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Brigstone Moss

Downs, Moorland in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Brigstone Moss

Broadgate, Grasmere Looking along Broadgate in Grasmere near the junction with College Street.
Broadgate, Grasmere Credit: DS Pugh

Brigstone Moss is a picturesque area located in Westmorland, a historic county in the northwestern region of England. Nestled amidst the beautiful landscape of the Westmorland Downs and Moorland, Brigstone Moss is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

Covering an expansive area of rolling hills and lush grasslands, Brigstone Moss offers visitors a glimpse into the untouched wilderness of the region. The moss is characterized by its vast expanse of open moorland, dotted with heather, grasses, and scattered wildflowers. The landscape is further enhanced by the presence of several small streams and marshy areas, which add to the unique charm of the moss.

The rich biodiversity of Brigstone Moss is another notable feature of the area. It serves as a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers particularly enjoy visiting the moss as it provides an opportunity to spot rare species such as curlews, lapwings, and hen harriers.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Brigstone Moss offers ample opportunities for hiking and walking. The moss is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The undulating terrain and breathtaking vistas make it a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Overall, Brigstone Moss in Westmorland is a haven of natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.4534/-3.0466546 or Grid Reference NY3206. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broadgate, Grasmere Looking along Broadgate in Grasmere near the junction with College Street.
Broadgate, Grasmere
Looking along Broadgate in Grasmere near the junction with College Street.
The River Rothay, Grasmere
The River Rothay, Grasmere
The Millennium Bridge, Grasmere Over the River Rothay on the Riverside Walk.
The Millennium Bridge, Grasmere
Over the River Rothay on the Riverside Walk.
The River Rothay, Grasmere Children from nearby Grasmere School enjoying and exploring the river bed and bank.
The River Rothay, Grasmere
Children from nearby Grasmere School enjoying and exploring the river bed and bank.
View from the Riverside Walk, Grasmere Looking across fields to the A591.
View from the Riverside Walk, Grasmere
Looking across fields to the A591.
Dove Cottage, Grasmere Dove Cottage is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, where they spent over eight years of "plain living, but high thinking". During this period, William wrote much of the poetry for which he is remembered today, including his "Ode: Intimations of Immortality", "Ode to Duty", "My Heart Leaps Up" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud", together with parts of his autobiographical epic, The Prelude. The Wordsworth Trust bought the cottage for £650 in 1890.
Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Dove Cottage is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, where they spent over eight years of "plain living, but high thinking". During this period, William wrote much of the poetry for which he is remembered today, including his "Ode: Intimations of Immortality", "Ode to Duty", "My Heart Leaps Up" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud", together with parts of his autobiographical epic, The Prelude. The Wordsworth Trust bought the cottage for £650 in 1890.
The Little Inn at Grasmere In Red Lion Square.
The Little Inn at Grasmere
In Red Lion Square.
The Little Inn at Grasmere In Red Lion Square. The wooden sculpture is displayed at the front of the building.
The Little Inn at Grasmere
In Red Lion Square. The wooden sculpture is displayed at the front of the building.
Cottages in Grasmere A typical view of a Lake District village in the rain.
Cottages in Grasmere
A typical view of a Lake District village in the rain.
Sourmilk Gill
Sourmilk Gill
Sourmilk Gill
Sourmilk Gill
Fallen tree along River Rothay making light work of the fence
Fallen tree along River Rothay making light work of the fence
Stepping Stones across Easedale Beck Too icy to cross
Stepping Stones across Easedale Beck
Too icy to cross
Partway up Allan Bank, looking towards Goody Bridge
Partway up Allan Bank, looking towards Goody Bridge
Tarn below Lang How
Tarn below Lang How
On Lang How
On Lang How
Tarn below Lang How
Tarn below Lang How
Dove Cottage, Grasmere Dove Cottage is a house on the edge of Grasmere in the Lake District of England. It is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, where they spent over eight years of "plain living, but high thinking". During this period, William wrote much of the poetry for which he is remembered today, including his "Ode: Intimations of Immortality", "Ode to Duty", "My Heart Leaps Up" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud", together with parts of his autobiographical epic, The Prelude. William Wordsworth married his wife Mary in 1802, and she and her sister joined the Wordsworths at Dove Cottage. The family quickly expanded, with the arrival of three children in four years, and the Wordsworths left Dove Cottage in 1808 to seek larger lodgings. The cottage was then occupied by Thomas De Quincey for a number of years, before being let to a succession of tenants. The cottage was acquired by the Wordsworth Trust in 1890 and opened to the public as a writer's home museum in 1891. The house is a Grade 1 listed building, and remains largely unchanged from Wordsworth's day. It receives approximately 70,000 visitors a year.
Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Dove Cottage is a house on the edge of Grasmere in the Lake District of England. It is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, where they spent over eight years of "plain living, but high thinking". During this period, William wrote much of the poetry for which he is remembered today, including his "Ode: Intimations of Immortality", "Ode to Duty", "My Heart Leaps Up" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud", together with parts of his autobiographical epic, The Prelude. William Wordsworth married his wife Mary in 1802, and she and her sister joined the Wordsworths at Dove Cottage. The family quickly expanded, with the arrival of three children in four years, and the Wordsworths left Dove Cottage in 1808 to seek larger lodgings. The cottage was then occupied by Thomas De Quincey for a number of years, before being let to a succession of tenants. The cottage was acquired by the Wordsworth Trust in 1890 and opened to the public as a writer's home museum in 1891. The house is a Grade 1 listed building, and remains largely unchanged from Wordsworth's day. It receives approximately 70,000 visitors a year.
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Brigstone Moss is located at Grid Ref: NY3206 (Lat: 54.4534, Lng: -3.0466546)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.4534,-3.0466546
Silver How
Ele: 394
Natural: peak
Source Ele: survey
Wikidata: Q3960688
Wikipedia: en:Silver How
Lat/Long: 54.4506797/-3.0428936
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Man Made: cairn
Note: Not 100% sure which side of the path this is on but think it was here.
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.4506585/-3.0428617
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.45088/-3.0455558
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Man Made: cairn
Note: Not entirely sure this is the correct side of the path but I think it is.
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.4522191/-3.0520319
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Man Made: cairn
Note: Should probably double check what side of path this is on.
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.452306/-3.0523929
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.4567037/-3.0506267
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Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 54.4557266/-3.0433917
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Lang How
Ele: 414
Natural: peak
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.4544074/-3.0527636
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.4495243/-3.0483404
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.4508194/-3.0451296
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