Tutehill Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Tutehill Wood

Old Boundary Marker on Dubbeck Bridge Township Boundary Marker set on top of the parapet of Dubbeck Bridge, Dub Beck, on the southwest side of the road east of Brownrigg. Inscribed ARLECDON and WHILLIMOOR on opposite faces. On the boundary of Arlecdon and Whillimoor townships in Arlecdon parish, now entirely in Arlecdon and Frizington parish. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4000552" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4000552">Link</a> , <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4000502" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4000502">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4000486" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4000486">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: CU_ARLFRI02pb — Old Boundary Marker on Dubbeck Bridge Credit: Colin Smith

Tutehill Wood, located in Cumberland, is a picturesque woodland covering an area of approximately 100 hectares. Situated in the northwest of England, this forested area is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated on the slopes of a hill, providing visitors with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through to the forest floor. This habitat provides an ideal environment for a variety of wildlife species, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a wide range of bird species.

Visitors to Tutehill Wood can enjoy a network of walking trails that wind through the woodland, offering a peaceful and tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The trails are well-maintained, providing easy access to explore the wood's various habitats and discover its hidden gems.

In addition to its natural beauty, Tutehill Wood also has historical significance. The wood was once part of a larger medieval forest that covered the region, and remnants of its past can still be seen today. Ancient boundary markers, known as "deer leaps," serve as reminders of the area's history and add to the overall charm of the wood.

Tutehill Wood is a haven for nature lovers, offering a rich biodiversity and a serene atmosphere. Whether it's exploring the trails, admiring the vibrant colors of the changing seasons, or simply enjoying the peacefulness of the woodland, this forest in Cumberland provides a truly immersive and rewarding experience for all who visit.

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Tutehill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.569931/-3.5007 or Grid Reference NY0320. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Boundary Marker on Dubbeck Bridge

Township Boundary Marker set on top of the parapet of Dubbeck Bridge, Dub Beck, on the southwest side of the road east of Brownrigg. Inscribed ARLECDON and WHILLIMOOR on opposite faces. On the boundary of Arlecdon and Whillimoor townships in Arlecdon parish, now entirely in Arlecdon and Frizington parish. See also Link , Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: CU_ARLFRI02pb

Colin Smith

Field north of minor road close to Friar Bank Wood

The ploughed field is close to various small settlements, east of Pica for example; it's also north of the area of relatively low-level moorland at High Park. The notice on the gate declares that the land is private.

Trevor Littlewood

Lightly burned vegetation at High Park

High Park is an area of moorland at a relatively low level - the camera position is at around 220 m. above sea level. An area of vegetation has been burned, presumably purposely and with good intent, in an attempt at some form of control. Similar burning was observed on nearby Lake District hills of the Blake Fell / Gavel Fell group. Periodic burning of heather is practised on moorland managed as grouse moor, but that's surely not what is going on here.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland on High Park

High Park is an area of moorland at a relatively low level - the camera position is at around 230 m. above sea level. The nearer vegetation has been burned, presumably purposely and with good intent, in an attempt at some form of control. Similar burning was observed on nearby Lake District hills of the Blake Fell / Gavel Fell group. Periodic burning of heather is practised on moorland managed as grouse moor, but that's surely not what is going on here. Tutehill Wood is in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Larch trees in cleft of stream

In late April the larches are in 'new leaf'. The cleft is that of a stream which according to OS mapping fades away as do others in the area; it's assumed that the waters somehow enter Dub Beck. The western hills of the Lake District are seen hazily in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Lone tree beyond dry stone wall

The wall crosses the High Park area of moorland. Hills of the western side of the Lake District are in the distance; Blake Fell is to the left.

Trevor Littlewood

Farmland near Arlecdon

The hills south of Ennerdale Water are on the skyline.

David Purchase

Farmland near Frizington

David Purchase

Embankments but no viaduct

A section of the Cleator and Workington Junction Railway, built c.1879. It was mainly used for coal, limestone and iron ore traffic for the local industries. Most of the line was taken up in the 1960's; bridges, viaducts & even parts of the trackbed are now lost to history, but some parts of the old network are now cycle ways & footpaths.

Matthew Hatton

High Park

David Purchase

High Park

Climbed from road to SSW via old gate and then over rough vegetation to trig on grey morning. Name: High Park Hill number: 5289 Height: 247m / 810ft Area: 34B: Lake District - Central & Western Fells Class: Hu Grid ref: NY 04294 21200 Summit feature: trig point Drop: 119m Col: 128m NY056207

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