Low Torver Park

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Low Torver Park

Torver Goods Yard The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage.  The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington.  The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms.  The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.
Torver Goods Yard Credit: Adrian Taylor

Low Torver Park is a picturesque region located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated amidst the stunning Cumbrian countryside, the park offers visitors a unique blend of downs and moorland landscapes. Spanning over a vast area, Low Torver Park is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The park is renowned for its rolling downs, characterized by gently sloping hills covered in lush green grasses. These downs provide a perfect backdrop for leisurely walks and picnics, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the surrounding nature. The open expanses of the downs also make it an ideal spot for outdoor activities such as kite flying and frisbee.

In addition to the downs, Low Torver Park is also home to sprawling moorlands. These moors are covered in heather, creating a vibrant purple carpet that stretches as far as the eye can see. The moorlands are rich in wildlife, attracting birdwatchers and nature photographers who come to observe species like curlews, lapwings, and red grouse in their natural habitat.

The park offers numerous walking trails, catering to both novice and experienced hikers. These trails wind through the downs and moorlands, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also explore nearby attractions, including the picturesque Coniston Water, which offers opportunities for boating and fishing.

With its stunning downs, vibrant moorlands, and a variety of outdoor activities, Low Torver Park is a haven for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of Lancashire's natural landscapes.

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Low Torver Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.341239/-3.1037618 or Grid Reference SD2894. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Torver Goods Yard The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage.  The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington.  The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms.  The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.
Torver Goods Yard
The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage. The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington. The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms. The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.
Torver The road here passing in front of the cottages and The Wilson Arms was originally the A593 road until it was realigned between a point near Torver Station and Dalton Road Gates level crossing, taking advantage of the alignment of the former railway.
Torver
The road here passing in front of the cottages and The Wilson Arms was originally the A593 road until it was realigned between a point near Torver Station and Dalton Road Gates level crossing, taking advantage of the alignment of the former railway.
Public footpath beside Torver Beck The footpath is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6957799">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck</a>).
Public footpath beside Torver Beck
The footpath is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck).
Footbridge over Torver Beck The bridge takes a public footpath across Torver Beck which drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water.
The Cumbria Way long distance path crosses the bridge (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939286">SD2892 : Public footpath beside Torver Beck</a>).
Footbridge over Torver Beck
The bridge takes a public footpath across Torver Beck which drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. The Cumbria Way long distance path crosses the bridge (next photograph SD2892 : Public footpath beside Torver Beck).
Footpath near Torver Beck The Cumbria Way long distance path follows a public footpath off Torver Low Common on the approach to Torver Beck.  Northbound walkers following the route of The Cumbria Way keep right at this path junction (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939295">SD2892 : Footbridge over Torver Beck</a>).
Footpath near Torver Beck
The Cumbria Way long distance path follows a public footpath off Torver Low Common on the approach to Torver Beck. Northbound walkers following the route of The Cumbria Way keep right at this path junction (next photograph SD2892 : Footbridge over Torver Beck).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck beside power lines, following a public footpath on the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939302">SD2892 : Footpath near Torver Beck</a>).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs
The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck beside power lines, following a public footpath on the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : Footpath near Torver Beck).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck, following a public footpath across the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939311">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs</a>).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs
The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck, following a public footpath across the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs).
The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck The Cumbria Way follows a field boundary wall on the approach to the road at Delicars (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6961731">SD2892 : Footpath gate near Delicars</a>).
The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck
The Cumbria Way follows a field boundary wall on the approach to the road at Delicars (next photograph SD2892 : Footpath gate near Delicars).
Torver Beck Torver Beck drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water.
These modest waterfalls are beside The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle.
Torver Beck
Torver Beck drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. These modest waterfalls are beside The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle.
The Cumbria Way, Delicars A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6965796">SD2892 : A5084 road and car park, Delicars</a>).
The Cumbria Way, Delicars
A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : A5084 road and car park, Delicars).
Footpath gate near Delicars A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, passing through a wooden gate before it reaches the road.
This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6961724">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars</a>).
Footpath gate near Delicars
A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, passing through a wooden gate before it reaches the road. This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars).
The Cumbria Way, Delicars The Cumbria Way follows a farm track near Delicars.
The track is also a public footpath from Delicars to Coniston (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6972041">SD2892 : Gate on The Cumbria Way</a>).
The Cumbria Way, Delicars
The Cumbria Way follows a farm track near Delicars. The track is also a public footpath from Delicars to Coniston (next photograph SD2892 : Gate on The Cumbria Way).
The Cumbria Way near Delicars The Cumbria Way follows a public footpath along a farm track near Delicars.
Northbound walkers following The Cumbria way should keep left where the track divides 55m (60 yards) after leaving the car park at Delicars (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6964835">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars</a>).
The Cumbria Way near Delicars
The Cumbria Way follows a public footpath along a farm track near Delicars. Northbound walkers following The Cumbria way should keep left where the track divides 55m (60 yards) after leaving the car park at Delicars (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars).
Farm track, Delicars This farm track leaves the south end of the small roadside car park at Delicars to serve nearby fields.  The track is also the route of The Cumbria Way long distance footpath from Ulverston to Carlisle
(next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7428706">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars</a>).
Farm track, Delicars
This farm track leaves the south end of the small roadside car park at Delicars to serve nearby fields. The track is also the route of The Cumbria Way long distance footpath from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars).
A5084 road and car park, Delicars The public footpath sign points along The Cumbria Way which joins the A5084 road at this point.  Northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way long distance trail cross the road to the small car park at Delicars and turn right onto a track leading up the bank; this is the start of a public footpath along the shores of Coniston Water to Coniston (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6965781">SD2892 : Farm track, Delicars</a>).
A5084 road and car park, Delicars
The public footpath sign points along The Cumbria Way which joins the A5084 road at this point. Northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way long distance trail cross the road to the small car park at Delicars and turn right onto a track leading up the bank; this is the start of a public footpath along the shores of Coniston Water to Coniston (next photograph SD2892 : Farm track, Delicars).
Torver Station The station building is now let as a holiday cottage and the old platform is still visible.  The platform and track bed have been converted into a garden with a fenced pond.
Torver station was on the Foxfield to Coniston branch of The Furness Railway.  It was only provided with a single low platform; the red sandstone coping stones still bear a few faint traces of white paint on the platform edge more than 60 years after the line closed to passengers.
Torver Station
The station building is now let as a holiday cottage and the old platform is still visible. The platform and track bed have been converted into a garden with a fenced pond. Torver station was on the Foxfield to Coniston branch of The Furness Railway. It was only provided with a single low platform; the red sandstone coping stones still bear a few faint traces of white paint on the platform edge more than 60 years after the line closed to passengers.
Gate on The Cumbria Way The gate is on the public footpath from Delicars to Coniston which is also the route of the Cumbria Way (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6972052">SD2892 : Grassy Tracks</a>).
Gate on The Cumbria Way
The gate is on the public footpath from Delicars to Coniston which is also the route of the Cumbria Way (next photograph SD2892 : Grassy Tracks).
The Cumbria Way above Sunny Bank This grassy farmer’s track leads onto Torver Back Common; it is also the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6972253">SD2992 : The Cumbria Way near Coniston Water</a>).
The Cumbria Way above Sunny Bank
This grassy farmer’s track leads onto Torver Back Common; it is also the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph SD2992 : The Cumbria Way near Coniston Water).
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Low Torver Park is located at Grid Ref: SD2894 (Lat: 54.341239, Lng: -3.1037618)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.341239,-3.1037618
Bus Stop
Church House Inn (S bound)
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
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Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
Church House Inn (N bound)
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Check Date Shelter: 2022-07-19
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Post Box
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Post Box
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Telephone
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Waste Basket
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Give Way
Direction: backward
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Brigg House
Addr City: Torver, Coniston
Addr Postcode: LA21 8AY
Phone: +44 15395 38180
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Website: https://www.lakeland-cottage-company.co.uk/lake-district-cottage/brigg_house/
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Torver
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Torver
Abandoned Railway: station
Railway: site
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Wikipedia: en:Torver railway station
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Torver Deli
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Addr Postcode: LA21 8BB
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Booth: K6
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Description: fish tank in old red phone box outside Torver Deli
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Tourism: aquarium
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Power: pole
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Bench
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Waste Basket
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Vending Machine
Note: Donation box built into the wall of the village hall, doesn’t issue tickets
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Lit: no
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Bicycle Parking
Capacity: 3
Covered: yes
Url: https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/193876/
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Ford: yes
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Bench
Note: horse shoe shaped bench. no back. inscribed with places on the old railway line
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Power: pole
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