Brownbank Moss

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Brownbank Moss

A595 near Bridge Petton Credit: Colin Pyle

Brownbank Moss is a woodland area located in Cumberland, a historic county in the northwest of England. This moss, or peat bog, is situated within the larger forested region of Cumberland. The moss covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is surrounded by diverse and rich wildlife.

The dominant tree species found in Brownbank Moss are birch and oak, which provide a dense canopy that shades the forest floor. This creates a unique habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is covered with a thick layer of moss, and other plants such as ferns and heather can be found scattered throughout.

The moss is a haven for various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as a range of small mammals like squirrels and voles. The area is also home to several reptiles, such as adders and grass snakes, which thrive in the damp and sheltered conditions.

Brownbank Moss is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers due to its tranquil atmosphere and scenic beauty. Visitors can explore the moss through a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. The moss also has a small visitor center, providing information about the local ecology and the importance of conservation efforts.

Overall, Brownbank Moss is a vibrant woodland area within the larger Cumberland forest, offering a diverse range of plant and animal life and providing a peaceful retreat for those seeking to connect with nature.

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Brownbank Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.408167/-3.4610881 or Grid Reference NY0502. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 near Bridge Petton

Colin Pyle

A595 nears The Red Admiral Hotel

Colin Pyle

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

George VI Post Box (1936-1952), Gosforth

Brian Deegan

Lion And The Lamb Pub With Queen Elizabeth Painting, Gosforth

Brand New Wall Art After The Death of Queen Elizabeth, taken the day before the funeral. Not Sure when it was done but did not spot it the day before when passing.

Brian Deegan

Postlethwaite Garage, Seascale

David Medcalf

The B5344 in Seascale

David Medcalf

Muddy tracks near Fleming Hall farm

David Medcalf

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

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Brownbank Moss is located at Grid Ref: NY0502 (Lat: 54.408167, Lng: -3.4610881)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria