Steps Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Steps Plantation

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass Credit: Colin Pyle

Steps Plantation is a picturesque woodland situated in Cumberland, an area known for its natural beauty and scenic landscapes. The plantation is characterized by its dense growth of various types of trees, creating a thriving forest ecosystem. The predominant tree species found in Steps Plantation include oak, beech, and pine, which contribute to the rich biodiversity of the area.

Covering an extensive area, Steps Plantation offers visitors a serene and peaceful environment to explore and connect with nature. The woodland is crisscrossed by well-maintained footpaths, allowing easy access and navigation through the plantation. These paths provide an opportunity for visitors to enjoy leisurely walks or engage in more adventurous activities like hiking and birdwatching.

The plantation is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Visitors may encounter various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits. The lush undergrowth of the plantation supports the growth of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the overall beauty of the woodland.

Steps Plantation also boasts a rich history, with remnants of old stone steps that were once used by workers to access the higher parts of the forest. These steps serve as a reminder of the area's past and provide an interesting focal point for visitors.

Overall, Steps Plantation offers a delightful natural escape for nature enthusiasts, providing a tranquil setting to appreciate the beauty of the Cumberland woodlands.

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Steps Plantation Images

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A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 at Muncaster Mill
A595 at Muncaster Mill
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.

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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. LinkExternal link
Carriage drive, Muncaster Castle This is the carriage drive from the public car park beside the A595 and West Lodge to Muncaster Castle.
Carriage drive, Muncaster Castle
This is the carriage drive from the public car park beside the A595 and West Lodge to Muncaster Castle.
The Carriage Drive, Muncaster Castle Rhododendrons in bloom
The Carriage Drive, Muncaster Castle
Rhododendrons in bloom
Approaching Muncaster Mill On the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Approaching Muncaster Mill
On the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Cottages at Walls Walls is a small group of houses south of the coastal village of Ravenglass.
Cottages at Walls
Walls is a small group of houses south of the coastal village of Ravenglass.
Newtown Newtown is a settlement of perhaps just two houses south-east of the village of Ravenglass.
Newtown
Newtown is a settlement of perhaps just two houses south-east of the village of Ravenglass.
Unmade road and bridleway The roughly surfaced road is also a bridleway; it crosses farmland between the village of Ravenglass and the grounds of Muncaster Castle.
Unmade road and bridleway
The roughly surfaced road is also a bridleway; it crosses farmland between the village of Ravenglass and the grounds of Muncaster Castle.
The War Memorial on Walls Drive, Ravenglass
The War Memorial on Walls Drive, Ravenglass
Walls Drive towards Ravenglass
Walls Drive towards Ravenglass
River Mite The River Mite rises below the summit of Illgill Head and flows through Mitredale to its confluence with the River Esk and River Irt at Ravenglass. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway follows its lower course.
River Mite
The River Mite rises below the summit of Illgill Head and flows through Mitredale to its confluence with the River Esk and River Irt at Ravenglass. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway follows its lower course.
A595 heading south The A595 is a main road  in Cumbria, that starts in Carlisle, passes through Whitehaven, and goes close to Workington, Cockermouth and Wigton. It passes Sellafield and Ravenglass before ending at the Dalton-in-Furness by-pass, in southern Cumbria, where it joins the A590 trunk road.
A595 heading south
The A595 is a main road in Cumbria, that starts in Carlisle, passes through Whitehaven, and goes close to Workington, Cockermouth and Wigton. It passes Sellafield and Ravenglass before ending at the Dalton-in-Furness by-pass, in southern Cumbria, where it joins the A590 trunk road.
War Memorial, A595 War memorials were mainly constructed after WWI to commemorate the troops who gave their lives in the war. Many were then updated after WWII. Some war memorials date back to the Boer War. Almost every town and village in Britain has a War Memorial. They take many forms, the commonest being an obelisk, a cross or statue of a soldier. Some commemorate the inhabitants of a place, some are for schools and others are for companies or Military groupings.
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 & 12 are Grade I listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_I_listed_war_memorials_in_England" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_I_listed_war_memorials_in_England">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
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War Memorial, A595
War memorials were mainly constructed after WWI to commemorate the troops who gave their lives in the war. Many were then updated after WWII. Some war memorials date back to the Boer War. Almost every town and village in Britain has a War Memorial. They take many forms, the commonest being an obelisk, a cross or statue of a soldier. Some commemorate the inhabitants of a place, some are for schools and others are for companies or Military groupings. Many memorials are grade II listed, 61 are II* listed, LinkExternal link*_listed_war_memorials_in_England & 12 are Grade I listed. LinkExternal link A search for memorials can be carried out at LinkExternal link
Lodge, Muncaster Castle
Lodge, Muncaster Castle
Branken Wall
Branken Wall
River Mite, Muncaster, Cumbria The river seen from Muncaster Mill Halt, on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
River Mite, Muncaster, Cumbria
The river seen from Muncaster Mill Halt, on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
Muncaster Mill, Cumbria Formerly a working mill, the mill building is now a private residence.
Muncaster Mill, Cumbria
Formerly a working mill, the mill building is now a private residence.
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Steps Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD1096 (Lat: 54.353648, Lng: -3.375245)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Hirst Park
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Cafe
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Charging Station
Access: customers
Bicycle: yes
Charge: 1 GBP
Fee: yes
Motorcar: no
Operator: Muncaster Castle
Website: https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/explore/travel/electric-bike-charging-points-in-the-lake-district-cumbria
Lat/Long: 54.3557254/-3.3811517
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