Park Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Park Wood

Recent felling on Coops Wood has opened up a view of the bridge over the Duddon Credit: Mick Garratt

Park Wood is a beautiful and expansive forest located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The wood is situated near the village of Park, hence its name, and is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

Known for its dense and diverse tree population, Park Wood is home to a variety of species including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a lush and vibrant canopy that provides a habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Visitors to the wood can often spot squirrels, deer, and a plethora of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

The wood features a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. There are also designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing a perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or a moment of tranquility.

In addition to its natural splendor, Park Wood offers recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling. The quiet and peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal place for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Park Wood is easily accessible by car and offers ample parking facilities. It is also well-connected to nearby towns and villages by public transportation, making it a convenient destination for both locals and tourists.

Overall, Park Wood is a hidden gem in Lancashire, offering a serene and scenic escape for nature lovers, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Park Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.283865/-3.2020726 or Grid Reference SD2188. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Recent felling on Coops Wood has opened up a view of the bridge over the Duddon

Mick Garratt

Pivot type mark

This Pivot style mark can be found on the SE parapet of the bridge.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on a rock face west side of the road. It marks a point 31.425m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

River Duddon from Duddon Bridge

JThomas

Duddon Bridge Cottage, Duddon Bridge

JThomas

Elizabeth II postbox on the A595, Duddon Bridge

Postbox No. LA20 68. See SD1988 : Smithy Lane, Duddon Bridge for context.

JThomas

Smithy Lane, Duddon Bridge

Showing position of Postbox No. LA20 68. See SD1988 : Elizabeth II postbox on the A595, Duddon Bridge for postbox.

JThomas

Broughton-in-Furness

Looking towards the town square from the driveway of Broughton Tower

Rosalind Mitchell

High Cross Inn

As its name suggests, the High Cross Inn is situated at a crossroads on top of a ridge, which lies between the town of Broughton in Furness and the Duddon valley.

Stephen Dawson

'Donkey Rock', Broughton-in-Furness

By the roadside at SD210867, Bush Green Quarry has a cliff-face 70m across and 10m high that shows 'sole structures' in the almost vertically bedded turbidite sandstones and mudstones (Coniston Grits) of Silurian age, about 400 million years old. These are knobbly lumps on the surface of the rock, formed by the deposition of hard material on the sea-bed by deep-water currents, and there are more than 1800 of them, mainly types known as flute and load casts, covering six bedding planes (see Link

Foxfield.html). Further information see Moseley 1978 Geology of the Lake District, p 143, Yorkshire Geological Society.

Humphrey Bolton

The Square, Broughton-in-Furness

Before the mid-18C, Broughton-in-Furness was a loose group of buildings strung out along the ancient coastal route, but after seeing in 1760 the new squares then being constructed in London, Gilpin Sawrey, the Lord of the Manor, made his own version. The square is lined by trees and surrounded by 18C buildings in terraces. The Obelisk of 1810 was erected for the Jubilee of George III. There are stone slabs for the display of fish etc in the market (no longer used).

Humphrey Bolton

The Town Hall, Broughton-in-Furness

On the south side of the Square the Town Hall built in 1766, of seven bays originally with open arcading. The building houses the Information Centre and has a clock and a belfry. It is joined to its neighbours and cement rendered like them.

Humphrey Bolton

The Manor Arms, The Square, broughton-in-Furness

On the east side of the Square is the 18C Manor Arms, serving real ales. It has a rare 18C "basket" fireplace (one of only ten) which was designed to burn peat as well, as wood and coal.

Humphrey Bolton

Sw Corner of The Square, Broughton-in-Furness

The Obelisk of 1810 was erected for the Golden Jubilee of George III. According to the OS map of 1888-9 the building with the bay windows was then a bank.

Humphrey Bolton

Griffin Street , Broughton-in-Furness

This connects Church Street with The Square. The gates of Broughton Tower can be seen in the distance.

Humphrey Bolton

Broughton House, Griffin Street, Broughton-in-Furness

The prosperity of the town in the 18C is illustrated by Broughton House, a wide three-storey building with a central portico. The owner was not a slave to symmetry as there are two ground floor windows on one side and only one on the other.

Humphrey Bolton

Church Street, Broughton-in-Furness

This was called Old Street in 1888. Further up on the left a school was built c.1866 to accommodate 113 children; it was funded by public subscription, replacing a previous smaller school. The police station was just past the end of the lane to the church.

Humphrey Bolton