Parkend Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Parkend Wood

A66 south of Brathay Hill
A66 south of Brathay Hill Credit: Colin Pyle

Parkend Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Cumberland, in the North West of England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the wood is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for the woodland floor. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which bloom in vibrant colors during the springtime.

Parkend Wood is also home to a rich array of wildlife. The wood provides a sanctuary for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, which can be heard singing their melodic tunes throughout the day. The woodland is also inhabited by mammals such as squirrels, badgers, and deer, which can often be spotted foraging or grazing among the trees.

Visitors to Parkend Wood can enjoy a range of activities, including walking and hiking along the well-maintained trails that wind through the wood. The peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery make it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Parkend Wood is a natural treasure in Cumberland, offering a diverse and enchanting woodland experience for those who venture into its depths.

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Parkend Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.673973/-3.2523562 or Grid Reference NY1931. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A66 south of Brathay Hill
A66 south of Brathay Hill
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake A full size model steam locomotive built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. The 'locomotive' appears to be supported by a set of small rusty trolley wheels. There is a small gap between the 'real' wheels and the track.
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake
A full size model steam locomotive built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. The 'locomotive' appears to be supported by a set of small rusty trolley wheels. There is a small gap between the 'real' wheels and the track.
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake A full size model train built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. It provides additional restaurant accommodation.
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake
A full size model train built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. It provides additional restaurant accommodation.
Former Bassenthwaite Lake station Bassenthwaite Lake station, originally on the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway, closed in 1966. The station buildings later became a café. The railway theme was enhanced by the acquisition of the full size model steam train from the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express (extreme left).
Former Bassenthwaite Lake station
Bassenthwaite Lake station, originally on the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway, closed in 1966. The station buildings later became a café. The railway theme was enhanced by the acquisition of the full size model steam train from the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express (extreme left).
Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite Grade II Listed Building - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1475845?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1475845?section=official-list-entry">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>
Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
Grade II Listed Building - see LinkExternal link
Hay rolls in the field by the lake
Hay rolls in the field by the lake
Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant Dining is in the carriages behind the locomotive
Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant
Dining is in the carriages behind the locomotive
Footpath to Dubwath
Footpath to Dubwath
Hay meadow and information board
Hay meadow and information board
Steam engine at the Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant
Steam engine at the Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant
Benchmark, Bassenthwaite Lake Station House Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on Bassenthwaite Lake Station House. The flush bracket, benchmark number S8026, faces south south west and marks a height of 73.462m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled and verified in 1968.
This benchmark is shown with an incorrect grid reference on the Ordnance Survey database.
Benchmark, Bassenthwaite Lake Station House
Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on Bassenthwaite Lake Station House. The flush bracket, benchmark number S8026, faces south south west and marks a height of 73.462m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled and verified in 1968. This benchmark is shown with an incorrect grid reference on the Ordnance Survey database.
Riggs Cottage Riggs Cottage with the lower slopes of Sale Fell in the background
Riggs Cottage
Riggs Cottage with the lower slopes of Sale Fell in the background
Road junction near the Pheasant Inn
Road junction near the Pheasant Inn
Manicured woodland and a fine signpost Near the Pheasant Inn.
Manicured woodland and a fine signpost
Near the Pheasant Inn.
The road at Routenbeck, below Sale Fell
The road at Routenbeck, below Sale Fell
Looking down on East House, near Wythop Mill
Looking down on East House, near Wythop Mill
Wythop Sunday School See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/957133" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/957133">Link</a>
Wythop Sunday School
See also Link
Benchmark, Routenbeck House, Routenbeck A very worn Ordnance Survey cut benchmark well concealed by lichens on the stone wall beside the gate of Routenbeck House.  The benchmark marks a height of 113.3978m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1956 (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7592003">NY1930 : Gateway, Routenbeck House</a>).
Benchmark, Routenbeck House, Routenbeck
A very worn Ordnance Survey cut benchmark well concealed by lichens on the stone wall beside the gate of Routenbeck House. The benchmark marks a height of 113.3978m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1956 (location photograph NY1930 : Gateway, Routenbeck House).
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Parkend Wood is located at Grid Ref: NY1931 (Lat: 54.673973, Lng: -3.2523562)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria

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