrook Road near Four Lane Ends
Newbrook Road Approaching Four Lane Ends
Newbrook Road
Approaching Four Lane Ends
Umberton's Farmhouse An 1850 property that has apparently become unfit and is likely to be demolished
Umberton's Farmhouse
An 1850 property that has apparently become unfit and is likely to be demolished
A new type of farming At Umberton's Farm an attraction named Open Air Bounce
A new type of farming
At Umberton's Farm an attraction named Open Air Bounce
Track in Cutacre Country Park One of many new paths on what was farming land and landscaped with apparent building/groundwork wastes but spared from the industrial development (Logistics North) to the east.
Track in Cutacre Country Park
One of many new paths on what was farming land and landscaped with apparent building/groundwork wastes but spared from the industrial development (Logistics North) to the east.
Spout Fold Farm remains In Cutacre Country Park, left as a reminder of the farming heritage of the area
Spout Fold Farm remains
In Cutacre Country Park, left as a reminder of the farming heritage of the area
Footpath by Hunts Bank Running parallel with the railway at Daisy Hill
Footpath by Hunts Bank
Running parallel with the railway at Daisy Hill
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Back o' th' Lawn Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD6705 (Lat: 53.543042, Lng: -2.4892849)

Unitary Authority: Bolton

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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