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Calfhow Head

Landscape Feature in Cumberland Eden

England

Calfhow Head

Field and boundary of Greystoke Forest
Field and boundary of Greystoke Forest Credit: Steven Brown

Calfhow Head is a prominent landscape feature located in the county of Cumberland, England. Situated in the western part of the county, Calfhow Head is a headland that extends into the Irish Sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 150 meters (492 feet), Calfhow Head is characterized by its rugged terrain and stunning cliffs that drop dramatically into the sea below. The headland is composed mainly of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped and carved by the constant battering of the waves over centuries.

The area surrounding Calfhow Head is known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. The headland itself is covered in a blanket of lush green grass and is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and wildflowers. Visitors can also spot a range of bird species, such as fulmars, guillemots, and kittiwakes, as they nest and soar above the cliffs.

Calfhow Head offers a multitude of recreational activities for nature enthusiasts and hikers. There are several walking trails that allow visitors to explore the headland and take in its stunning vistas. The headland also provides an ideal vantage point for observing marine life, as seals can often be seen basking on the rocks or swimming in the crystal-clear waters.

Overall, Calfhow Head is a captivating landscape feature that showcases the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of the Cumberland coastline. Its majestic cliffs, diverse plant life, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a truly immersive experience in nature.

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Calfhow Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.685824/-2.9316807 or Grid Reference NY4032. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field and boundary of Greystoke Forest
Field and boundary of Greystoke Forest
Outcrops of limestone on Highbanks [Murrah Hill] Highbanks and Murrah Hill are names which do not appear on OS maps and have been created perhaps as the hill feature qualifies as a TuMP - a hill with at least 30 metres or more prominence. There are several surface outcrops of limestone on the hill, almost in the form of pavement; this is one of the examples. There's surely a rogue boulder perched beside the outcrop, presumably an erratic. The distant trees seen through thin mist are in the Greystoke Forest.
Outcrops of limestone on Highbanks [Murrah Hill]
Highbanks and Murrah Hill are names which do not appear on OS maps and have been created perhaps as the hill feature qualifies as a TuMP - a hill with at least 30 metres or more prominence. There are several surface outcrops of limestone on the hill, almost in the form of pavement; this is one of the examples. There's surely a rogue boulder perched beside the outcrop, presumably an erratic. The distant trees seen through thin mist are in the Greystoke Forest.
Forest road through Speaker Gully plantation A relatively light duty road heading north-north-east through the plantation which is part of Greystoke Forest.
Forest road through Speaker Gully plantation
A relatively light duty road heading north-north-east through the plantation which is part of Greystoke Forest.
Rough vegetation beside forest road Tussocks close to the western edge of Greystoke Forest seen in dull lighting with Carrock Fell the distant hill beyond the plantations.
Rough vegetation beside forest road
Tussocks close to the western edge of Greystoke Forest seen in dull lighting with Carrock Fell the distant hill beyond the plantations.
Forest road at the heart of Greystoke Forest Gillcambon Beck and its tributaries drain Greystoke Forest carrying water to the north. The road is seen heading near to north having climbed away from the main stream and will cross side streams as it continues towards the minor feature named as Tippy Hills.
Forest road at the heart of Greystoke Forest
Gillcambon Beck and its tributaries drain Greystoke Forest carrying water to the north. The road is seen heading near to north having climbed away from the main stream and will cross side streams as it continues towards the minor feature named as Tippy Hills.
Greystoke Forest A butterfly infested clearing in Greystoke Forest
Greystoke Forest
A butterfly infested clearing in Greystoke Forest
Greystoke Forest The Larches car park in Greystoke Forest, Cumbria. Situated at the north east of the forest, one of two main car parks for accessing the walks there which are well waymarked and offer nice and easy walks for unfit people like me.
Greystoke Forest
The Larches car park in Greystoke Forest, Cumbria. Situated at the north east of the forest, one of two main car parks for accessing the walks there which are well waymarked and offer nice and easy walks for unfit people like me.
Berrier Hill View of Greystoke Forest to the north
Berrier Hill
View of Greystoke Forest to the north
Across the old wood site and up to the new wood. The maps show a wood in the ditch area in the foreground but I do not think there have been trees here for a long time.
Across the old wood site and up to the new wood.
The maps show a wood in the ditch area in the foreground but I do not think there have been trees here for a long time.
Rolling Parkland in Greystoke Park. A shepherds work building lies at the top of the photo barely visible.
Rolling Parkland in Greystoke Park.
A shepherds work building lies at the top of the photo barely visible.
Limekiln and quad bike tracks. Such is diversity although to be fair the limekilns have not been used for some time.
Limekiln and quad bike tracks.
Such is diversity although to be fair the limekilns have not been used for some time.
Old wood new wood. Sheep seem oblivious to the timber growing around them but they have plenty of grass.
Old wood new wood.
Sheep seem oblivious to the timber growing around them but they have plenty of grass.
An entrance to Greystoke Forest. Brand new this one may be something to do with the new owner.
An entrance to Greystoke Forest.
Brand new this one may be something to do with the new owner.
Gillcambon Tarn The frozen waters of the tarn sit amid sparse deciduous woodland and low altitude moorland.
Gillcambon Tarn
The frozen waters of the tarn sit amid sparse deciduous woodland and low altitude moorland.
Berrier Hill These rough pastures are the site of a proposed windfarm. The view takes in the hazy Eden valley. The Pennines beyond could be mistaken for a cloud.
Berrier Hill
These rough pastures are the site of a proposed windfarm. The view takes in the hazy Eden valley. The Pennines beyond could be mistaken for a cloud.
Hawthorn on Berrier Hill Standing on the more northerly of two lines of limestone outcrops. None of the rocks on either of the scarps are visible as they face southwest.
Hawthorn on Berrier Hill
Standing on the more northerly of two lines of limestone outcrops. None of the rocks on either of the scarps are visible as they face southwest.
Greystoke Forest A view across the extensive forestry to Carrock Fell from Berrier Hill.
Greystoke Forest
A view across the extensive forestry to Carrock Fell from Berrier Hill.
Rough pasture beside Greystoke Forest The wall heading southeast towards Square Plantation.
Rough pasture beside Greystoke Forest
The wall heading southeast towards Square Plantation.
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Calfhow Head is located at Grid Ref: NY4032 (Lat: 54.685824, Lng: -2.9316807)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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