Ashburnside Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Eden

England

Ashburnside Plantation

Cotton-grass beside Fiddler Street The moorland with massed seed heads of cotton-grass, (which is a sedge and not a grass), is on the south side of Fiddler Street, the minor road connecting Nenthead with Garrigill.
Cross Fell is the distant mountain just right of centre. The two Dun Fells are left of it. — Cotton-grass beside Fiddler Street Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Ashburnside Plantation is a sprawling woodland located in Cumberland, a county known for its picturesque landscapes in the northwest of England. This vast plantation covers an area of approximately 500 acres, making it an expansive and diverse natural habitat. The plantation is predominantly composed of dense woodlands and forests, making it a haven for a variety of flora and fauna.

The woodlands of Ashburnside Plantation are characterized by towering oak, beech, and birch trees that create a thick canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the plantation. The biodiversity of the area is further enhanced by the presence of several natural springs, which provide a constant water supply to the plants and animals that inhabit the plantation.

This woodland is a sanctuary for numerous species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes can also be spotted within the plantation. Additionally, Ashburnside Plantation is home to a plethora of insects, fungi, and other invertebrates that contribute to the rich ecosystem.

The plantation serves as a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers who can explore its network of well-maintained walking trails. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the woodland and appreciate its natural beauty. Ashburnside Plantation is not only a cherished natural asset but also an important contributor to the region's ecological balance, making it a cherished part of Cumberland's landscape.

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Cotton-grass beside Fiddler Street The moorland with massed seed heads of cotton-grass, (which is a sedge and not a grass), is on the south side of Fiddler Street, the minor road connecting Nenthead with Garrigill.
Cross Fell is the distant mountain just right of centre. The two Dun Fells are left of it.

Cotton-grass beside Fiddler Street

The moorland with massed seed heads of cotton-grass, (which is a sedge and not a grass), is on the south side of Fiddler Street, the minor road connecting Nenthead with Garrigill. Cross Fell is the distant mountain just right of centre. The two Dun Fells are left of it.

Trevor Littlewood

Little Gill Hush Hushes were created by mineworkers in order to expose the underlying bedrock. Watercourses were diverted, dammed and then released to create a man-made ravine whereby the geology could be assessed. Just below this hush there is the entrance to a level.

Little Gill Hush

Hushes were created by mineworkers in order to expose the underlying bedrock. Watercourses were diverted, dammed and then released to create a man-made ravine whereby the geology could be assessed. Just below this hush there is the entrance to a level.

Little Gill in mist

Little Gill in mist

High Ashgill

High Ashgill

River South Tyne

River South Tyne

Noonstones Hill The view across the South Tyne valley from High Ashgill.

Noonstones Hill

The view across the South Tyne valley from High Ashgill.

River South Tyne From the footbridge on the footpath between High Ashgill and West Ashgill.

River South Tyne

From the footbridge on the footpath between High Ashgill and West Ashgill.

High Ashgill House and attached longbarn conversion.

High Ashgill

House and attached longbarn conversion.

River South Tyne The river, shallow here, tumbles over rapids and small waterfalls.

River South Tyne

The river, shallow here, tumbles over rapids and small waterfalls.

The B6277 Looking down to Ashgill Farm from High Ashgill.

The B6277

Looking down to Ashgill Farm from High Ashgill.

Pastures, High Ashgill Looking across the South Tyne valley - the silage bales and a barely visible barn are at Dorthgill.

Pastures, High Ashgill

Looking across the South Tyne valley - the silage bales and a barely visible barn are at Dorthgill.

Pasture and plantation, High Ashgill The deciduous trees are the remnants of more extensive woodland. The main road runs alongside the conifers.

Pasture and plantation, High Ashgill

The deciduous trees are the remnants of more extensive woodland. The main road runs alongside the conifers.

Pastures, High Ashgill With a view across the South Tyne valley to Noonstones Hill.

Pastures, High Ashgill

With a view across the South Tyne valley to Noonstones Hill.

Lambs, High Ashgill Not content with grass, this one has a taste for garden shrubbery.

Lambs, High Ashgill

Not content with grass, this one has a taste for garden shrubbery.

Residents of High Ashgill It was a miserable day outside and these chickens were jealously looking in from the cold. Cash in the Attic was on the television and they seemed engrossed. The glazing isn&#039;t traditional but helps a little to keep the elements at bay. The location is at an altitude of over 1400 feet and faces into the prevailing wind.

Residents of High Ashgill

It was a miserable day outside and these chickens were jealously looking in from the cold. Cash in the Attic was on the television and they seemed engrossed. The glazing isn't traditional but helps a little to keep the elements at bay. The location is at an altitude of over 1400 feet and faces into the prevailing wind.

The upper South Tyne valley A view across the roughish pasture on the eastern side of the valley at High Ashgill. On the opposite side are Hill House (centre) and Pasture House (just a barn, right) below Noonstones Hill.

The upper South Tyne valley

A view across the roughish pasture on the eastern side of the valley at High Ashgill. On the opposite side are Hill House (centre) and Pasture House (just a barn, right) below Noonstones Hill.

Pasture, High Ashgill The eastern side of the South Tyne valley. The land here is grazed by sheep and sometimes cattle. It is quite damp and a home to curlews especially during the spring. The gradient steepens as you descend to the river. The plantation is the other side of the road which makes a long gradual ascent on its way to Teesdale.

Pasture, High Ashgill

The eastern side of the South Tyne valley. The land here is grazed by sheep and sometimes cattle. It is quite damp and a home to curlews especially during the spring. The gradient steepens as you descend to the river. The plantation is the other side of the road which makes a long gradual ascent on its way to Teesdale.

The South Tyne valley above Garrigill Looking across the valley from High Ashgill towards Lee Houses and Middle Lee Cottage. Only a limited amount of the foreground is within the grid-square. Many walls have fallen into disrepair like this one.

The South Tyne valley above Garrigill

Looking across the valley from High Ashgill towards Lee Houses and Middle Lee Cottage. Only a limited amount of the foreground is within the grid-square. Many walls have fallen into disrepair like this one.

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Ashburnside Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NY7640 (Lat: 54.759661, Lng: -2.3656596)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.759661,-2.3656596

Seldom Seen

Place: locality

Source: NPE

Lat/Long: 54.7638051/-2.3643527

Natural: sinkhole

Lat/Long: 54.7641446/-2.3662712

Natural: sinkhole

Lat/Long: 54.7640843/-2.3664438

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 54.7586873/-2.3597614

Abandoned: yes

Historic: mine_shaft

Man Made: mineshaft

Lat/Long: 54.7618713/-2.3604734

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7573837/-2.3722694

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7577064/-2.3696936

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7578349/-2.3687039

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