Lowridding Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire South Lakeland

England

Lowridding Wood

Fields Beside Road To Hebblethwaite Hall Credit: David Robinson

Lowridding Wood is a picturesque forest located in Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. The forest is situated in the rural countryside, offering a tranquil and serene atmosphere.

Lowridding Wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months.

The woodland is intersected by several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These well-maintained paths wind through the forest, providing opportunities for hiking, jogging, and nature observation. Along the way, one can discover hidden streams and small ponds, adding to the charm and beauty of the woodland.

The forest is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a rich bird population. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds among the treetops.

For those looking to spend more time in Lowridding Wood, there are camping facilities available nearby, enabling visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. The forest is also a popular spot for picnics and family outings, with designated areas for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Overall, Lowridding Wood offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing a chance to reconnect with nature in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Lowridding Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.333869/-2.492449 or Grid Reference SD6893. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields Beside Road To Hebblethwaite Hall

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Hebblethwaite Hall Gill

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Abandoned Farmhouse at Sarthwaite

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Icy Moorland Above Sarthwaite

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Weirs on Hebblethwaite Hall Gill at Burntmill Bridge

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Picnic Area Beside A 683

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Crook

Crook is an outlying southern top of Arant Haw; there's a cairn at the summit. Whernside, Great Coum and Calf Top are the three hills in the distance.

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Sheep on south side of A684

Sheep with new lambs in a field close to Sedbergh. The gradually rising upland is Middleton Fell which reaches its highest point at The Calf, 610 metres, just on 2000 feet.

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Ribs of rock in Clough River

The river looking upstream, (to the south at the location), near to Hallbank, where a succession of low rock ribs extend out from the east bank, left in the image.

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Sheep and lambs near to Sedbergh

Sheep in a field north of Bank Cottage Farm. The Howgill Fells rise to the left with Knott being the most obvious feature.

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Minor road with passing place

The road is seen heading north towards the farm at Thursgill where it ends as a publicly motorable route. It's climbing from a stream crossing near to Ellerthwaite.

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Barn at Fawcett Bank

Fawcett Bank is a farm in the valley of the River Rawthey. The farm road, also a public footpath, is the course of a named long distance path based on a walk made by Alfred Wainwright in 1938, 'A Pennine Journey'.

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River Rawthey

A view across the river from the path on the north bank, east of Sedbergh.

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Route of 'A Pennine Journey'

The road is the access route for the farm at Fawcett Bank; it's not a public road for motoring but is a public footpath and is now the route of the long distance walk. The route is not the one followed in 1938 by Alfred Wainwright and recorded by him in a version not originally intended for publication, but a similar one made in 1998 by David and Heather Pitt.

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