Banks Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Banks Wood

Kirkby Pool
Kirkby Pool Credit: Adrian Taylor

Banks Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. Situated near the village of Banks, it offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a lush and vibrant canopy during the warmer months. Blanketed with a carpet of wildflowers, the forest floor is a sight to behold, attracting a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through ancient woodland, revealing hidden ponds, bubbling streams, and enchanting glades along the way. The gentle sound of birdsong fills the air, as the forest is home to a variety of avian species, including woodpeckers, warblers, and owls.

Banks Wood is a popular destination for families, walkers, and nature photographers. It provides the perfect opportunity for a leisurely stroll, a peaceful picnic, or simply a moment of tranquility surrounded by nature. Visitors are advised to bring sturdy footwear and a camera to capture the beauty of this woodland gem.

Overall, Banks Wood in Lancashire is a captivating and idyllic forest, offering a rich tapestry of natural wonders and a peaceful retreat for all who visit.

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Banks Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.310219/-3.1625079 or Grid Reference SD2491. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kirkby Pool
Kirkby Pool
Stile beside Buttstead Wood The public footpath from The Hill to Woodland crosses this stile adjacent to Buttstead Wood.
There is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark with cut mark on the bottom stone step of the stile (detail photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7259390">SD2389 : Benchmark, Buttstead Wood</a>).
Stile beside Buttstead Wood
The public footpath from The Hill to Woodland crosses this stile adjacent to Buttstead Wood. There is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark with cut mark on the bottom stone step of the stile (detail photograph SD2389 : Benchmark, Buttstead Wood).
Benchmark, Buttstead Wood Detail of the Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark with cut mark on the horizontal bottom step of a public footpath stile adjacent to Buttstead Wood.  The benchmark marks a height of 8.6076m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1954 (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7259381">SD2389 : Stile beside Buttstead Wood</a>).
Benchmark, Buttstead Wood
Detail of the Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark with cut mark on the horizontal bottom step of a public footpath stile adjacent to Buttstead Wood. The benchmark marks a height of 8.6076m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1954 (location photograph SD2389 : Stile beside Buttstead Wood).
Woodland path near Latter Rigg
Woodland path near Latter Rigg
Ringhouse Farm and Cottages, Lake District This is Ringhouse Farm and its associated cottages which are available for rent (google 'em for details). Ideally situated for access to the south lakes and beyond and plenty of walks from the farm if you don't feel like getting into the car.
Ringhouse Farm and Cottages, Lake District
This is Ringhouse Farm and its associated cottages which are available for rent (google 'em for details). Ideally situated for access to the south lakes and beyond and plenty of walks from the farm if you don't feel like getting into the car.
Road bridge This bridge spans the old Broughton-in-Furness to Coniston Railway about 2 miles NE of Broughton
Road bridge
This bridge spans the old Broughton-in-Furness to Coniston Railway about 2 miles NE of Broughton
Dismantled railway Looking SE towards Broughton-in-Furness along the old Broughton-in-Furness to Coniston Railway
Dismantled railway
Looking SE towards Broughton-in-Furness along the old Broughton-in-Furness to Coniston Railway
Barriers Gate and Cattle Grid across the road to Hawes Farm
Barriers
Gate and Cattle Grid across the road to Hawes Farm
Track through the woods heading for Green Moor
Track through the woods heading for Green Moor
Fine trees on meadowland near Green Moor
Fine trees on meadowland near Green Moor
Sunbeam catching bracken fronds An unusually shady spot for bracken, on the woodland side of the wall.
Sunbeam catching bracken fronds
An unusually shady spot for bracken, on the woodland side of the wall.
Fungi near the woodland track to Green Moor A Geograph member has contacted suggesting an identification - sulphur tufts (Hypholoma fasciculare).
Fungi near the woodland track to Green Moor
A Geograph member has contacted suggesting an identification - sulphur tufts (Hypholoma fasciculare).
Clapper bridge over Green Moor Beck This bridge carries a bridleway from Woodland over Woodland Fell and ultimately to Blawith in the Crake Valley. Probably part of a very ancient trackway.
Clapper bridge over Green Moor Beck
This bridge carries a bridleway from Woodland over Woodland Fell and ultimately to Blawith in the Crake Valley. Probably part of a very ancient trackway.
Ringhouse Farm
Ringhouse Farm
Footpaths at Tomsteads
Footpaths at Tomsteads
Ruins in Buttstead Wood
Ruins in Buttstead Wood
A path leading to Buttstead Wood
A path leading to Buttstead Wood
Approaching Ringhouse Farm The footpath from Thornthwaite/Woodland Hall is quite vague on the ground and we lost the line in a couple of places. Beyond the cottages are Caw and the Coniston fells, Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man.
Approaching Ringhouse Farm
The footpath from Thornthwaite/Woodland Hall is quite vague on the ground and we lost the line in a couple of places. Beyond the cottages are Caw and the Coniston fells, Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man.
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Banks Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD2491 (Lat: 54.310219, Lng: -3.1625079)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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