Yewdale Moss

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Yewdale Moss

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. — Irish Cottages, Coppermines Valley Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Yewdale Moss is a picturesque area located in Lancashire, England. It is nestled amidst the enchanting Downs and Moorland, providing a captivating landscape for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike. The moss is known for its diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a significant ecological site of interest.

Covering an extensive area, Yewdale Moss offers a unique blend of habitats. Its lush green meadows are adorned with vibrant wildflowers, creating a beautiful tapestry of colors during the spring and summer months. The moss is also home to a variety of heather, gorse, and bracken, which add to the area's natural charm.

The rich biodiversity of Yewdale Moss is further enhanced by its thriving wildlife population. The area is a haven for numerous species of birds, such as curlews, lapwings, and skylarks, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. Additionally, the moss is inhabited by various small mammals, including voles and shrews, which can often be spotted scurrying among the foliage.

For those looking to explore the area, Yewdale Moss offers several walking trails that meander through its stunning landscapes. These trails provide an opportunity to immerse oneself in the tranquility of the moss while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Yewdale Moss is a natural gem in Lancashire, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its stunning vistas, diverse flora and fauna, and serene atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Yewdale Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.388711/-3.0769156 or Grid Reference SD3099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Rock exposures at summit area of Wetherlam

Extensive, knobbly exposures of bare rock lying to the north of the summit cairn with little of it standing much above the general ground level. The distant range of mountains has Slight Side and Scafell to the left with Bow Fell at the right.

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

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