Fleetholme Dub

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Fleetholme Dub

OS Bench Mark OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on the corner of Rose Cottage. 469.3 feet above old datum. Badly eroded and almost illegible.
OS Bench Mark Credit: Phil Johnstone

Fleetholme Dub, located in Westmorland, England, is a picturesque freshwater marsh that has gained recognition for its natural beauty. Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, it is considered one of the most stunning dubs in the region. Surrounded by lush greenery and nestled between rolling hills, this tranquil oasis offers a serene escape for both locals and visitors alike.

The dub is primarily fed by natural springs and rainfall, resulting in crystal clear and unpolluted water. It boasts a diverse range of aquatic flora, including reeds, water lilies, and various types of submerged vegetation. This rich plant life provides a habitat for numerous species of wildlife, making Fleetholme Dub a haven for nature enthusiasts.

Birdwatchers flock to the dub, as it attracts a wide variety of avian species throughout the year. Common sightings include herons, ducks, swans, and an array of smaller water birds. In the summer months, the air is filled with the melodious songs of warblers and other songbirds that nest in the surrounding trees.

The dub has become popular among anglers, as it is home to a healthy population of freshwater fish, such as perch, roach, and pike. Fishing enthusiasts can be seen casting their lines from the banks or launching small boats into the calm waters.

Fleetholme Dub is easily accessible, with a public footpath leading visitors directly to its shores. There are also designated picnic spots and benches dotted around the area, allowing visitors to relax and soak in the tranquil ambiance.

Overall, Fleetholme Dub is a stunning freshwater marsh that offers a sanctuary for both wildlife and humans alike. Its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in nature.

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Fleetholme Dub Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.362834/-2.5814855 or Grid Reference SD6296. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

OS Bench Mark OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on the corner of Rose Cottage. 469.3 feet above old datum. Badly eroded and almost illegible.
OS Bench Mark
OS cut bench mark from the 19th century levelling, on the corner of Rose Cottage. 469.3 feet above old datum. Badly eroded and almost illegible.
M6, Lunedale
M6, Lunedale
Castley A farm at the foot of Fell Head.
Castley
A farm at the foot of Fell Head.
Tarnhouse Barn
Tarnhouse Barn
Fields around the Chapel Beck The chapel which gives its name to the beck is on the right.
Fields around the Chapel Beck
The chapel which gives its name to the beck is on the right.
Lowgill Viaduct On the Ingleton Branch between Tebay and Clapham. The line closed gradually with various services being withdrawn over the 1950s and 1960s with the tracks finally lifted in 1967.
Lowgill Viaduct
On the Ingleton Branch between Tebay and Clapham. The line closed gradually with various services being withdrawn over the 1950s and 1960s with the tracks finally lifted in 1967.
B6257 Passing Lowgill Viaduct.
B6257
Passing Lowgill Viaduct.
Bridge  - M6 northbound
Bridge - M6 northbound
 M6 northbound
M6 northbound
Whin's Farm beneath Fell Head, Howgill Fells.
Whin's
Farm beneath Fell Head, Howgill Fells.
B6257 A very quiet road in Westmorland.
B6257
A very quiet road in Westmorland.
B6257 A very quiet road in Westmorland.
B6257
A very quiet road in Westmorland.
Lowgill Viaduct Lowgill Viaduct, Ingleton branch. The Ingleton branch left the Skipton - Lancaster line at Clapham Junction and ran through Ingleton, Kirkby Lonsdale & Sedburgh, joining what is now the WCML at Lowgill, south of Tebay. Had the Midland and the LNWR reached agreement before parliament forced the Midland to build the S&C, this would have been the Midland’s main line to Scotland. As it was, the Midland was ordered to follow through with its plans for the S&C, and the Ingleton branch operated for around a century as a country backwater and sometime diversionary route. Opened 1861, closed to passengers 1954 and closed outright 1967.
Lowgill Viaduct
Lowgill Viaduct, Ingleton branch. The Ingleton branch left the Skipton - Lancaster line at Clapham Junction and ran through Ingleton, Kirkby Lonsdale & Sedburgh, joining what is now the WCML at Lowgill, south of Tebay. Had the Midland and the LNWR reached agreement before parliament forced the Midland to build the S&C, this would have been the Midland’s main line to Scotland. As it was, the Midland was ordered to follow through with its plans for the S&C, and the Ingleton branch operated for around a century as a country backwater and sometime diversionary route. Opened 1861, closed to passengers 1954 and closed outright 1967.
Boundary Marker Cast-iron county bridge marker at SE end of Crook of Lune Bridge. 'WR' on both faces.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_SEDB05br
Boundary Marker
Cast-iron county bridge marker at SE end of Crook of Lune Bridge. 'WR' on both faces. Milestone Society National ID: YW_SEDB05br
Footpath on Firbank Fell
Footpath on Firbank Fell
Gated Path Towards Birchfield
Gated Path Towards Birchfield
Culvert under Fairmile Road Dry Gill, in name only. Linghaw (left) and Fell Head are in the background.
Culvert under Fairmile Road
Dry Gill, in name only. Linghaw (left) and Fell Head are in the background.
Lowgill Viaduct from the M6 Lowgill Viaduct was built in 1859 by Joseph Locke and John Errington for the Ingleton Branch Line of the London and North Western Railway. The 11 arched viaduct carried the railway over the valley of a beck, near the hamlet of Beck Foot, south of Lowgill, where there was once a railway station. The branch line closed in 1954 and the viaduct is now disused. The viaduct is Grade II listed
Lowgill Viaduct from the M6
Lowgill Viaduct was built in 1859 by Joseph Locke and John Errington for the Ingleton Branch Line of the London and North Western Railway. The 11 arched viaduct carried the railway over the valley of a beck, near the hamlet of Beck Foot, south of Lowgill, where there was once a railway station. The branch line closed in 1954 and the viaduct is now disused. The viaduct is Grade II listed
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Fleetholme Dub is located at Grid Ref: SD6296 (Lat: 54.362834, Lng: -2.5814855)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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