Bank Plantation

Wood, Forest in Westmorland Eden

England

Bank Plantation

Dale Beck Ford This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby.
Dale Beck Ford Credit: John Walton

Bank Plantation is a vast woodland located in the idyllic region of Westmorland, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich natural heritage. Spread across a sprawling area, this forested area is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The plantation is primarily composed of a diverse range of trees, including oak, maple, beech, and pine, creating a mesmerizing mosaic of colors during the changing seasons. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the place.

Several walking trails wind their way through the plantation, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures at their own pace. These trails are well-maintained, making it accessible to both casual walkers and avid hikers. Along the paths, one can encounter a multitude of wildlife, ranging from deer and rabbits to an array of bird species, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Bank Plantation is not only a natural sanctuary but also serves as an important ecological resource. The forest plays a vital role in water filtration, maintaining the local ecosystem's balance, and mitigating climate change impacts by absorbing carbon dioxide.

Moreover, the plantation also offers various recreational activities, including camping and picnicking areas, making it an ideal destination for family outings and outdoor adventures. The serene atmosphere, combined with the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings, creates a memorable experience for all who visit Bank Plantation in Westmorland.

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Dale Beck Ford This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby.
Dale Beck Ford
This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby.
Well, Gt Asby. This is not really a well - it's a rising for waters which fall on the surrounding limestone hills. There is a direct dye-traced link with the water found in the far reaches of Pate Hole, a cave 1.5km to the south. Only in very wet weather does water flow out of Pate Hole and down the usually dry valley which leads to this well. It is rumoured never to have run dry.
Well, Gt Asby.
This is not really a well - it's a rising for waters which fall on the surrounding limestone hills. There is a direct dye-traced link with the water found in the far reaches of Pate Hole, a cave 1.5km to the south. Only in very wet weather does water flow out of Pate Hole and down the usually dry valley which leads to this well. It is rumoured never to have run dry.
Asby Beck Seen here in normal water levels. The  water is flowing underground, rising at a spring near the Primary School.
Asby Beck
Seen here in normal water levels. The water is flowing underground, rising at a spring near the Primary School.
Roman Bridge It's known as "Roman Bridge" but is probably a Victorian structure. Completely superfluous now, as the old ford adjacent has been replaced with a modern bridge.
Roman Bridge
It's known as "Roman Bridge" but is probably a Victorian structure. Completely superfluous now, as the old ford adjacent has been replaced with a modern bridge.
Stannerstones This farmhouse, now in ruins, commands extensive views over Asby and the Eden Valley. It is only reached by a rough track. The grassland here is used for sheep grazing.
Stannerstones
This farmhouse, now in ruins, commands extensive views over Asby and the Eden Valley. It is only reached by a rough track. The grassland here is used for sheep grazing.
Dry Beck at Drybeck It's not even dry! Being on limestone, however, changing hydrology has made this beck more permanent than when it was named.
Dry Beck at Drybeck
It's not even dry! Being on limestone, however, changing hydrology has made this beck more permanent than when it was named.
Scale Beck looking downstream
Scale Beck
looking downstream
Long Moor, Gt Asby Simply a tract of upland grazing.
Long Moor, Gt Asby
Simply a tract of upland grazing.
New Graveyard When this plot of land was acquired for a new graveyard, it was discovered that the soil depth was rather less than ideal, bedrock in some places being less than a metre down.....allegedly.
New Graveyard
When this plot of land was acquired for a new graveyard, it was discovered that the soil depth was rather less than ideal, bedrock in some places being less than a metre down.....allegedly.
Three Greyhounds The models are painted sandstone carvings, and the middle one at least is a replacement following theft.
Three Greyhounds
The models are painted sandstone carvings, and the middle one at least is a replacement following theft.
Towards High Plain, Drybeck Moor
Towards High Plain, Drybeck Moor
Gt Asby Church
Gt Asby Church
Gt Asby Primary School The school celebrated its 300th birthday in 1988. It was a comprehensive, in that it educated all the children of the area up to the age of 14. Boys were accommodated on one side, girls the other. Remnants of this division can be seen round the back. Now there is a division between infants and juniors. Pupil numbers in recent years have averaged around 30. Being fairly remote, with the nearest large school at Appleby, closure has been staved off.
Gt Asby Primary School
The school celebrated its 300th birthday in 1988. It was a comprehensive, in that it educated all the children of the area up to the age of 14. Boys were accommodated on one side, girls the other. Remnants of this division can be seen round the back. Now there is a division between infants and juniors. Pupil numbers in recent years have averaged around 30. Being fairly remote, with the nearest large school at Appleby, closure has been staved off.
Reception Committee Inquisitive inhabitants of a field south of Great Asby.
Reception Committee
Inquisitive inhabitants of a field south of Great Asby.
Limestone and Sandstone Wall This footpath near Great Asby is rarely followed.  It is entered via this little stile set in a wall of striking geological variety.
Limestone and Sandstone Wall
This footpath near Great Asby is rarely followed. It is entered via this little stile set in a wall of striking geological variety.
Haybanks Farm, Drybeck Built out of the local sandstone.
Haybanks Farm, Drybeck
Built out of the local sandstone.
Drybeck Hall Built in 1679, now a working farm.
Drybeck Hall
Built in 1679, now a working farm.
Ion House Christmas 2005 taken from East side of the Beck.
Ion House
Christmas 2005 taken from East side of the Beck.
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Bank Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NY6713 (Lat: 54.516996, Lng: -2.4976166)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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St Peters Church
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St Helen's Well
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Grit Bin
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