Gaitskell's Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Gaitskell's Wood

Triangulation Pillar, Seascale The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar adjacent to Seascale Golf Course was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5760 on the west face of the pillar marks a height of 41.3431m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1965 (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7219327">NY0301 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Seascale</a>). — Triangulation Pillar, Seascale Credit: Adrian Taylor

Gaitskell's Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Cumberland, England. Spread across a sprawling area of approximately 100 acres, it is a prime example of the region's natural beauty and biodiversity. The wood is named after Hugh Gaitskell, a prominent British politician who had a strong connection to the area.

The forest is characterized by its dense canopy of ancient oak and ash trees, which provide a lush green cover throughout the year. The towering trees create a serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The forest floor is adorned with a diverse range of wildflowers, adding vibrant pops of color to the landscape.

Gaitskell's Wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. The forest provides an ideal habitat for these creatures, offering ample food and shelter. Birdwatchers often flock to the area to catch glimpses of rare and migratory birds.

Walking trails meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures at their own pace. These well-maintained paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities for photography and picnicking. Additionally, there are designated areas where visitors can camp and enjoy the forest's peaceful ambiance overnight.

Gaitskell's Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also an important site for ecological research and conservation. Efforts are continually made to protect and preserve the forest's natural habitat and wildlife, ensuring its beauty and significance for future generations to enjoy.

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Gaitskell's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.404361/-3.4666685 or Grid Reference NY0401. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Triangulation Pillar, Seascale

The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar adjacent to Seascale Golf Course was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5760 on the west face of the pillar marks a height of 41.3431m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1965 (photograph NY0301 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Seascale).

Adrian Taylor

Flush Bracket Benchmark, Seascale

Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar at Seascale (photograph NY0301 : Triangulation Pillar, Seascale). The flush bracket, benchmark number S5760, is on the west face of the pillar and marks a height of 41.3431m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last verified in 1965.

Adrian Taylor

Former Goods Yard

With the Furness Railway water tower and goods shed

Kevin Waterhouse

Postlethwaite Garage, Seascale

David Medcalf

The B5344 in Seascale

David Medcalf

Muddy tracks near Fleming Hall farm

David Medcalf

England Coast Path near Seascale

Almost lost in the vegetation, the narrow sandy path that forms the England Coast Path approaches Seascale. This section of the England Coast Path was formerly the Cumbria Coastal Way.

Adrian Taylor

Gateway at Panope

The gateway to the house at Panope. The track leading past the gateway is a public bridleway to Hallsenna. There is an inverted Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the right hand gatepost (detail photograph NY0501 : Benchmark, Panope).

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, Panope

Detail of the inverted Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on a gatepost at Panope (location photograph NY0501 : Gateway at Panope). The benchmark is possibly that indicated on the 1898 revision of the Ordnance Survey map as marking a height of 69.8 feet above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn).

Adrian Taylor

Panope Ford

The ford on Whitriggs Beck at Panope. The track is the public bridleway from Panope to Cross Lanes at Seascale, joined almost in the ford (through the gate on the right) by a bridleway from Silver How and Blea Wath. The beck follows the track for a few metres before leaving it to the left under a small footbridge hidden by vegetation in front of the sign. The sign reads ‘NO SATNAV ROUTE FOR HGVS’ although the location is far from a metalled road.

Adrian Taylor

Minor road near Stony How

This minor road leads from the B5344 between Drigg and Seascale to Panope, Broom and Hallsenna. There is heavy rain over the Lake District fells around Wasdale.

Adrian Taylor

Ford near Stony How

In spite of rain clouds in the background, dry weather has reduced this small ford near Stony How to no more than a trickle. The metalled public highway from the B5344 ends at the ford, continuing only as an unsurfaced access track and public bridleway to Panope and Hallsenna.

Adrian Taylor

Burnt Moor Ford

This long paved ford at Burnt Moor is unusual insofar as Whitriggs Beck does not cross the track but merely flows along it for 25m (30yds), joining and leaving it again on the northwest side. The track is a public bridleway from near Stony How to Panope.

Adrian Taylor

Stile and Gate near Crossleys

The stile is provided for a public footpath leading to the public bridleway at Crossleys, just visible in the right background. There is a storm over the Lake District fells.

Adrian Taylor

Blocked Stile

Near The Warren, this stile on the public footpath from Crossleys to Moss Side and Tarn How has been illegally blocked by fencing and barbed wire.

Adrian Taylor

Track beside Seascale Golf Course

The track runs along the edge of Seascale Golf Course from the village to How Farm and it is a public footpath. The southernmost of the Lake District fells are in the background with the rounded bulk of Black Combe prominent.

Adrian Taylor