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Brockholes Wheel

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Westmorland Eden

England

Brockholes Wheel

ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common The ridge north of Borrowdale.
ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common Credit: Richard Webb

Brockholes Wheel is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Westmorland, a historic county in the northwest of England. Nestled amidst the beautiful countryside, this wheel-shaped body of water is often referred to as a lake, pool, pond, or freshwater marsh due to its unique characteristics.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Brockholes Wheel covers an area of approximately 2 acres. It is formed by a natural depression in the landscape, which has filled with water over time. The wheel shape is due to the presence of a central island in the middle of the water, creating a circular formation.

The water in Brockholes Wheel is sourced from natural springs and rainfall, ensuring a constant flow that supports a diverse ecosystem. The marshy surroundings are home to a wide variety of plant species, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies. These plants provide important habitats for numerous bird species, attracting birdwatchers from far and wide.

The tranquil setting of Brockholes Wheel offers a peaceful retreat for visitors, with opportunities for leisurely walks, picnics, and wildlife observation. The calm waters also make it a popular spot for fishing, with anglers often trying their luck at catching freshwater fish such as perch and roach.

Overall, Brockholes Wheel is a natural gem in the heart of Westmorland, offering a haven for both wildlife and visitors seeking a serene escape in the midst of stunning natural surroundings.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.403553/-2.5985294 or Grid Reference NY6101. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common The ridge north of Borrowdale.
ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common
The ridge north of Borrowdale.
Casterfell Hill
Casterfell Hill
Frost, Roundthwaite A track to or from Borrowdale.
Frost, Roundthwaite
A track to or from Borrowdale.
Dripping hawthorn Drizzly days when the water runs off the track and drips from the trees are also ideal for greying out the background and showing the silhouette of a bare tree. Of several Hawthorns and Ash trees along the way, this one was the most aesthetically pleasing in its context, which is the bottom end of Barrowdale, a valley I've visited twice to look at the Beck, but haven't yet managed to paddle it. At this point it is some way below the path (which is a public bridleway at this point) and barely visible, but a lack of noise suggests nothing too serious in the way of rapids lie hidden down there.
Dripping hawthorn
Drizzly days when the water runs off the track and drips from the trees are also ideal for greying out the background and showing the silhouette of a bare tree. Of several Hawthorns and Ash trees along the way, this one was the most aesthetically pleasing in its context, which is the bottom end of Barrowdale, a valley I've visited twice to look at the Beck, but haven't yet managed to paddle it. At this point it is some way below the path (which is a public bridleway at this point) and barely visible, but a lack of noise suggests nothing too serious in the way of rapids lie hidden down there.
M6 northbound
M6 northbound
Matrix board - M6 northbound
Matrix board - M6 northbound
Rogerhowe Quarry In Lunedale, south of Tebay.
Rogerhowe Quarry
In Lunedale, south of Tebay.
Track on Jeffrey's Mount An all terrain vehicle track running up the ridge. There is a view over Tebay and upper Lunedale with the M6 being all too obvious.
Track on Jeffrey's Mount
An all terrain vehicle track running up the ridge. There is a view over Tebay and upper Lunedale with the M6 being all too obvious.
M6, Lunedale Viaduct over the Lune.
M6, Lunedale
Viaduct over the Lune.
Tracks on Jeffrey's Mount View along the ridge towards Casterfell Hill.
Tracks on Jeffrey's Mount
View along the ridge towards Casterfell Hill.
South side of Jeffrey's Mount Looking into Borrowdale.
South side of Jeffrey's Mount
Looking into Borrowdale.
South side of Jeffrey's Mount View towards Casterfell Hill on the ridge north of Borrowdale.
South side of Jeffrey's Mount
View towards Casterfell Hill on the ridge north of Borrowdale.
Temperature inversion in Lunedale The fog has almost evaporated at this point but was still thick over Morecambe Bay and well to the south. The West Coast Main Line and M6 squeeze through the westernmost of the Yorkshire Dales, a narrow corridor between the Lake District National Park (foreground) and the Yorkshire Dales National Park over the river.
Temperature inversion in Lunedale
The fog has almost evaporated at this point but was still thick over Morecambe Bay and well to the south. The West Coast Main Line and M6 squeeze through the westernmost of the Yorkshire Dales, a narrow corridor between the Lake District National Park (foreground) and the Yorkshire Dales National Park over the river.
M6 crossing the Lune Viaduct at Tebay.
M6 crossing the Lune
Viaduct at Tebay.
Field beside the M6, Lunedale
Field beside the M6, Lunedale
Powson Knott Howgill Fells, Lunedale
Powson Knott
Howgill Fells, Lunedale
View west to Borrowdale As seen from the M6
View west to Borrowdale
As seen from the M6
The final reach of Borrow Beck The A685 bridge (from which this shot was taken) is the landmark for taking out of Borrow Beck, whether you've paddled from High Borrow Bridge by the A6 (involving a remarkably long shuttle by car for the length of the trip) or you've driven a kilometre up the valley and carried in to do just the final and most interesting 2½ kilometres (for which there is probably just about enough water seen here, unlike the upper section which definitely needs more rain). The (topographical) right bank is the right bank to egress, whether just here, or at Low Borrow Bridge just before the confluence with the River Lune. As always with a wooded valley, and especially after a stormy winter such as we have just had, watch out for fallen trees.
The final reach of Borrow Beck
The A685 bridge (from which this shot was taken) is the landmark for taking out of Borrow Beck, whether you've paddled from High Borrow Bridge by the A6 (involving a remarkably long shuttle by car for the length of the trip) or you've driven a kilometre up the valley and carried in to do just the final and most interesting 2½ kilometres (for which there is probably just about enough water seen here, unlike the upper section which definitely needs more rain). The (topographical) right bank is the right bank to egress, whether just here, or at Low Borrow Bridge just before the confluence with the River Lune. As always with a wooded valley, and especially after a stormy winter such as we have just had, watch out for fallen trees.
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Brockholes Wheel is located at Grid Ref: NY6101 (Lat: 54.403553, Lng: -2.5985294)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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