Grey Stone Moss

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Grey Stone Moss

Birch Bank Farm A view of Birch Bank Farm and holiday cottage.
Birch Bank Farm Credit: neil hanson

Grey Stone Moss is a picturesque area located in the county of Lancashire, England. Spread across the Downs and Moorland regions, it offers a serene and captivating landscape that attracts nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

Covered in lush greenery, Grey Stone Moss is home to a variety of mosses, ferns, and other vegetation, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. The mosses, in particular, lend the area its name and are a prominent feature, adding an enchanting touch to the surroundings.

The Downs section of Grey Stone Moss offers vast expanses of rolling hills, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the countryside. The undulating terrain is adorned with heather, gorse, and scattered patches of wildflowers, adding pops of color to the landscape. This area is a haven for hikers and walkers, who can explore the numerous trails and footpaths that crisscross the region.

On the other hand, the Moorland section of Grey Stone Moss offers a more rugged and wild experience. Here, visitors can encounter vast stretches of open land, dotted with rocky outcrops and heathlands. The moors are known for their unique flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and insects. The area is often frequented by birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, who can observe the diverse avian population and other wildlife.

Overall, Grey Stone Moss, Lancashire, is a natural paradise that showcases the beauty and diversity of the English countryside. Whether it's exploring the rolling hills of the Downs or venturing into the untamed moorlands, visitors are sure to be captivated by the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife that this area has to offer.

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Grey Stone Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.268041/-3.1340193 or Grid Reference SD2686. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Birch Bank Farm A view of Birch Bank Farm and holiday cottage.
Birch Bank Farm
A view of Birch Bank Farm and holiday cottage.
Cottages at Gawthwaite, Cumbria Gawthwaite from the A5092 with a background of low lying clouds over Lowick
Cottages at Gawthwaite, Cumbria
Gawthwaite from the A5092 with a background of low lying clouds over Lowick
Gawthwaite From the Ulverston Road
Gawthwaite
From the Ulverston Road
Farmland Near Beanthwaite Looking towards the Furness Fells
Farmland Near Beanthwaite
Looking towards the Furness Fells
Low Heathwaite Gate Road junction at western edge of hilly moorland.
Low Heathwaite Gate
Road junction at western edge of hilly moorland.
Lin Crag Farm Spelt 'Lynne Cragg' on the sign on the wall.
Lin Crag Farm
Spelt 'Lynne Cragg' on the sign on the wall.
Near Gawthwaite Land Farmland in the foothill of the lakeland Fells
Near Gawthwaite Land
Farmland in the foothill of the lakeland Fells
Bluebells In full swing in the woods around Foundry Beck.
Bluebells
In full swing in the woods around Foundry Beck.
Approaching Gawthwaite From the A5092
Approaching Gawthwaite
From the A5092
Kirkby Moor From the road to Woodland
Kirkby Moor
From the road to Woodland
Great Burney Looking up the gentle south west spur of Great Burney on Kirkby Moor.
Great Burney
Looking up the gentle south west spur of Great Burney on Kirkby Moor.
Tarn Heathwaite Fell
Tarn Heathwaite Fell
Looking towards Blawith Knott From the fell road to Woodland
Looking towards Blawith Knott
From the fell road to Woodland
Sheep and Gate Above Press beck on the road to Grizebeck.
Sheep and Gate
Above Press beck on the road to Grizebeck.
Kiln Bank Farm Part of the Cumbria Way as it passes Kiln Bank Farm.
Kiln Bank Farm
Part of the Cumbria Way as it passes Kiln Bank Farm.
Cairn below Great Burney Cairn in a coll on a footpath to Gawthwaite
Cairn below Great Burney
Cairn in a coll on a footpath to Gawthwaite
The road to Burney End
The road to Burney End
Disused Quarry Small quarry now the resting place for a bit of old fencing
Disused Quarry
Small quarry now the resting place for a bit of old fencing
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Grey Stone Moss is located at Grid Ref: SD2686 (Lat: 54.268041, Lng: -3.1340193)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.268041,-3.1340193
Grey Stone Moss
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.2673824/-3.1351781
Little Burney
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.269572/-3.1332308
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.2650755/-3.128376
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 54.2686336/-3.1403717
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.2688905/-3.1404723
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