Burn Banks

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Burn Banks

Burnbanks village The telephone box contains a phone...something of a rarity these days
Burnbanks village Credit: David Brown

Burn Banks is a small hill located in Westmorland, a county in the northwestern region of England. Situated in the Lake District National Park, Burn Banks is part of the larger group of fells known as the Lakeland Fells. Rising to an elevation of approximately 490 meters (1,607 feet), the hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The terrain of Burn Banks is characterized by a mix of grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered moorland. The hill is predominantly composed of slate, a type of metamorphic rock commonly found in the Lake District area. The slopes are relatively gentle, making it accessible to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of varying levels of experience.

Burn Banks is a popular destination for walking, hiking, and nature enthusiasts. Its location within the Lake District National Park provides ample opportunities for exploring the diverse flora and fauna of the region. Visitors can enjoy a variety of walking routes, ranging from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes.

The hill is home to various species of wildlife, including birds, such as the skylark and meadow pipit, and mammals like red deer and rabbits. The surrounding area also features a number of picturesque lakes, including Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, which further enhances the scenic beauty of Burn Banks.

Overall, Burn Banks offers a peaceful and scenic setting where visitors can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Lake District, while enjoying outdoor activities in a tranquil environment.

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Burn Banks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.539617/-2.7743702 or Grid Reference NY4916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burnbanks village The telephone box contains a phone...something of a rarity these days
Burnbanks village
The telephone box contains a phone...something of a rarity these days
Haweswater Dam Wall
Haweswater Dam Wall
Cawdale Beck Ford This ford on the Cawdale Beck is found on the track below Moorahill Farm.
Cawdale Beck Ford
This ford on the Cawdale Beck is found on the track below Moorahill Farm.
Burnbanks Ford This ford is found on the track on the north bank of Haweswater Reservoir.
Burnbanks Ford
This ford is found on the track on the north bank of Haweswater Reservoir.
Above Naddle Farm Scrub woodland on the bridleway over to Swindale.
Above Naddle Farm
Scrub woodland on the bridleway over to Swindale.
Haweswater Dam Built by Manchester Corporation between 1929 and 1941. It raised the surface of Haweswater by 96 feet increasing its capacity to 18,660 million gallons. The dam is of hollow concrete buttress construction which was quite innovative in its day. The method was cheaper and lower maintenance. Any movement of the dam is monitored inside by a giant plumb bob which has only deflected one twentieth of an inch since the dam's construction.
Haweswater Dam
Built by Manchester Corporation between 1929 and 1941. It raised the surface of Haweswater by 96 feet increasing its capacity to 18,660 million gallons. The dam is of hollow concrete buttress construction which was quite innovative in its day. The method was cheaper and lower maintenance. Any movement of the dam is monitored inside by a giant plumb bob which has only deflected one twentieth of an inch since the dam's construction.
Burnbanks A village of concrete houses built for the construction workers of the dam. These are now being renovated for sale to local people.
Burnbanks
A village of concrete houses built for the construction workers of the dam. These are now being renovated for sale to local people.
Farm Road to Hullockhowe
Farm Road to Hullockhowe
Naddle Bridge Viewed from upstream only the new one can be seen.
Naddle Bridge
Viewed from upstream only the new one can be seen.
Burnbanks Wood View north along the Haweswater road towards Naddle Bridge. The area is well known for its red squirrels. I saw several but none were prepared to pose.
Burnbanks Wood
View north along the Haweswater road towards Naddle Bridge. The area is well known for its red squirrels. I saw several but none were prepared to pose.
Haweswater Dam.
Haweswater Dam.
Farmland near Walmgate. Slightly SE of Walmgate.
Farmland near Walmgate.
Slightly SE of Walmgate.
Haweswater Beck Looking downstream. As I was going to take this photo I came across an otter on the bank and then in the beck. Unfortunately it can't be seen in this photo (or any other) as it was too quick for me.
Haweswater Beck
Looking downstream. As I was going to take this photo I came across an otter on the bank and then in the beck. Unfortunately it can't be seen in this photo (or any other) as it was too quick for me.
Thornthwaite Force on Haweswater Beck
Thornthwaite Force
on Haweswater Beck
Burnbanks A village underneath The Haweswater Dam
Burnbanks
A village underneath The Haweswater Dam
North West Water Access Road Although marked as a permissive path on the OS map, sign on the road restrict the road to 'Works Traffic only'
North West Water Access Road
Although marked as a permissive path on the OS map, sign on the road restrict the road to 'Works Traffic only'
Wood near Burnbanks On the footpath (followed by Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast route) between Burnbanks and Naddle Bridge. Said to be inhabited by Red Squirrels.
Wood near Burnbanks
On the footpath (followed by Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast route) between Burnbanks and Naddle Bridge. Said to be inhabited by Red Squirrels.
Naddle Bridge Easily missed at first glance from this angle, an old packhorse bridge (crossed by Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast route) stands in front of the more recent road bridge.
Naddle Bridge
Easily missed at first glance from this angle, an old packhorse bridge (crossed by Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast route) stands in front of the more recent road bridge.
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Burn Banks is located at Grid Ref: NY4916 (Lat: 54.539617, Lng: -2.7743702)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Burn Banks
Ele: 349
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 54.5401357/-2.7750383
Man Made: cairn
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Man Made: outfall
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