Flatts Cop

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Flatts Cop

Hairpin bend and signpost
Hairpin bend and signpost Credit: P Gaskell

Flatts Cop, Cumberland (Wood, Forest) is a dense woodland area located in the county of Cumberland, England. Spanning approximately 200 acres, this natural reserve is a haven for wildlife and offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts.

The copse is predominantly made up of tall, mature trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which provide a diverse range of habitats for various plant and animal species. The forest floor is carpeted with a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a rich ecosystem that supports a wide variety of flora and fauna.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty and observe its inhabitants. These paths wind through a mixture of open clearings and dense thickets, offering a unique blend of sunlit spaces and shaded retreats.

Flatts Cop is home to a plethora of wildlife, including mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers. Birdwatchers will delight in the chance to spot various species, including woodpeckers, jays, and owls, which make their homes in the tall trees. Additionally, the woodland is abundant in insects, with butterflies, beetles, and bees buzzing around the wildflowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

For those seeking a peaceful escape, Flatts Cop, Cumberland (Wood, Forest) provides a serene environment, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or wildlife spotting, this woodland reserve offers a captivating experience for all who visit.

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Flatts Cop Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.454089/-3.4638958 or Grid Reference NY0507. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hairpin bend and signpost
Hairpin bend and signpost
Farm track to Moor House Farm Farm track bounded by hedgerows
Farm track to Moor House Farm
Farm track bounded by hedgerows
Road at Sheepfields Farm Road at Sheepfields Farm bounded by hedgerows
Road at Sheepfields Farm
Road at Sheepfields Farm bounded by hedgerows
Direction Sign – Signpost by the Cold Fell road near Calder Abbey Located on the northwest side of the junction of the Cold Fell Road and the road to Thornholme, near Calder Abbey. Ponsonby parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6093912" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6093912">Link</a> for an older photo before two missing arms were replaced.

Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406B
Direction Sign – Signpost by the Cold Fell road near Calder Abbey
Located on the northwest side of the junction of the Cold Fell Road and the road to Thornholme, near Calder Abbey. Ponsonby parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. See Link for an older photo before two missing arms were replaced. Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406B
Direction Sign – Signpost Signpost on the Cold Fell Road in Ponsonby parish Located on the southeast side of the junction of the Cold Fell Road and the road to Haile in Ponsonby parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6068800" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6068800">Link</a> which shows this before it was refurbished.

Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406A
Direction Sign – Signpost Signpost on the Cold Fell Road in Ponsonby parish
Located on the southeast side of the junction of the Cold Fell Road and the road to Haile in Ponsonby parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. See also Link which shows this before it was refurbished. Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406A
The top of Cold Fell 10 minutes' walk from the road.
The top of Cold Fell
10 minutes' walk from the road.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NW face of St Bridget's Church. It marks a point 53.739m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the NW face of St Bridget's Church. It marks a point 53.739m above mean sea level.
Access road for Monkwood Cottage The road by which the cottage is reached runs alongside the River Calder which passes beneath Stakes Bridge just to the right, out of the image.
Access road for Monkwood Cottage
The road by which the cottage is reached runs alongside the River Calder which passes beneath Stakes Bridge just to the right, out of the image.
Access road near to Calder Abbey The road is not an access route for the remains of the abbey itself but for another nearby property; it leaves a minor road east of Calder Bridge on its south side.
Access road near to Calder Abbey
The road is not an access route for the remains of the abbey itself but for another nearby property; it leaves a minor road east of Calder Bridge on its south side.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cold Fell Road, Ponsonby parish Annulus finial - 3 arms, 2 Worboys; Cumberland named halo by the UC road, in parish of Ponsonby (Copeland District), junction of Cold Fell Road with road to Haile, on grass verge at junction. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7610975" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7610975">Link</a> which shows this after it was refurbished.

To be surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406A
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cold Fell Road, Ponsonby parish
Annulus finial - 3 arms, 2 Worboys; Cumberland named halo by the UC road, in parish of Ponsonby (Copeland District), junction of Cold Fell Road with road to Haile, on grass verge at junction. See also Link which shows this after it was refurbished. To be surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406A
Woodland above Scargreen Beck Scattered trees on the slope between Scargreen Beck  and Infell Wood.
Woodland above Scargreen Beck
Scattered trees on the slope between Scargreen Beck and Infell Wood.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cold Fell Road, Ponsonby parish Annulus finial - 1 arm; Cumberland named halo by the UC road, in parish of Ponsonby (Copeland District), junction of Cold Fell Road with the road to Thornholme, near Calder Abbey. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7537185" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7537185">Link</a> for a more recent photo showing two missing arms refitted. 

To be surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406B
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cold Fell Road, Ponsonby parish
Annulus finial - 1 arm; Cumberland named halo by the UC road, in parish of Ponsonby (Copeland District), junction of Cold Fell Road with the road to Thornholme, near Calder Abbey. See Link for a more recent photo showing two missing arms refitted. To be surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0406B
The Stanley Arms, Calder Bridge On the A595.
The Stanley Arms, Calder Bridge
On the A595.
Sign for the Stanley Arms, Calder Bridge See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6323307">NY0405 : The Stanley Arms, Calder Bridge</a> for context.
Sign for the Stanley Arms, Calder Bridge
St Bridget's Church, Calder Bridge
St Bridget's Church, Calder Bridge
Flats, Abbey Garth, Calder Bridge
Flats, Abbey Garth, Calder Bridge
Service station, Calder Bridge
Service station, Calder Bridge
Minor road heading out of Calder Bridge
Minor road heading out of Calder Bridge
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Flatts Cop is located at Grid Ref: NY0507 (Lat: 54.454089, Lng: -3.4638958)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Flat Cop
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Abbey Flatts
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