Bank Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Bank Wood

Armathwaite Hall Gateway and South Lodge The exit gate of Armathwaite Hall. Formerly a private house, Armathwaite Hall is now a hotel.
There is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the face of the right hand gatepost (detail photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7162420">NY2032 : Benchmark, Armathwaite Hall Hotel Gate</a>). — Armathwaite Hall Gateway and South Lodge Credit: Adrian Taylor

Bank Wood is a picturesque forest located in Cumberland, a historic county in North West England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The wood is situated on a gentle slope, which gives it its name, and is surrounded by rolling hills and meadows.

The forest is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, with oak, beech, and ash being the most common species. These towering trees provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a cool and tranquil atmosphere within the wood. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, which supports a diverse range of plant life including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns.

Bank Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot a range of bird species including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes. The wood is also known for its population of deer, which can often be glimpsed roaming through the trees.

Several footpaths and trails wind their way through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its beauty on foot. These paths lead to charming viewpoints and clearings, where visitors can take in the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Bank Wood is not only a haven for wildlife and nature lovers but also provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace and tranquility in the heart of nature.

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Bank Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.682572/-3.214634 or Grid Reference NY2132. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Armathwaite Hall Gateway and South Lodge

The exit gate of Armathwaite Hall. Formerly a private house, Armathwaite Hall is now a hotel. There is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the face of the right hand gatepost (detail photograph NY2032 : Benchmark, Armathwaite Hall Hotel Gate).

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, Armathwaite Hall Hotel Gate

Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the pillar of the exit gate of Armathwaite Hall Hotel. The benchmark marks a height of 87.6178m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1969 (location photograph NY2032 : Armathwaite Hall Gateway and South Lodge).

Adrian Taylor

Direction Sign â Signpost on the A591 at Kilnhill

Located on the southeast side of the junction of the A591 and North Row in Kilnhill, in Bassenthwaite parish. 1 arm and pawn finial. Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY2132

Mike Rayner

Bassenthwaite Lake from Banks Point

Philip Jeffrey

Path through the lakeside woodland

Philip Jeffrey

Stone steps up to the lay-by

Philip Jeffrey

Castle Inn Hotel

The Castle Inn Hotel beside the A591 road. There is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the painted stone quoin at the front corner of the building (photograph NY2132 : Benchmark, The Castle Inn Hotel).

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, The Castle Inn Hotel

Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the south east corner of The Castle Inn Hotel. The benchmark marks a height of 106.6495m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1969 (location photograph NY2132 : Castle Inn Hotel).

Adrian Taylor

Bassenthwaite village and Skiddaw

Adrian Taylor

Binsey

One of the northernmost fells in the Lake District National Park and the northernmost Wainwright summit, Binsey has an altitude of 447m (1466 feet) and stands isolated from the nearby fells. There is an Ordnance Survey trigonometrical column on the summit (photograph NY2235 : Triangulation Pillar, Binsey).

Adrian Taylor

No Entry

Armathwaite Hall Hotel operates a one way traffic system on the drives within the hotel grounds.

Adrian Taylor

Parkland near Armathwaite Hall

Adrian Taylor

Old Milestone by the B5291, near Armathwaite Hotel

Carved stone post by the B5291, in parish of BASSENTHWAITE (ALLERDALE District), exit of Armathwaite Hall, on grass verge against wall, on West side of road. Cockermouth numeral, erected by the Keswick turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 8 (To Keswick) Milestone Society National ID: CU_KWCM08

Barbara Todd

Direction Sign â Signpost on the A591 at Chapel Bridge

Located at Chapel Bridge on the southwest side of the crossroads of the A591 and School Road. Bassenthwaite parish. 4 arms and annulus finial. Refurbished by Terry Moore. For an earlier photo, see Link. See also Link

. Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY2231

B Todd

Silage Baling near to Binsey

Grass having been cut and dried (to one extent or another) and rolled into cylindrical bales is then gathered and wrapped in plastic sheeting by the clever piece of kit drawn by the tractor. Binsey is the hill in the background.

Trevor Littlewood