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Birkrigg Common

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Birkrigg Common

A5087 Coast Road The A5087 Coast Road in Sea Wood.
A5087 Coast Road Credit: Peter McDermott

Birkrigg Common is a vast expanse of open moorland and rolling downs located in Lancashire, England. Stretching across an area of approximately 200 hectares, it is situated near the village of Bardsea, just south of the town of Ulverston. The common is a designated Local Nature Reserve and offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and avid walkers alike.

The moorland landscape of Birkrigg Common is characterized by its undulating hills, heather-clad slopes, and panoramic views. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including many species of wildflowers, grasses, and mosses. Birdwatchers can often spot various avian species, such as curlews, lapwings, and skylarks, soaring through the skies.

One of the prominent features of the common is the ancient stone circle located on its eastern side. Known as Birkrigg Stone Circle, it dates back to the Bronze Age and consists of two concentric rings of stones. This archaeological site is of great historical and cultural significance, attracting visitors who are interested in exploring the area's ancient past.

Birkrigg Common offers numerous footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its vast expanses. The paths wind through the moorland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Morecambe Bay. The common is also a popular spot for picnics, with several designated areas providing benches and tables for visitors to enjoy a meal amidst the tranquil surroundings.

Overall, Birkrigg Common is a haven of natural beauty, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the rugged landscapes of Lancashire's downs and moorland.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.15912/-3.0947582 or Grid Reference SD2874. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A5087 Coast Road The A5087 Coast Road in Sea Wood.
A5087 Coast Road
The A5087 Coast Road in Sea Wood.
A5087 Coast Road The A5087 Coast Road at Seawood Farm.
A5087 Coast Road
The A5087 Coast Road at Seawood Farm.
Baycliff
Baycliff
Bridleway
Bridleway
Birkrigg Common Disused quarry on Birkrigg Common.
Birkrigg Common
Disused quarry on Birkrigg Common.
Whit Gill Lane
Whit Gill Lane
Urswick Tarn
Urswick Tarn
Great Urswick What was the Derby Arms public house in Great Urswick.
Great Urswick
What was the Derby Arms public house in Great Urswick.
Seawood Farm
Seawood Farm
Grass for Silage near Baycliff
Grass for Silage near Baycliff
Limestone outcrop near Green Slacks A cluster of wind shaped trees have gained a foothold in the grikes in the outcropping limestone. Part of the outcrop was incorporated into defensive wall around what is probably an Iron Age farmstead; some of the earthworks are discernible to the right of the trees.
Limestone outcrop near Green Slacks
A cluster of wind shaped trees have gained a foothold in the grikes in the outcropping limestone. Part of the outcrop was incorporated into defensive wall around what is probably an Iron Age farmstead; some of the earthworks are discernible to the right of the trees.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost east side of the road. It marks a point 83.558m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost east side of the road. It marks a point 83.558m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall west side of the road. It marks a point 88.401m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the wall west side of the road. It marks a point 88.401m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NW angle of St Mary's Church. It marks a point 39.935m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the NW angle of St Mary's Church. It marks a point 39.935m above mean sea level.
Triangulation Pillar, Birkrigg Common The well cared for Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Birkrigg Common. In the background is the Leven Estuary, an arm of Morecambe Bay. The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5374 on the south face of the pillar marks a height of 136.4955m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1968 (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7121606">SD2874 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Birkrigg Common</a>).
Triangulation Pillar, Birkrigg Common
The well cared for Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Birkrigg Common. In the background is the Leven Estuary, an arm of Morecambe Bay. The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5374 on the south face of the pillar marks a height of 136.4955m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1968 (photograph SD2874 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Birkrigg Common).
Flush Bracket Benchmark, Birkrigg Common Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Birkrigg Common. The flush bracket, benchmark number S5374, is on the south face of the pillar and marks a height of 136.4955m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last verified in 1968 (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7121588">SD2874 : Triangulation Pillar, Birkrigg Common</a>).
Flush Bracket Benchmark, Birkrigg Common
Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Birkrigg Common. The flush bracket, benchmark number S5374, is on the south face of the pillar and marks a height of 136.4955m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last verified in 1968 (location photograph SD2874 : Triangulation Pillar, Birkrigg Common).
The Olde Mill, Bardsea Powered by water from nearby springs, Bardsea Mill was a corn mill, the main part being located in a building to the south of the present restaurant. The A5087 road from Ulverston to Barrow-in-Furness is in the foreground.
The Olde Mill, Bardsea
Powered by water from nearby springs, Bardsea Mill was a corn mill, the main part being located in a building to the south of the present restaurant. The A5087 road from Ulverston to Barrow-in-Furness is in the foreground.
Church of Saint Mary and Saint Michael, Great Urswick
Church of Saint Mary and Saint Michael, Great Urswick
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Birkrigg Common is located at Grid Ref: SD2874 (Lat: 54.15912, Lng: -3.0947582)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Ele: 136
Man Made: survey_point
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 54.1587826/-3.0988528
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