Whimberry Close Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lancashire

England

Whimberry Close Plantation

A56, Peel Tower in the distance
A56, Peel Tower in the distance Credit: thejackrustles

Whimberry Close Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Spanning across a vast expanse, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of the outdoors.

The plantation is primarily composed of dense woodlands, with towering trees creating a magical canopy that filters sunlight through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The dominant species in this area are the whimsical whimberry trees, known for their distinctive twisted trunks and vibrant red berries, which give the plantation its name.

This woodland is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Amongst the undergrowth, one can find an abundance of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a vibrant tapestry of colors during the spring months. The forest floor also hosts a diverse range of mosses, ferns, and fungi, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the plantation.

The woodland of Whimberry Close Plantation is not only visually stunning but also provides a habitat for numerous wildlife species. Visitors may catch a glimpse of red squirrels, roe deer, and a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The tranquil ambience of the forest is often punctuated by the melodious songs of these feathered inhabitants.

Whimberry Close Plantation offers a range of recreational activities to visitors, such as walking trails, birdwatching, and nature photography. The well-maintained paths and picnic areas make it an ideal spot for families to enjoy a day out in nature. This woodland treasure in Lancashire is truly a sanctuary for both nature lovers and those seeking solace in the midst of the great outdoors.

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Whimberry Close Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.645531/-2.3338452 or Grid Reference SD7816. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A56, Peel Tower in the distance
A56, Peel Tower in the distance
Location of Cut Mark - Ramsbottom, Eagle and Child Public House
Location of Cut Mark - Ramsbottom, Eagle and Child Public House
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (20) -
Emergency Rendezvous Point, Rostron Road, Ramsbottom, at junction with Victoria Street

"ERP 438" looks remarkably fresh, most probably repainted.

Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945322">SD7816 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (21)</a>
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (20)
- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Rostron Road, Ramsbottom, at junction with Victoria Street "ERP 438" looks remarkably fresh, most probably repainted. Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD7816 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (21)
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (21) -
Emergency Rendezvous Point, Rostron Road, Ramsbottom, at junction with Victoria Street

"ERP 438"

Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945337">SD8432 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (22)</a>
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (21)
- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Rostron Road, Ramsbottom, at junction with Victoria Street "ERP 438" Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD8432 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (22)
River Irwell, Ramsbottom Weir Photographed from the Ramsbottom Bridge at Peel Brow. The channel at the left is the old mill stream which served the (now demolished) Holcombe Paper Mill.
River Irwell, Ramsbottom Weir
Photographed from the Ramsbottom Bridge at Peel Brow. The channel at the left is the old mill stream which served the (now demolished) Holcombe Paper Mill.
Brooksbottom Viaduct The Brooksbottom viaduct carries the East Lancashire Railway over the River Irwell and the surrounding valley. The viaduct, seen here from Waterside Road, was constructed in 1845.

Here, preserved former British Railways Bulleid 7P5FA 4-6-2 ‘West Country’ class locomotive number 34092 ‘City of Wells’ is crossing the viaduct with an East Lancashire Railway passenger train on the journey from Bury to Rawtenstall.
Brooksbottom Viaduct
The Brooksbottom viaduct carries the East Lancashire Railway over the River Irwell and the surrounding valley. The viaduct, seen here from Waterside Road, was constructed in 1845. Here, preserved former British Railways Bulleid 7P5FA 4-6-2 ‘West Country’ class locomotive number 34092 ‘City of Wells’ is crossing the viaduct with an East Lancashire Railway passenger train on the journey from Bury to Rawtenstall.
Houses in Tanners Street, Ramsbottom Built between the mid 1840s and 1890, on the hillside west of the town centre. Lower down the street the original pavement is higher than the modern one.
Houses in Tanners Street, Ramsbottom
Built between the mid 1840s and 1890, on the hillside west of the town centre. Lower down the street the original pavement is higher than the modern one.
Dundee Lane, Ramsbottom In the 1840s there was only Dundee House and Dundee School along this lane, which wasn't mapped as 'Dundee Lane' until 1891. There were one or two more homes by 1927, but the houses seen here were built between 1927 and 1939.
Dundee Lane, Ramsbottom
In the 1840s there was only Dundee House and Dundee School along this lane, which wasn't mapped as 'Dundee Lane' until 1891. There were one or two more homes by 1927, but the houses seen here were built between 1927 and 1939.
Slow on Rawsons Rake, Ramsbottom A 25% gradient. Slow for vehicles coming down, slow for pedestrians going up.
Slow on Rawsons Rake, Ramsbottom
A 25% gradient. Slow for vehicles coming down, slow for pedestrians going up.
Rawsons Rake, Ramsbottom Descending steeply towards the town centre in the valley bottom.
Rawsons Rake, Ramsbottom
Descending steeply towards the town centre in the valley bottom.
Rake Fold, off Rawsons Rake, Holcombe The lane is shown on the map surveyed in the 1840s, with a building on it, but it is not named as 'Rake Fold' until the 1891 map.
Rake Fold, off Rawsons Rake, Holcombe
The lane is shown on the map surveyed in the 1840s, with a building on it, but it is not named as 'Rake Fold' until the 1891 map.
Houses on Helmshore Road, Holcombe Seen from Chapel Lane.
Houses on Helmshore Road, Holcombe
Seen from Chapel Lane.
239 metre spot height, Holcombe At the junction of Chapel Lane and Helmshore Road [B6214], in the centre of the village.
239 metre spot height, Holcombe
At the junction of Chapel Lane and Helmshore Road [B6214], in the centre of the village.
Flagged path climbing the hillside above Holcombe The large-scale OS map surveyed in the 1840s shows this path leading to and from a sandstone quarry higher up the hillside.
Flagged path climbing the hillside above Holcombe
The large-scale OS map surveyed in the 1840s shows this path leading to and from a sandstone quarry higher up the hillside.
Exposed sandstone on the hillside above Holcombe Fenced off for the protection of people using the public footpath alongside.
Exposed sandstone on the hillside above Holcombe
Fenced off for the protection of people using the public footpath alongside.
Peel Monument, Holcombe Hill, from the south The monument commemorates the politician Sir Robert Peel [1788-1850] who was born in Bury. It was built from local stone and completed in 1852.
Peel Monument, Holcombe Hill, from the south
The monument commemorates the politician Sir Robert Peel [1788-1850] who was born in Bury. It was built from local stone and completed in 1852.
Small quarry or delph next to the Peel Monument Perhaps the source of the stone for the monument? Now used by mountain bikers. There is a 338 metre spot height on the rim.
Small quarry or delph next to the Peel Monument
Perhaps the source of the stone for the monument? Now used by mountain bikers. There is a 338 metre spot height on the rim.
Peel Monument, Holcombe Hill, from the north-east Seen from a public footpath on a private track.
Peel Monument, Holcombe Hill, from the north-east
Seen from a public footpath on a private track.
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Whimberry Close Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD7816 (Lat: 53.645531, Lng: -2.3338452)

Unitary Authority: Bury

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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