Banker's Dub

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Westmorland Eden

England

Banker's Dub

Cross Keys Inn, Tebay Credit: Ian Taylor

Banker's Dub is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Westmorland, a county in the northwest region of England. This tranquil oasis is nestled amidst the verdant rolling hills and breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District National Park. Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, the dub (a local term for a small body of water) is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, and bird watchers.

The main attraction of Banker's Dub is its stunning lake, which is surrounded by lush vegetation and reed beds. The pristine waters provide a habitat for a wide array of aquatic plants and animals, including various species of fish, frogs, and waterfowl. Bird watchers can spot a diverse range of avian species, such as herons, swans, ducks, and geese, which are drawn to the plentiful food sources and peaceful surroundings.

The dub also features a small pool and a serene pond, which add to the charm of the area. These smaller bodies of water are ideal for observing smaller creatures like dragonflies, water beetles, and newts. The surrounding freshwater marsh further enhances the biodiversity of the site, providing a habitat for numerous wetland plants and insects.

Visitors to Banker's Dub can enjoy leisurely walks along well-maintained footpaths that encircle the water bodies. The tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural beauty make it an ideal spot for picnics, photography, and simply unwinding in nature's embrace.

Overall, Banker's Dub is a hidden gem in Westmorland, offering a peaceful retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of a freshwater marsh and enjoy the wonders of the local wildlife.

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Banker's Dub Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.443608/-2.5689678 or Grid Reference NY6305. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cross Keys Inn, Tebay

Ian Taylor

Old Boundary Marker on the road between Gaisgill and Kelleth

Parish Boundary Marker on the south side of the road between Gaisgill and Kelleth, west of Rayne Bridge. Inscribed TOWNSHIP / OF / LONGDALE and TOWNSHIP / OF / TEBAY on adjacent faces. On the current boundary of Tebay and Orton. Tebay and Longdale were townships in Orton parish. Tebay became a separate parish in 1897 but Longdale remained part of Orton. See also Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: WE_TEBORT01pb

M Cowperthwaite

Junction 38 Truckstop, Tebay

Richard Cooke

Stile on Coatflatt footpath

The stile seems quite substantial and robust, despite the adjacent wall being in a state of collapse - maybe undermined by those pesky moles ? The footpath itself is pretty faint on the ground but sticks to the flat grassy grazing land on the floodplain of Chapel Beck which flows on the left past the clump of conifers, on its way to meet the River Lune just before Tebay Bridge.

Andy Waddington

Chapel Beck flows past Coatflatt Mill

Chapel Beck flows from Orton to join the River Lune just above Tebay Bridge, but the eponymous chapel seems to have been away from any village, and adjacent to the ancient feature of Lady Well, just over a kilometre upstream of where the photographer was standing. The public footpath (which is to the right of the drystone wall over which the shot was taken and which is not visible) passes to the right of the Mill and continues only to the minor road just beyond it.

Andy Waddington

Start of track to Coatflatt Hall

The track is not a public right of way, but the owners of the land where the public footpath leaves it to head south for Tebay bridge have made the gate so difficult to open that I gave up and walked to the road here, thus gaining a square I hadn't intended to visit.

Andy Waddington

River Lune

Flowing towards the M6 motorway at Old Tebay

Kevin Waterhouse

Terraced housing on Church Street

Built with the traditional slate like walling stone split in long thin pieces with recessed mortar joints

Kevin Waterhouse

Ford on Rais Beck.

An update on this photograph from 2021 by Peter McDermott: Link

John Walton

Benchmark on 'Ivy Dene'

Ordnance survey rivet benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

A row of houses beside the B6260

There is an OS benchmark NY6105 : Benchmark on 'Ivy Dene' on the left hand side of the nearest house on a ledge under the downpipe on the corner

Roger Templeman

Sheepscar Cottage, Old Tebay

Roger Templeman

Tebay Bridge

The bridge takes the B6260 over the River Lune

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on gatepost beside B6260

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Gateway beside B6260 west of Coatflatt Hall

There is an OS benchmark NY6105 : Benchmark on gatepost beside B6260 on the stone gatepost

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on wall of 'Bank View', Orton Road

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Houses set back from Orton Road

There is an OS benchmark NY6104 : Benchmark on wall of 'Bank View', Orton Road on the orange stone block set into the wall at the junction near the middle of the image

Roger Templeman