Croft Coppice

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Croft Coppice

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass Credit: Colin Pyle

Croft Coppice, located in Cumberland, is a picturesque woodland area known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. Spanning over a vast expanse, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for outdoor activities.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which provide a stunning display of colors during the autumn months. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Croft Coppice is home to a rich array of wildlife. It provides a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Small mammals like squirrels and rabbits can often be spotted darting among the trees, while larger animals like deer and foxes roam through the undergrowth.

The woodland is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it a perfect spot for hiking and walking. Visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings and enjoy the peacefulness of nature. There are also designated picnic areas where families and friends can gather for a relaxing day out.

Additionally, Croft Coppice offers educational opportunities, with guided nature walks and workshops available for both children and adults. These activities aim to promote an understanding of the importance of preserving and conserving the natural environment.

Overall, Croft Coppice in Cumberland is a captivating woodland that showcases the beauty of nature. With its diverse ecosystem and range of recreational activities, it is a destination that appeals to both nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Croft Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.350098/-3.3846503 or Grid Reference SD1095. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass

Colin Pyle

A595 at Muncaster Mill

Colin Pyle

Ordnance Survey Pivot

This OS pivot can be found on the SE face of the railway bridge. It marks a point 5.444m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the building west side of the slip way at the south end of Main Street. It marks a point 5.093m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ravenglass

'River Mite' reversing onto a train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass

'River Mite' with the train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth. The first carriage is one of a batch recently manufactured in the workshop of the Ffestiniog Railway.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass station on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Whillan Beck propels its empty carriages into the shed after arrival from Dalegarth.

Gareth James

Whillan Beck on the turntable at Ravenglass

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Gareth James

Ravenglass street scene

Ravenglass seems very different from other Lakeland villages - use of pebbledash tells you something about the weather.

David M Clark

Ravenglass shoreline

Where the River Esk joins the Irish Sea.

David M Clark

Roman Bath House Remains, Ravenglass

Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd-century Roman fort and naval base. The bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival". The still standing walls are 13 ft (4 m) high, there are patches of the internal rendering, in dull red and white cement, and traces of the splayed window openings remain. The relatively good state of preservation of the bath house is believed to be attributable to its being adapted for domestic use in the medieval period. Link

Brian Deegan

Rusty Anchor, Ravenglass

Brian Deegan

Signal Box, Ravenglass

Brian Deegan

Ravenglass Railway Station

The platform for trains to Barrow and Lancaster.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass Railway Station

A train for either Barrow or Lancaster. Two carriages is now the normal formation, but occasionally just a single carriage runs during the quieter mid-day period.

Peter Trimming

Loco Shed, Ravenglass

Interior of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway steam locomotive shed near the Ravenglass terminus of the line. The wood piled in the corner is scrap used as kindling when the steam locomotives are being prepared and the fires are being lit.

Adrian Taylor

Water Tank

Mounted on the rear corner of the Diesel Shed and conveniently sited outside the (steam) Loco Shed, the water tank is used for replenishment of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s fleet of steam locomotives. The horizontal boards supporting the stone heap are kept in place by old rails. The dirty, oily ground is very typical of that found in railway installations where steam locomotives have been serviced over a long period of time.

Adrian Taylor

Man at work

On the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway a man is pushing a narrow gauge flat wagon loaded with two wheel skates along a siding near the railway's workshop. The southern end of the down platform of Ravenglass Station on The Cumbrian Coast Line is in the background.

Adrian Taylor

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Croft Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SD1095 (Lat: 54.350098, Lng: -3.3846503)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria