Hall Dunnerdale Park Enclosures

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Hall Dunnerdale Park Enclosures

Building at Seathwaite Credit: P Gaskell

Hall Dunnerdale Park Enclosures is a picturesque natural reserve located in the county of Lancashire, England. Spanning over a vast area of downs and moorland, this park is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.

The downs in Hall Dunnerdale Park Enclosures offer visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. With its rolling hills and green pastures, this area is perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. The well-maintained footpaths and trails provide ample opportunity for hikers and nature enthusiasts to explore the park's natural beauty.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland in Hall Dunnerdale Park Enclosures presents a different landscape altogether. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the rugged charm of the Lancashire countryside. The moorland is characterized by its open spaces, heather-covered hills, and scattered woodland. It provides a habitat for various species of birds, such as curlews and golden plovers, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

The park enclosures at Hall Dunnerdale Park are carefully managed to preserve the natural ecosystem. The park authorities have implemented conservation measures to protect the rich biodiversity of the area. Visitors can expect to encounter a range of wildlife, including rabbits, deer, and various species of butterflies.

In conclusion, Hall Dunnerdale Park Enclosures offers a delightful experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its downs, moorland, and diverse wildlife, this Lancashire gem provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Hall Dunnerdale Park Enclosures Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.341988/-3.2039837 or Grid Reference SD2194. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Building at Seathwaite

P Gaskell

Vernacular farm building at Hall Dunnerdale

P Gaskell

Vernacular farm building at The Crook

P Gaskell

Green Pikes

Green Pikes hardly appears prominent from close up, certainly compared to nearby Caw and Pikes. Yet it is sufficiently noticeable when viewed from some directions to merit its own name. In the background is the upper Duddon valley, with Harter Fell on the left.

Alan Jolley

Stickle Tarn

Mick Garratt

Stepping stones across the River Duddon

Mick Garratt

Site of Commonwood Quarries

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Mick Garratt

Tales of a Tarmac LaneâBarn, Bend, and Blue Pipe

A glimpse down a paved path leading to a leftward bend, featuring a stone barn sporting a slate roof, with its barn entrance sealed shut by corrugated steel. A conspicuous coil of blue water pipe leans nonchalently against the barn's side wall.

Mick Garratt

A forest of stakes, no saplings, no tree guards, just stakes

Mick Garratt

Flanked by dry stone walls, a lane bearing the scar of road works

Mick Garratt

Stainton Ground Slate Quarry

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Mick Garratt

Confluence of Tarn Beck with the River Duddon

Mick Garratt

Footbridge over the River Duddon

There are stepping stones a short distance downstream (to the right), but nobody in their right minds would risk them when this bridge, constructed in 1934, is available. The stones are large and often sloping, and a slip could easily result in a broken ankle, or worse. For the acknowledgement to the bridge builder, see SD2296 : River Duddon footbridge plaque.

David Purchase

River Duddon footbridge plaque

The plaque on the bridge seen in SD2296 : Footbridge over the River Duddon and SD2296 : Stone footbridge over River Duddon. If anyone can tell me who A.F. and R.A.F. are, I would be interested. In context, they are clearly not just 'Air Force' and 'Royal Air Force'.

David Purchase

Postbox on Hall Bridge

An unusual spot for a postbox, on a bridge over the River Duddon, but presumably convenient for local residents (and the postman!). The box is seen in more detail in SD2195 : Postbox, Hall Dunnerdale.

David Purchase