Back Reddings Allotment

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Back Reddings Allotment

New housing, Ironworks Road, Backbarrow Residential or holiday? Built on the north-west bank of the River Leven, on the site of the Backbarrow ironworks. — New housing, Ironworks Road, Backbarrow Credit: Christine Johnstone

Black Reddings Allotment is a picturesque piece of land situated in Lancashire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Downs and Moorland, this allotment offers a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Covering an area of approximately five acres, Black Reddings Allotment is a haven for nature enthusiasts and gardening enthusiasts alike. The land is divided into small plots, each assigned to individual gardeners who tend to a variety of plants, flowers, and vegetables. The allotment is well-maintained and organized, with neat pathways and borders separating the plots.

The allotment enjoys a mild climate, thanks to its location in the Lancashire region. The fertile soil and ample sunlight make it an ideal location for growing a wide range of crops, including tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and various herbs. Gardeners at Black Reddings Allotment take great pride in their produce, often participating in local farmers' markets and sharing their bounty with the community.

The surrounding Downs and Moorland add to the allure of the allotment. These areas are home to an array of wildlife, including rabbits, birds, and occasional deer. The picturesque views of rolling hills and vast expanses of greenery provide a serene backdrop for gardening enthusiasts to enjoy their time at Black Reddings Allotment.

In addition to its natural beauty, the allotment also offers a strong sense of community. Gardeners come together for regular meetings and events, sharing gardening tips and tricks, and fostering a sense of camaraderie. The allotment is a place where people from diverse backgrounds come together, united by their love for gardening and the desire to connect with nature.

Overall, Black Reddings Allotment in Lancashire is a stunning piece of land where nature, community, and gardening coexist harmoniously, offering a serene escape for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.242787/-2.9745932 or Grid Reference SD3683. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New housing, Ironworks Road, Backbarrow

Residential or holiday? Built on the north-west bank of the River Leven, on the site of the Backbarrow ironworks.

Christine Johnstone

Haverthwaite Station, near Ulverston

The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. It is a former branch line of the Furness Railway and was opened on 1 June 1869 British Railways closed the line to passengers on 6 September 1965, and to all traffic two years later. In the late 1960s efforts by enthusiasts to reinstate the line were frustrated by both an unsympathetic British Railways and the local planning authority who wanted to turn the route into a footpath. The line was eventually re-opened on 2nd May 1973, but no longer connects to the main-line railway system. At Lakeside, however it does still connect to the ferries on Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside.

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Haverthwaite Station, near Ulverston

The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. It is a former branch line of the Furness Railway and was opened on 1 June 1869. British Railways closed the line to passengers on 6 September 1965, and to all traffic two years later. In the late 1960s efforts by enthusiasts to reinstate the line were frustrated by both an unsympathetic British Railways and the local planning authority who wanted to turn the route into a footpath. The line was eventually re-opened on 2nd May 1973, but no longer connects to the main-line railway system. At Lakeside, however it does still connect to the ferries on Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside.

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The Victor arrives at Haverthwaite Station

Much to the delight and excitement of potential passengers and photographers. The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. It is a former branch line of the Furness Railway and was opened on 1 June 1869. British Railways closed the line to passengers on 6 September 1965, and to all traffic two years later. In the late 1960s efforts by enthusiasts to reinstate the line were frustrated by both an unsympathetic British Railways and the local planning authority who wanted to turn the route into a footpath. The line was eventually re-opened on 2nd May 1973, but no longer connects to the main-line railway system. At Lakeside, however it does still connect to the ferries on Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside.

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The Victor at Lakeside Station

The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. It is a former branch line of the Furness Railway and was opened on 1 June 1869. British Railways closed the line to passengers on 6 September 1965, and to all traffic two years later. In the late 1960s efforts by enthusiasts to reinstate the line were frustrated by both an unsympathetic British Railways and the local planning authority who wanted to turn the route into a footpath. The line was eventually re-opened on 2nd May 1973, but no longer connects to the main-line railway system. At Lakeside, however it does still connect to the ferries on Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside.

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Haverthwaite Station

Foa short journey by steam train to Lakeside Station at the southern end of Windermere

Eirian Evans

Victor

A Bagnall Class loco purchased by the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in 2009. It was resorted and is now in regular use once more.

Eirian Evans

Gift Shop and Ticket Office at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Eirian Evans

Train at Haverthwaite Station

Ex LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T No. 42073 waiting to depart from Haverthwaite on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. The railway has two of these useful tank locomotives, the second being No. 42085. They are the two remaining engines of this class and were the forerunners of a large class of similar BR Standard locos.

Bob Walters

Gateway near High Gateside

This gateway is at the end of a little used access drive to Greenhurst. The gate posts are made from blocks of limestone. A public footpath runs through the gate and there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark at the bottom of the right hand gatepost (photograph SD3781 : Benchmark, High Gateside).

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, High Gateside

Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the east gatepost of the driveway to Greenhurst. The benchmark marks a height of 106.2786m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn last verified in 1972 (location photograph SD3781 : Gateway near High Gateside).

Adrian Taylor

Lane near High Cark

This old lane, too narrow for modern vehicles links High Cark to Seatle. It has fallen into disuse and on the central section the western boundary has largely been lost except for a few bushes and the bottom of the dyke. The lane is a public footpath.

Adrian Taylor

Ford near High Cark Hall

Crossed by a public bridleway, a small stone clapper bridge is provided for pedestrians.

Adrian Taylor

Gateway by Bigland Tarn

The track is a public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault. Bigland House is in the right background.

Adrian Taylor

Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn

Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Grassgarth Heights above Bigland Tarn (photograph SD3582 : Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn). The flush bracket, benchmark number S5590, is on the north east face of the pillar and marks a height of 205.236m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled for height in 1972.

Adrian Taylor

Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn

The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Grassgarth Heights, with Bigland Tarn and the Coniston Fells in the background. The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5590 on the north east face of the pillar marks a height of 205.236m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled for height in 1972 (photograph SD3582 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn).

Adrian Taylor

Bigland Heights

Rocky outcrops of Silurian Slate and windblown trees characterise this area of modest uplands.

Adrian Taylor

Gate, Bigland Heights

This gate is on the public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault and although well inland it is the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, currently forming a link between sections of the England Coast Path due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route for the latter through land owned by Holker Estates. The gate leads from High Stribers Wood onto the public access land of Bigland Heights.

Adrian Taylor

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Back Reddings Allotment is located at Grid Ref: SD3683 (Lat: 54.242787, Lng: -2.9745932)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria