Esk Garth

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Cumberland Copeland

England

Esk Garth

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass Credit: Colin Pyle

Esk Garth is a coastal marsh located in Cumberland, England. It is situated along the coastline and is known for its unique ecosystem and diverse wildlife. The marsh is characterized by its vast expanse of salt marshes and saltings, which are regularly flooded by the tide.

The marshes are home to a variety of plant and animal species that have adapted to the saline conditions. The vegetation consists of salt-tolerant grasses, herbs, and shrubs, which provide important habitats for nesting birds and other wildlife. The area also supports a diverse range of invertebrates, including worms, snails, and crabs.

The marsh acts as an important stopover point for migratory birds, as it provides them with food and shelter during their journeys. Species such as dunlins, redshanks, and curlews can often be spotted in the area. The marsh also attracts a large number of wading birds, which feed on the rich mudflats exposed at low tide.

In addition to its ecological significance, Esk Garth is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The marsh offers opportunities for walking, photography, and wildlife observation, with several designated viewing points and trails for visitors to explore.

Overall, Esk Garth is a valuable coastal marsh in Cumberland, providing a habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species, as well as offering recreational opportunities for visitors. Its unique ecosystem and scenic beauty make it a significant natural site in the region.

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Esk Garth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.349306/-3.406533 or Grid Reference SD0895. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass

Colin Pyle

Ordnance Survey Pivot

This OS pivot can be found on the SE face of the railway bridge. It marks a point 5.444m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the building west side of the slip way at the south end of Main Street. It marks a point 5.093m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ravenglass

'River Mite' reversing onto a train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass

'River Mite' with the train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth. The first carriage is one of a batch recently manufactured in the workshop of the Ffestiniog Railway.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass station on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Whillan Beck propels its empty carriages into the shed after arrival from Dalegarth.

Gareth James

Whillan Beck on the turntable at Ravenglass

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Gareth James

Ravenglass street scene

Ravenglass seems very different from other Lakeland villages - use of pebbledash tells you something about the weather.

David M Clark

Ravenglass shoreline

Where the River Esk joins the Irish Sea.

David M Clark

Roman Bath House Remains, Ravenglass

Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd-century Roman fort and naval base. The bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival". The still standing walls are 13 ft (4 m) high, there are patches of the internal rendering, in dull red and white cement, and traces of the splayed window openings remain. The relatively good state of preservation of the bath house is believed to be attributable to its being adapted for domestic use in the medieval period. Link

Brian Deegan

Rusty Anchor, Ravenglass

Brian Deegan

Signal Box, Ravenglass

Brian Deegan

Ravenglass Railway Station

The platform for trains to Barrow and Lancaster.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass Railway Station

A train for either Barrow or Lancaster. Two carriages is now the normal formation, but occasionally just a single carriage runs during the quieter mid-day period.

Peter Trimming

Loco Shed, Ravenglass

Interior of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway steam locomotive shed near the Ravenglass terminus of the line. The wood piled in the corner is scrap used as kindling when the steam locomotives are being prepared and the fires are being lit.

Adrian Taylor

Water Tank

Mounted on the rear corner of the Diesel Shed and conveniently sited outside the (steam) Loco Shed, the water tank is used for replenishment of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s fleet of steam locomotives. The horizontal boards supporting the stone heap are kept in place by old rails. The dirty, oily ground is very typical of that found in railway installations where steam locomotives have been serviced over a long period of time.

Adrian Taylor

Man at work

On the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway a man is pushing a narrow gauge flat wagon loaded with two wheel skates along a siding near the railway's workshop. The southern end of the down platform of Ravenglass Station on The Cumbrian Coast Line is in the background.

Adrian Taylor

Shelagh of Eskdale

Lifted off her bogies and mounted on stands, the 15” gauge locomotive Shelagh of Eskdale is being overhauled in the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s workshop at Ravenglass. The workshop was housed in the former Furness Railway goods shed, but a serious fire in March 2013 resulted in £600,000 of damage and the loss of most of the building. A local man from Seascale who worked on the railway was subsequently imprisoned for arson. A small part of the original stone built structure (behind the locomotive) was incorporated into the longer and higher replacement building with improved maintenance facilities including inspection pits.

Adrian Taylor

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Esk Garth is located at Grid Ref: SD0895 (Lat: 54.349306, Lng: -3.406533)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria