Kitty Crag Moss

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Kitty Crag Moss

The Pudding Stone in Pudding Cove Credit: shikari

Kitty Crag Moss is a picturesque area located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, this region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by its rolling downs and expansive moorland. With its tranquil atmosphere and diverse landscapes, Kitty Crag Moss attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers alike.

The downs of Kitty Crag Moss offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. These gentle slopes are covered in lush green grasses and dotted with vibrant wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful panorama. The undulating terrain provides a perfect setting for leisurely walks or picnics, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Venturing further into Kitty Crag Moss, the moorland unfolds, revealing an entirely different landscape. Here, vast stretches of open land are dominated by heather and mosses, creating a rugged and wild atmosphere. The moorland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as kestrels and buzzards, as well as small mammals like rabbits and hares.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, Kitty Crag Moss offers numerous opportunities. Its extensive network of walking trails and paths allows visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, there are options available for all levels of fitness and experience.

In summary, Kitty Crag Moss is a captivating destination in Lancashire, boasting beautiful downs and expansive moorland. With its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife, this area is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful and picturesque escape.

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Kitty Crag Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.380946/-3.0829173 or Grid Reference SD2998. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pudding Stone in Pudding Cove

shikari

Roughly grassed field at Dixon Ground

Dixon Ground is an area of land lying west of Coniston. The view here is from the publicly accessible part of the Walna Scar Road which has risen from the village. The steep, broken slope beyond lies across Church Beck and rises ultimately to Wetherlam.

Trevor Littlewood

Irish Cottages, Coppermines Valley

Irish Cottages in the valley of Church Beck is a terrace of houses above Coniston; two of them together form a climbing hut of the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club. The gravel flats through the centre of the image are where the Church Beck flows and winds.

Trevor Littlewood

Road heading for Coppermines Valley

The valley is actually that of Church Beck but is popularly known as the Coppermines Valley because of the extensive disused mine workings there. The road is private but is used to access accommodation in the valley including houses, a youth hostel and two climbing club huts. The road is also a public footpath. Coniston Old Man is the mountain seen against the sky.

Trevor Littlewood

Slope with minor rock outcrops

The near slope is close to the feature named on OS maps as Flat Bield and is separated from the camera location by a steep stream groove. The valley beyond it is Red Dell. The sunlit rockface at the centre of the image and beyond Red Dell is Kennel Crag, sometimes known as Kernel Crag.

Trevor Littlewood

Shallow pool on ridge rising to Wetherlam

A broad, lengthy ridge which in its higher reach is fairly featureless rises generally northwards to the Wetherlam summit. There are minor knolls and a tarn or two; this is the more attractive of them. Helvellyn and Fairfield and their satellite mountains are in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Large rocks at eastern shore of Levers Water

Levers Water is an enlarged tarn, dammed to create a greater volume of water for the generation of power for use in the mines below. The dam can be seen in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Settling tanks at Bonsor upper mill

The series of shallow depressions near to the Coppermines Youth Hostel is named as 'tanks' in the 1969 volume, 'Industrial Archaeology of the Lake Counties' - Marshall & Davies-Shiel. It's supposed that they were settling tanks in which small particles of rock etc. would be allowed to fall to the bottom before the then clearer water would be allowed to flow down to Coniston in the valley below.

Trevor Littlewood

Coppermines Cottage

In the past, when copper was being mined, the cottage was occupied by a mine official, presumably the site manager. In 1958 it was acquired by the Barrow Mountaineering and Ski Club which still uses it as a club hut.

Trevor Littlewood

Path on Big Hill

Steven Brown

Path towards The Old Man Of Coniston

Steven Brown

Minor road near Coniston

Steven Brown

Irish Cottages, Coppermine Valley

In 2022, the foreground buildings, Irish Cottages, were the property of the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club. I am unsure of their status in January 1973 when this image was taken. Mine workings can be seen in the background.

Julian Paren

The head of Coppermine Valley, Coniston

In January 1973 the white building was the Youth Hostel. A track continues beyond here into the Coniston Fells.

Julian Paren

The Air Ambulance on Wetherlam

The Coniston Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were training at base when the call came for a fell-runner who had slipped on descent, injured his ankle, and could no longer stand. The team attended and carried him down below the cloud. Fortunately a helicopter was available to transport the casualty to Furness General Hospital.

Michael Earnshaw