Greenthwaite Moss

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Greenthwaite Moss

Heckbarley Plantation The final cut for this plantation as trees are being felled here as part of a project to create more natural woodlands. Good news for nature lovers and hopefully the woodland will be more pleasing to the eye. The project fits in with the nearby 'Wild Ennerdale' scheme. Just hope I live long enough to enjoy the changes!
Heckbarley Plantation Credit: Michael Graham

Greenthwaite Moss is a picturesque woodland located in Cumberland, England. Situated amidst the rolling hills and lush countryside, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. Spanning over a vast area, the moss is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The moss is primarily composed of dense forest, with towering trees providing ample shade and creating a mysterious atmosphere. The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash, their leaves casting dappled sunlight on the forest floor. These trees provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer.

Walking through Greenthwaite Moss, visitors will find themselves immersed in a world of natural beauty. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss and ferns, creating a soft and inviting path. Small streams meander through the woods, their gentle babbling adding to the enchanting ambiance. Moss-covered rocks and fallen tree trunks provide resting spots for weary explorers.

The moss is also renowned for its vibrant display of wildflowers. During the spring and summer months, the woodland comes alive with the vibrant colors of bluebells, primroses, and wild orchids. This explosion of color attracts numerous butterflies and bees, making it a paradise for insect lovers.

Greenthwaite Moss is not only a haven for nature, but also a place of solitude and reflection. The peacefulness of the woodland, coupled with the sounds of birdsong and rustling leaves, creates an ideal environment for relaxation and mindfulness. Visitors can explore the moss on foot, following well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, or simply find a secluded spot to sit and soak in the natural beauty that surrounds them.

In conclusion, Greenthwaite Moss is a captivating woodland in Cumberland, boasting a diverse range of flora and fauna. Its towering trees, moss-covered forest floor, and vibrant wildflowers make it a must-visit destination

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Greenthwaite Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.515952/-3.446025 or Grid Reference NY0614. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heckbarley Plantation The final cut for this plantation as trees are being felled here as part of a project to create more natural woodlands. Good news for nature lovers and hopefully the woodland will be more pleasing to the eye. The project fits in with the nearby 'Wild Ennerdale' scheme. Just hope I live long enough to enjoy the changes!
Heckbarley Plantation
The final cut for this plantation as trees are being felled here as part of a project to create more natural woodlands. Good news for nature lovers and hopefully the woodland will be more pleasing to the eye. The project fits in with the nearby 'Wild Ennerdale' scheme. Just hope I live long enough to enjoy the changes!
The Fox and Hounds Ennerdale The Fox marks the end of the first leg of the Coast to Coast walk
The Fox and Hounds Ennerdale
The Fox marks the end of the first leg of the Coast to Coast walk
Blakeley Raise
Blakeley Raise
The summit of Flat Fell Marked by quite a large pile of stones, which must have been brought from some distance away to this grassy top.
The summit of Flat Fell
Marked by quite a large pile of stones, which must have been brought from some distance away to this grassy top.
Near Longlands Farm
Near Longlands Farm
Sillathwaite Wood and the Fell Road The fell in the distance, right of centre, is Grike.
Sillathwaite Wood and the Fell Road
The fell in the distance, right of centre, is Grike.
Scarny Brow, on the Fell Road The hills in the distance are the Loweswater Fells, of which Blake Fell is the highest.
Scarny Brow, on the Fell Road
The hills in the distance are the Loweswater Fells, of which Blake Fell is the highest.
Fields south of Ennerdale Bridge The conspicuous hill in the centre of the picture is Great Borne, with Starling Dodd beyond.
Fields south of Ennerdale Bridge
The conspicuous hill in the centre of the picture is Great Borne, with Starling Dodd beyond.
Near High Waterside Looking towards the delightfully named Toddle Bank.
Near High Waterside
Looking towards the delightfully named Toddle Bank.
The Shepherds Arms Hotel, Ennerdale Bridge
The Shepherds Arms Hotel, Ennerdale Bridge
On Blakeley Looking towards Grike
On Blakeley
Looking towards Grike
On Blakeley Raise Looking towards Swarth Fell
On Blakeley Raise
Looking towards Swarth Fell
Clearfell under Grike Large areas have been felled in the plantations around Red Moss
Clearfell under Grike
Large areas have been felled in the plantations around Red Moss
It's a Baby Girl! Message on another balloon which has come to rest in Stinking Gill
It's a Baby Girl!
Message on another balloon which has come to rest in Stinking Gill
Red Moss Awful area of bog with the aptly named Stinking Gill flowing through it. I cannot recommend following the fence line as a route. I was however forced up here avoiding a herd of cows with calves by Whoap Beck. Several walkers with dogs have been trampled and badly injured by cows with calves recently and they should be avoided at all costs.
Red Moss
Awful area of bog with the aptly named Stinking Gill flowing through it. I cannot recommend following the fence line as a route. I was however forced up here avoiding a herd of cows with calves by Whoap Beck. Several walkers with dogs have been trampled and badly injured by cows with calves recently and they should be avoided at all costs.
Blakeley Raise Blakeley Raise looking back towards Grike, eight Birkett of nine on this frosty morning's circuit.
Name: Blakeley Raise
Hill number: 3792
Height: 389m / 1276ft
Area: Lake District - Western Fells
Class: B
Grid ref: NY 06992 13510
Summit feature: rock 2m S of fence corner
Drop: 32m
Col: 357m  NY 0738 1380
Blakeley Raise
Blakeley Raise looking back towards Grike, eight Birkett of nine on this frosty morning's circuit. Name: Blakeley Raise Hill number: 3792 Height: 389m / 1276ft Area: Lake District - Western Fells Class: B Grid ref: NY 06992 13510 Summit feature: rock 2m S of fence corner Drop: 32m Col: 357m NY 0738 1380
Burn Edge My ninth Birkett summit of nine on a frosty morning.  Very flat summit; rock 12m NE at NY 06930 12603 is as high, says Abney level.
Name: Burn Edge
Hill number: 3809
Height: 320m / 1050ft
Area: Lake District - Western Fells
Class: B
Grid ref: NY 06921 12593
Summit feature: no feature
Drop: 22m
Col: 298m  NY 0651 1231
Burn Edge
My ninth Birkett summit of nine on a frosty morning. Very flat summit; rock 12m NE at NY 06930 12603 is as high, says Abney level. Name: Burn Edge Hill number: 3809 Height: 320m / 1050ft Area: Lake District - Western Fells Class: B Grid ref: NY 06921 12593 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 22m Col: 298m NY 0651 1231
Bridleway heading to below Grike From Scaly Moss the bridleway heading to below Grike
Bridleway heading to below Grike
From Scaly Moss the bridleway heading to below Grike
Show me another place!

Greenthwaite Moss is located at Grid Ref: NY0614 (Lat: 54.515952, Lng: -3.446025)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.515952,-3.446025
Access: yes
Barrier: cattle_grid
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5161356/-3.450889
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5177369/-3.4408783
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5158061/-3.4520358
Blakeley Moss
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5121322/-3.4500825
Greenthwaite
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5154259/-3.4418004
Scarny Brow
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5162671/-3.4509045
Greenthwaite Moss
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.5162648/-3.4482504
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