Ladstock Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Ladstock Wood

Ladstock Wood is a picturesque forest located in Cumberland, a county in the northwest of England. This wood is situated near the village of Ladstock, which is known for its tranquil surroundings and natural beauty.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Ladstock Wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors can expect to see a variety of bird species including woodpeckers, jays, and owls, as well as small mammals like foxes, squirrels, and rabbits.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and experience its natural splendor. The paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of hidden glades and babbling brooks. In spring, the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, creating a stunning display of color.

Ladstock Wood is a popular destination for both nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The tranquil atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make it an ideal place for walking, picnicking, and photography. There are also designated areas within the wood where visitors can enjoy a picnic or simply sit and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

Overall, Ladstock Wood is a true gem of Cumberland, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Ladstock Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.611969/-3.2063673 or Grid Reference NY2224. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A66 near Powter How

Colin Pyle

Swan House

Former public house?

steven ruffles

Path up scree to The Bishop

It's a rough path.

steven ruffles

Mountain bike track, Whinlatter

Steven Brown

Mountain bike track, Hospital Plantation, Whinlatter Forest Park

Steven Brown

Mountain bike track, Hospital Plantation, Whinlatter Forest Park

Steven Brown

Benchmark on Thornthwaite Chapel, Thornwaite

Benchmark description Link

OfficeOfPudseyBMs

North Loop bike trail coming out of Whinlatter forest onto the open fell

This mountain bike trail is supposed to be for bikes only and one-way, downhill. However signposting and trail marking is not all it could be, and we found ourselves walking uphill from a grassy forest ride onto the trail and were not prepared to lose a load of height to find our way back to a more suitable route. Fortunately, walkers are up and about earlier than bikers and we had the trail to ourselves until it rejoined the main forestry track. No bikes or riders were harmed by us or the dog... nor vice versa.

Andy Waddington

Mountain bikers keeping out of the wind in Whinlatter Forest

Definitely not a day to be riding out in the open as the wind was getting up towards gale force and gusty with it. Fortunately, Whinlatter Forest provides a lot of relatively sheltered trails.

Andy Waddington

Track junction in Beckstones Plantation

Andy Waddington

Radiation fog clings to the slopes of Braithwaite How

A cold night has filled the valleys with radiation fog, with the peaks and higher slopes initially clear of the roiling mists. An increasing northwesterly wind is starting to move the air, and is bringing clouds to the tops, limiting the sunlight reaching the valleys. Where the trees slow the breeze, fog lingers on the slopes of Braithwaite How. Across the valley, Skiddaw is just losing its summit view - one had to be out early to get sun on the tops today !

Andy Waddington

Boulder among the bracken, Kinn

The underlying solid geology of Kinn is the Kirkstile Formation of laminated mudstones and siltstones of Arenig (Ordovician) age, but the boulder doesn't seem to match that description and is likely to be a glacial erratic, brought by ice sheets from elsewhere. The rounded shape supports that conclusion. There is no bedrock showing here, and the rock sits on a slope heavily infested with bracken, above scattered woodland showing autumn colours. The view across the rapidly clearing morning radiation fog is towards Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite (one of those very rare things in the Lake District - a lake - as opposed to a water or a mere).

Andy Waddington

Ascending Kinn towards Grisedale Pike

After a steep pull from the road, the path to Grisedale Pike ascends more gently for a while up Kinn, as the morning sun disappears behind increasing amounts of cloud formed by a stiff northwesterly breeze. This is hardly unexpected in the Lakes in November, but an hour earlier the tops had been clear above a thermal inversion causing fog in the valley and we'd hoped for better views at least early in the walk. The forecast predicted an hour with rain in the middle of the day, so we counted ourselves fortunate that that didn't materialise.

Andy Waddington

Meanders in Coledale Beck

Whilst it looks pleasant enough, pollution from the Force Crag mines further up the valley is a significant issue in the beck and whilst there is some rediation in the form of settlement ponds, no effort seems to be being made to entirely remove the ugly workings and tackle the cause of the pollution at source, let alone at the original mine owners' expense as would be proper.

Andy Waddington

Traditional Cast Iron Fingerpost at Braithwaite

Situated in the little village of Braithwaite by the Coledale Beck. A water level marker can also be seen. Braithwaite is only 2.5 miles from Keswick.

Jennifer Petrie