The Strampets

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cumberland Copeland

England

The Strampets

Entrance to Duddon Hall
Entrance to Duddon Hall Credit: P Gaskell

The Strampets in Cumberland is a picturesque area encompassing a diverse range of freshwater habitats, including lakes, pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes. Located in the heart of Cumberland, this natural haven offers a tranquil escape for both locals and visitors alike.

The centerpiece of The Strampets is its expansive lake, which stretches across the landscape, reflecting the surrounding greenery and creating a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities. The lake is home to various species of fish, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts to cast their lines and try their luck.

Surrounding the lake are smaller pools and ponds, each with its own unique ecosystem. These smaller bodies of water provide a habitat for numerous aquatic plants and animals, including water lilies, frogs, and dragonflies. Exploring the banks of these pools and ponds is a delight for nature enthusiasts, offering opportunities for bird-watching and discovering the intricate web of life thriving in and around the water.

The Strampets also boasts a vibrant freshwater marsh, which serves as a crucial habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species. This marshland is characterized by its lush vegetation, including reeds and grasses, which provide shelter and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife. It is a haven for wetland species such as herons, ducks, and turtles.

Visitors to The Strampets can enjoy a range of activities, from leisurely walks along the lakeside trails to picnicking in the shade of the surrounding trees. The serene atmosphere and diverse habitats of The Strampets make it a cherished natural gem in the Cumberland area, attracting nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.

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The Strampets Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.292331/-3.2376567 or Grid Reference SD1989. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Duddon Hall
Entrance to Duddon Hall
Smallthwaite Plantation
Smallthwaite Plantation
Cattle Grid
Cattle Grid
Road Junction
Road Junction
Recent felling on Coops Wood has opened up a view of the bridge over the Duddon
Recent felling on Coops Wood has opened up a view of the bridge over the Duddon
Sawmill at Beckfoot On The edge of the hamlet of Beckfoot on the delightful Ulpha Park path.
Sawmill at Beckfoot
On The edge of the hamlet of Beckfoot on the delightful Ulpha Park path.
Bluebells, Furnace Wood In deepest Duddon
Bluebells, Furnace Wood
In deepest Duddon
Dry Tarn, Barrow The drought has dried up this tiny tarn. I suspect it is the same as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3741119">SD1888 : Small tarn on Barrow</a>
Dry Tarn, Barrow
The drought has dried up this tiny tarn. I suspect it is the same as SD1888 : Small tarn on Barrow
Ascending Barrow Looking towards the Duddon estuary
Ascending Barrow
Looking towards the Duddon estuary
On Barrow A rarely frequented top
On Barrow
A rarely frequented top
On Barrow Looks like the top
On Barrow
Looks like the top
Descending Barrow Penn, our next objective in shot
Descending Barrow
Penn, our next objective in shot
Forest Edge Under Barrow
Forest Edge
Under Barrow
Duddon iron furnace (disused) A charcoal burning blast furnace dating from 1736. Isaac Wilkinson's cylinder bellows powered by water were first applied here. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument but is temporarily closed to the public while structural issues are considered. There is a good view from the bridleway that goes past the site.
Duddon iron furnace (disused)
A charcoal burning blast furnace dating from 1736. Isaac Wilkinson's cylinder bellows powered by water were first applied here. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument but is temporarily closed to the public while structural issues are considered. There is a good view from the bridleway that goes past the site.
Pasture by the Duddon The track from Beckfoot skirts this on the west with the Duddon flowing to Rawfold Bridge on the right.
Pasture by the Duddon
The track from Beckfoot skirts this on the west with the Duddon flowing to Rawfold Bridge on the right.
Pivot type mark This Pivot style mark can be found on the SE parapet of the bridge.
Pivot type mark
This Pivot style mark can be found on the SE parapet of the bridge.
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a boulder NE side of the road. It marks a point 128.778m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on a boulder NE side of the road. It marks a point 128.778m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Pivot This OS pivot can be found on a boulder north side of the road. It marks a point 151.068m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Pivot
This OS pivot can be found on a boulder north side of the road. It marks a point 151.068m above mean sea level.
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The Strampets is located at Grid Ref: SD1989 (Lat: 54.292331, Lng: -3.2376567)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.292331,-3.2376567
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 54.295723/-3.241371
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 54.2957216/-3.2412085
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 54.2956743/-3.2412285
Harry Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 54.28902/-3.2339173
Stanley Wood
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 54.2896792/-3.2326764
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