Hirst Park

Downs, Moorland in Cumberland Copeland

England

Hirst Park

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass Credit: Colin Pyle

Hirst Park, located in Cumberland, England, is a picturesque and expansive recreational area that encompasses various landscapes, including downs, moorland, and woodlands. Covering an extensive area of approximately 500 acres, the park offers a diverse range of natural habitats and stunning views for visitors to enjoy.

The downs in Hirst Park are characterized by their gently rolling hills and open grassland, making them ideal for leisurely walks and picnics. The park's moorland areas showcase the region's rugged beauty, with heather-covered hills and rocky outcrops providing a sense of tranquility and a perfect backdrop for nature enthusiasts.

For those seeking more adventurous activities, the park offers a network of well-maintained trails and paths, making it ideal for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The diverse flora and fauna present in Hirst Park also provide ample opportunities for wildlife spotting and bird watching.

The park's woodlands, comprising a mix of native and exotic trees, create a serene atmosphere and offer shade during hot summer days. Visitors can explore these woodlands through well-marked trails, discovering hidden pockets of nature and enjoying the calming sounds of birdsong.

Hirst Park also boasts various amenities to enhance visitors' experiences. There are designated picnic areas, children's play areas, and even a café where visitors can relax and refuel. Additionally, the park hosts regular events and activities, including guided nature walks and educational programs, further promoting an appreciation for the local environment.

In conclusion, Hirst Park in Cumberland is a stunning natural haven, offering an array of landscapes and recreational opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy. With its downs, moorland, and woodlands, the park provides a diverse and captivating experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Hirst Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.357924/-3.3762804 or Grid Reference SD1096. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 at Muncaster Mill
A595 at Muncaster Mill
Roman Bath House Remains, Ravenglass Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd-century Roman fort and naval base. The bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival". The still standing walls are 13 ft (4 m) high, there are patches of the internal rendering, in dull red and white cement, and traces of the splayed window openings remain.

The relatively good state of preservation of the bath house is believed to be attributable to its being adapted for domestic use in the medieval period.

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Roman Bath House Remains, Ravenglass
Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd-century Roman fort and naval base. The bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival". The still standing walls are 13 ft (4 m) high, there are patches of the internal rendering, in dull red and white cement, and traces of the splayed window openings remain. The relatively good state of preservation of the bath house is believed to be attributable to its being adapted for domestic use in the medieval period. LinkExternal link
Carriage drive, Muncaster Castle This is the carriage drive from the public car park beside the A595 and West Lodge to Muncaster Castle.
Carriage drive, Muncaster Castle
This is the carriage drive from the public car park beside the A595 and West Lodge to Muncaster Castle.
The Carriage Drive, Muncaster Castle Rhododendrons in bloom
The Carriage Drive, Muncaster Castle
Rhododendrons in bloom
Dead tree from the train Sheep grazing  in a meadow between the River Mite and the track of the Ravenglass  and Eskdale railway
Dead tree from the train
Sheep grazing in a meadow between the River Mite and the track of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway
Approaching Muncaster Mill On the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Approaching Muncaster Mill
On the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Cottages at Walls Walls is a small group of houses south of the coastal village of Ravenglass.
Cottages at Walls
Walls is a small group of houses south of the coastal village of Ravenglass.
Newtown Newtown is a settlement of perhaps just two houses south-east of the village of Ravenglass.
Newtown
Newtown is a settlement of perhaps just two houses south-east of the village of Ravenglass.
Unmade road and bridleway The roughly surfaced road is also a bridleway; it crosses farmland between the village of Ravenglass and the grounds of Muncaster Castle.
Unmade road and bridleway
The roughly surfaced road is also a bridleway; it crosses farmland between the village of Ravenglass and the grounds of Muncaster Castle.
The War Memorial on Walls Drive, Ravenglass
The War Memorial on Walls Drive, Ravenglass
Walls Drive towards Ravenglass
Walls Drive towards Ravenglass
A595 The A595 is a main road  in Cumbria, that starts in Carlisle, passes through Whitehaven, and goes close to Workington, Cockermouth and Wigton. It passes Sellafield and Ravenglass before ending at the Dalton-in-Furness by-pass, in southern Cumbria, where it joins the A590 trunk road.
A595
The A595 is a main road in Cumbria, that starts in Carlisle, passes through Whitehaven, and goes close to Workington, Cockermouth and Wigton. It passes Sellafield and Ravenglass before ending at the Dalton-in-Furness by-pass, in southern Cumbria, where it joins the A590 trunk road.
River Mite The River Mite rises below the summit of Illgill Head and flows through Mitredale to its confluence with the River Esk and River Irt at Ravenglass. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway follows its lower course.
River Mite
The River Mite rises below the summit of Illgill Head and flows through Mitredale to its confluence with the River Esk and River Irt at Ravenglass. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway follows its lower course.
A595 heading south The A595 is a main road  in Cumbria, that starts in Carlisle, passes through Whitehaven, and goes close to Workington, Cockermouth and Wigton. It passes Sellafield and Ravenglass before ending at the Dalton-in-Furness by-pass, in southern Cumbria, where it joins the A590 trunk road.
A595 heading south
The A595 is a main road in Cumbria, that starts in Carlisle, passes through Whitehaven, and goes close to Workington, Cockermouth and Wigton. It passes Sellafield and Ravenglass before ending at the Dalton-in-Furness by-pass, in southern Cumbria, where it joins the A590 trunk road.
War Memorial, A595 War memorials were mainly constructed after WWI to commemorate the troops who gave their lives in the war. Many were then updated after WWII. Some war memorials date back to the Boer War. Almost every town and village in Britain has a War Memorial. They take many forms, the commonest being an obelisk, a cross or statue of a soldier. Some commemorate the inhabitants of a place, some are for schools and others are for companies or Military groupings.
Many memorials are grade II listed, 61 are II* listed, <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_II" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_II">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>*_listed_war_memorials_in_England  
 & 12 are Grade I listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_I_listed_war_memorials_in_England" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_I_listed_war_memorials_in_England">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
A search for memorials can be carried out at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.002006003" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/nav.002006003">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
War Memorial, A595
War memorials were mainly constructed after WWI to commemorate the troops who gave their lives in the war. Many were then updated after WWII. Some war memorials date back to the Boer War. Almost every town and village in Britain has a War Memorial. They take many forms, the commonest being an obelisk, a cross or statue of a soldier. Some commemorate the inhabitants of a place, some are for schools and others are for companies or Military groupings. Many memorials are grade II listed, 61 are II* listed, LinkExternal link*_listed_war_memorials_in_England & 12 are Grade I listed. LinkExternal link A search for memorials can be carried out at LinkExternal link
Lodge, Muncaster Castle
Lodge, Muncaster Castle
Branken Wall
Branken Wall
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Hirst Park is located at Grid Ref: SD1096 (Lat: 54.357924, Lng: -3.3762804)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.357924,-3.3762804
Post Box
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Ref: CA18 35
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
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Hirst Park
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Cafe
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Charging Station
Access: customers
Bicycle: yes
Charge: 1 GBP
Fee: yes
Motorcar: no
Operator: Muncaster Castle
Website: https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/explore/travel/electric-bike-charging-points-in-the-lake-district-cumbria
Lat/Long: 54.3557254/-3.3811517
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3588837/-3.370273
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