High Stile Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Allerdale

England

High Stile Wood

Rocks and bracken at summit area of High Doat The northward view from the high point of the modest hill, High Doat near to Seatoller in Borrowdale.
Castle Crag lies at the centre of the image with the Skiddaw group in the distance, the highest tops hidden in mist. — Rocks and bracken at summit area of High Doat Credit: Trevor Littlewood

High Stile Wood is a picturesque forest located in Cumberland, England. Nestled in the Lake District National Park, it covers an area of approximately 200 hectares. The wood is renowned for its remarkable beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The forest is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, birch, and alder. These majestic trees create a lush canopy, providing shade and a habitat for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the woodland's enchanting atmosphere.

High Stile Wood is intersected by several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders. The paths wind through the forest, meandering beside babbling brooks and tranquil ponds. Along the way, hikers can spot an array of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a multitude of bird species.

The wood also offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. From certain vantage points, visitors can marvel at the majestic peaks of the Lake District, including the towering High Stile mountain, which lends its name to the woodland.

High Stile Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. Its serene atmosphere and stunning scenery make it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the beauty of nature.

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High Stile Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.511907/-3.1721526 or Grid Reference NY2413. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rocks and bracken at summit area of High Doat

The northward view from the high point of the modest hill, High Doat near to Seatoller in Borrowdale. Castle Crag lies at the centre of the image with the Skiddaw group in the distance, the highest tops hidden in mist.

Trevor Littlewood

Bracken covered slope descending towards Seatoller

The slope is on the minor hill, High Doat, south-west of its summit. The central, sunlit hill is known as Thornythwaite Fell which has little individual identity and is basically a rising ridge continuing to Glaramara, a summit on the skyline above.

Trevor Littlewood

Ford and stepping stones on River Derwent

The river crossing just to the west of Rosthwaite.

Trevor Littlewood

The B5289, Seatoller

The main road which passes through Borrowdale and over the Honister Pass. An open-top stagecoach bus sits at its turning point on the edge of Seatoller after an early morning service along the narrow and twisty road from Keswick.

Graham Robson

Path to Dale Head summit from Honister Hause

A public footpath follows the fence up the hill from Honister Hause to the top of Dale Head.

Graham Robson

Path climbing to Dale Head

The public footpath which climbs the fellside from Honister Hause to the summit of Dale Head.

Graham Robson

South from Castle Crag

Looking up Borrowdale from Castle Crag, with the relatively low wooded fell, High Doat, in the centre. Glaramara (centre), Great End and Scafell Pike (right) are beyond.

Ian Taylor

The River Derwent near New Bridge

The pebbly bed of the River Derwent under the clear, cold water.

Adrian Taylor

Chapel House Farm, Borrowdale

Ian Taylor

New Bridge at Rosthwaite

Lovely stone bridge across the River Derwent.

Gordon Brown

Path above Old Mill Cottage

On the path from Strands Bridge to Glaramara.

Trevor Harris

Approaching The Combe

On the path from Strands Bridge to Glaramara. Ahead is the intake wall and gate into The Combe. On the skyline ahead is Raven Crag and to the left, through the branches of the hawthorn, the pinnacle of Combe Head can be seen.

Trevor Harris