West Park

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

West Park

Recent felling on Coops Wood has opened up a view of the bridge over the Duddon Credit: Mick Garratt

West Park is a picturesque area located in Lancashire, England. It is known for its stunning downs and moorland, which attract visitors from all over the country. The downs, characterized by their rolling hills and open grasslands, offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including several rare and protected species. Visitors can expect to see wildflowers dotting the landscape during the spring and summer months, while birdwatchers can spot various species of birds throughout the year.

West Park is also popular among outdoor enthusiasts, offering ample opportunities for hiking, walking, and cycling. There are numerous well-maintained trails that wind through the downs and moorland, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area at their own pace.

In addition to its natural attractions, West Park boasts several amenities for visitors. There are picnic areas where families and friends can enjoy a meal amidst the tranquil surroundings. The park also features a visitor center, where visitors can learn more about the local wildlife and history of the area.

Overall, West Park, Lancashire, offers a serene and idyllic escape for nature lovers. With its downs and moorland, stunning views, and abundant wildlife, it provides a unique and unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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West Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.282043/-3.2107442 or Grid Reference SD2188. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Recent felling on Coops Wood has opened up a view of the bridge over the Duddon

Mick Garratt

Bluebells, Furnace Wood

In deepest Duddon

Michael Graham

Duddon iron furnace (disused)

A charcoal burning blast furnace dating from 1736. Isaac Wilkinson's cylinder bellows powered by water were first applied here. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument but is temporarily closed to the public while structural issues are considered. There is a good view from the bridleway that goes past the site.

Chris Allen

Pivot type mark

This Pivot style mark can be found on the SE parapet of the bridge.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (G3075)

This OS Flush Bracket can be found on a roadside building at Duddon Bridge Farm. It marks a point 10.398m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on a rock face west side of the road. It marks a point 31.425m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Rough grazing near Holme Farm

East of the A595.

JThomas

A595 towards Broughton in Furness

JThomas

Cottages, Duddon Bridge

JThomas

A595, Duddon Bridge

Towards Broughton in Furness.

JThomas

River Duddon from Duddon Bridge

JThomas

Duddon Bridge Cottage, Duddon Bridge

JThomas

Elizabeth II postbox on the A595, Duddon Bridge

Postbox No. LA20 68. See SD1988 : Smithy Lane, Duddon Bridge for context.

JThomas

Smithy Lane, Duddon Bridge

Showing position of Postbox No. LA20 68. See SD1988 : Elizabeth II postbox on the A595, Duddon Bridge for postbox.

JThomas

Broughton-in-Furness

Looking towards the town square from the driveway of Broughton Tower

Rosalind Mitchell

Waterfall near Duddon Bridge

The public footpath from Duddon Bridge up onto Wrayslack goes through the quiet woods the blanket these slopes of the Duddon valley, with a beck accompanying the path towards the bottom.

Stephen Dawson

High Cross Inn

As its name suggests, the High Cross Inn is situated at a crossroads on top of a ridge, which lies between the town of Broughton in Furness and the Duddon valley.

Stephen Dawson

'Donkey Rock', Broughton-in-Furness

By the roadside at SD210867, Bush Green Quarry has a cliff-face 70m across and 10m high that shows 'sole structures' in the almost vertically bedded turbidite sandstones and mudstones (Coniston Grits) of Silurian age, about 400 million years old. These are knobbly lumps on the surface of the rock, formed by the deposition of hard material on the sea-bed by deep-water currents, and there are more than 1800 of them, mainly types known as flute and load casts, covering six bedding planes (see Link

Foxfield.html). Further information see Moseley 1978 Geology of the Lake District, p 143, Yorkshire Geological Society.