Dunning's Dub

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Westmorland Eden

England

Dunning's Dub

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 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4472287" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4472287">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4472289" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4472289">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: WE_TEBORT01pb — Old Boundary Marker on the road between Gaisgill and Kelleth Credit: M Cowperthwaite

Dunning's Dub is a picturesque freshwater body located in Westmorland, a county in the northwestern region of England. It is a small yet significant wetland feature that encompasses a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh, making it a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The main attraction of Dunning's Dub is its tranquil and idyllic lake. The lake's crystal-clear waters span across a modest area, providing a serene atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. The surrounding landscape is adorned with lush green vegetation, adding to the beauty and charm of the area. The lake is home to various species of fish, creating an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Adjacent to the lake, there is a pool that serves as a natural habitat for a variety of aquatic plants and animals. The pool's still waters reflect the surrounding scenery and provide a serene setting for relaxation and contemplation.

Dunning's Dub also boasts a small pond, which is teeming with life. Here, visitors can observe frogs, newts, and a plethora of insects that thrive in this freshwater habitat. The pond is an excellent educational resource for those interested in studying the delicate balance of ecosystems.

Lastly, the freshwater marsh at Dunning's Dub is a haven for numerous bird species. The marsh provides an abundant food source and nesting grounds for waterfowl and waders, attracting birdwatchers from near and far.

Overall, Dunning's Dub is a natural gem in Westmorland, offering a harmonious blend of lakes, pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes, creating a haven for both nature enthusiasts and wildlife alike.

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Dunning's Dub Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.44526/-2.5673715 or Grid Reference NY6305. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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