Bankcrofts Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Burnley

England

Bankcrofts Plantation

Straightened Leeds & Liverpool Canal The route of the M65 motorway required a new straight cut for the canal rather than a meander around a clough. It must have required major earthworks to keep a level contour on the new cut.
Straightened Leeds & Liverpool Canal Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Bankcrofts Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Situated near the town of Wood, this plantation covers a vast area and is known for its dense forest and diverse ecosystem. The woodland is accessible to the public and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The plantation is characterized by its tall, majestic trees, primarily consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including various species of birds, small mammals, and insects. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, contributing to the plantation's overall beauty and serenity.

Bankcrofts Plantation offers several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and immerse themselves in nature. These trails wind through the forest, offering glimpses of enchanting clearings and meandering streams. The plantation is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers, who appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty it offers.

Additionally, the plantation is a designated site of special scientific interest due to its unique flora and fauna. Conservation efforts are in place to protect and preserve the plantation's biodiversity, ensuring its sustainability for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Bankcrofts Plantation is a stunning woodland in Lancashire, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and experience the beauty of a thriving forest ecosystem.

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Bankcrofts Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.801127/-2.30224 or Grid Reference SD8033. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Straightened Leeds & Liverpool Canal The route of the M65 motorway required a new straight cut for the canal rather than a meander around a clough. It must have required major earthworks to keep a level contour on the new cut.
Straightened Leeds & Liverpool Canal
The route of the M65 motorway required a new straight cut for the canal rather than a meander around a clough. It must have required major earthworks to keep a level contour on the new cut.
Former railway bridge Spanning Green Brook and now used as a cycle route, the Padiham Greenway.
Former railway bridge
Spanning Green Brook and now used as a cycle route, the Padiham Greenway.
Cycle path following route of former railway The Padiham Greenway approaching the bridge across Park Road. Behind the camera is the fenced off viaduct that took the cycle path over the River Calder but is closed due to structural issues.
Cycle path following route of former railway
The Padiham Greenway approaching the bridge across Park Road. Behind the camera is the fenced off viaduct that took the cycle path over the River Calder but is closed due to structural issues.
Housing block On Moor Lane at the junction with Guy Street
Housing block
On Moor Lane at the junction with Guy Street
The back yards to terrace housing View of the rear of Bridge Street from a minor gateway to Memorial Park
The back yards to terrace housing
View of the rear of Bridge Street from a minor gateway to Memorial Park
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Garden, Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Garden, Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
Gawthorpe Hall The south facade
Gawthorpe Hall
The south facade
North Terrace At Gawthorpe Hall overlooking the River Calder
North Terrace
At Gawthorpe Hall overlooking the River Calder
Ornate Wall at Gawthorpe Hall
Ornate Wall at Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Gardens' Steps
Gawthorpe Hall Gardens' Steps
Track near Hunters Oak The track is heading down towards the River Calder which flows from right to left in the valley.
Track near Hunters Oak
The track is heading down towards the River Calder which flows from right to left in the valley.
Gawthorpe Hall Gawthorpe Hall is owned by the National Trust and leased to Lancashire County Council.
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall is owned by the National Trust and leased to Lancashire County Council.
Gawthorpe Hall Gawthorpe Hall is owned by the National Trust and leased to Lancashire County Council.
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall is owned by the National Trust and leased to Lancashire County Council.
Dugdale Warehouse and Wharf An historic warehouse on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Rose Grove. Boaters' services are located on the wharf
Dugdale Warehouse and Wharf
An historic warehouse on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Rose Grove. Boaters' services are located on the wharf
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Approaching the historic Knotts Bridge No.123
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Approaching the historic Knotts Bridge No.123
Padiham Road heading to Burnley
Padiham Road heading to Burnley
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Bankcrofts Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD8033 (Lat: 53.801127, Lng: -2.30224)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Burnley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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