Black Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Black Wood

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck The Cumbria Way reaches the minor road from Bassenthwaite to Cassbeck Bridge which it crosses, climbing steeply through Park Wood on the other side (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7023760">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, Park Wood</a>). — The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck Credit: Adrian Taylor

Black Wood, Cumberland, also known as Black Wood Forest, is a stunning natural treasure located in the county of Cumberland, England. Spanning an area of approximately 2,000 acres, this ancient forest is renowned for its remarkable beauty and rich biodiversity.

Black Wood is primarily composed of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These majestic trees create a dense canopy that provides a habitat for a multitude of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and numerous bird species. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the woodland.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of winding trails that offer visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden gems. These trails lead to picturesque viewpoints, tranquil streams, and secluded clearings, making it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

Black Wood, Cumberland has a rich history dating back centuries. It was once a significant source of timber for the local economy, and remnants of this past can still be seen in the form of old saw pits and charcoal burning platforms scattered throughout the forest.

In recent years, conservation efforts have been implemented to protect and preserve the natural integrity of Black Wood. The forest now benefits from the designation of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), ensuring the continued conservation of its unique flora and fauna.

Overall, Black Wood, Cumberland is a captivating destination that offers a peaceful retreat into nature, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of one of England's most cherished woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.697487/-3.1720981 or Grid Reference NY2434. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck The Cumbria Way reaches the minor road from Bassenthwaite to Cassbeck Bridge which it crosses, climbing steeply through Park Wood on the other side (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7023760">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, Park Wood</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck

The Cumbria Way reaches the minor road from Bassenthwaite to Cassbeck Bridge which it crosses, climbing steeply through Park Wood on the other side (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, Park Wood).

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck The Cumbria Way follows the bridleway from Melbecks to Halls Beck, climbing towards the Bassenthwaite to Cassbeck Bridge Road from the footbridge over Halls Beck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7018438">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck

The Cumbria Way follows the bridleway from Melbecks to Halls Beck, climbing towards the Bassenthwaite to Cassbeck Bridge Road from the footbridge over Halls Beck (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck).

Ford on The Cumbria Way The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway from the road beside Halls Beck which climbs through Park Wood, but it stops abruptly at a small ford above Whitefield Wood when it reaches the boundary of Bassenthwaite Civil Parish which follows the beck. However The Cumbria Way continues to follow the farm track across the ford into the adjacent Civil Parish of Ireby and Uldale, picking up the public footpath to Orthwaite which commences at the ford (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029876">NY2433 : Gate and stile on farm track</a>).

Ford on The Cumbria Way

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway from the road beside Halls Beck which climbs through Park Wood, but it stops abruptly at a small ford above Whitefield Wood when it reaches the boundary of Bassenthwaite Civil Parish which follows the beck. However The Cumbria Way continues to follow the farm track across the ford into the adjacent Civil Parish of Ireby and Uldale, picking up the public footpath to Orthwaite which commences at the ford (next photograph NY2433 : Gate and stile on farm track).

The Cumbria Way near Park Wood The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway from the road beside Halls Beck which climbs through Park Wood. The bridleway crosses open ground after leaving the wood and joins a farm track (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7022190">NY2433 : Ford on The Cumbria Way</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Park Wood

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway from the road beside Halls Beck which climbs through Park Wood. The bridleway crosses open ground after leaving the wood and joins a farm track (next photograph NY2433 : Ford on The Cumbria Way).

Gate and Stile on The Cumbria Way At the top of Park Wood the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way long distance path, following a bridleway at this point, leaves the wood by a stile beside a wooden field gate (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7022194">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Park Wood</a>).

Gate and Stile on The Cumbria Way

At the top of Park Wood the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way long distance path, following a bridleway at this point, leaves the wood by a stile beside a wooden field gate (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Park Wood).

The Cumbria Way, top of Park Wood The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway from the road beside Halls Beck which climbs through Park Wood. At the top of the wood northbound walkers turn right onto a path beside a post and wire mesh fence (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7023746">NY2433 : Gate and Stile on The Cumbria Way</a>).

The Cumbria Way, top of Park Wood

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway from the road beside Halls Beck which climbs through Park Wood. At the top of the wood northbound walkers turn right onto a path beside a post and wire mesh fence (next photograph NY2433 : Gate and Stile on The Cumbria Way).

The Cumbria Way, Park Wood The Cumbria Way low level alternative route climbs through Park Wood (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7023753">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, top of Park Wood</a>).
Tree felling and replanting has taken place to the left of the path which is also a bridleway.

The Cumbria Way, Park Wood

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route climbs through Park Wood (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, top of Park Wood). Tree felling and replanting has taken place to the left of the path which is also a bridleway.

The Cumbria Way, Park Wood The Cumbria Way low level alternative route climbs steeply through Park Wood (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7023757">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, Park Wood</a>).

The Cumbria Way, Park Wood

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route climbs steeply through Park Wood (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, Park Wood).

Woodland near Halls Beck An old farm track leading through woodland near Halls Beck is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6902228">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck</a>).

Woodland near Halls Beck

An old farm track leading through woodland near Halls Beck is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck).

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway which descends steeply towards Halls Beck, turning sharp left where it meets an old farm track in the wood (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7025453">NY2433 : Woodland near Halls Beck</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a bridleway which descends steeply towards Halls Beck, turning sharp left where it meets an old farm track in the wood (next photograph NY2433 : Woodland near Halls Beck).

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck The bridleway from Melbecks to Halls Beck descends to a gate into woodland beside Halls Beck. The Cumbria Way long distance path follows the bridleway through the gate (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7039593">NY2433 : Bridleway gate near Halls Beck</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck

The bridleway from Melbecks to Halls Beck descends to a gate into woodland beside Halls Beck. The Cumbria Way long distance path follows the bridleway through the gate (next photograph NY2433 : Bridleway gate near Halls Beck).

Field Gate near Halls Beck This gate provides farm access between two pasture fields.
It is also the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative path from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7025469">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck</a>).

Field Gate near Halls Beck

This gate provides farm access between two pasture fields. It is also the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative path from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way near Halls Beck).

Sheep pasture, Whitefield This upland field is used predominantly for sheep pasture.
A public footpath crosses the field and it is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative path from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck. Northbound walkers following The Cumbria Way aim for the top of the field just back from the edge of the small escarpment (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7086708">NY2433 : Fields near Little Tarn</a>).
Orthwaite Farm is in the right background with the summit of Longlands Fell behind.

Sheep pasture, Whitefield

This upland field is used predominantly for sheep pasture. A public footpath crosses the field and it is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative path from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck. Northbound walkers following The Cumbria Way aim for the top of the field just back from the edge of the small escarpment (next photograph NY2433 : Fields near Little Tarn). Orthwaite Farm is in the right background with the summit of Longlands Fell behind.

Stile on The Cumbria Way This wooden public footpath step stile near Whitefield is on The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck. Northbound walkers following The Cumbria Way turn right after crossing the stile (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7028926">NY2433 : Sheep pasture, Whitefield</a>).
The fell in the left background is Binsey, a Wainwright.

Stile on The Cumbria Way

This wooden public footpath step stile near Whitefield is on The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck. Northbound walkers following The Cumbria Way turn right after crossing the stile (next photograph NY2433 : Sheep pasture, Whitefield). The fell in the left background is Binsey, a Wainwright.

Gate and stile, Whitefield Two public footpaths meet here and diverge again beyond the stile.
This is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative path (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029198">NY2433 : Stile on The Cumbria Way</a>).
The fell in the left background is Binsey, a Wainwright.

Gate and stile, Whitefield

Two public footpaths meet here and diverge again beyond the stile. This is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative path (next photograph NY2433 : Stile on The Cumbria Way). The fell in the left background is Binsey, a Wainwright.

Field edge, Whitefield A public footpath from Horsemoor Hills to Overwater Hall runs beside the fence; it is also The Cumbria Way low level alternative route (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029203">NY2433 : Gate and stile, Whitefield</a>).

Field edge, Whitefield

A public footpath from Horsemoor Hills to Overwater Hall runs beside the fence; it is also The Cumbria Way low level alternative route (next photograph NY2433 : Gate and stile, Whitefield).

The Cumbria Way, Whitefield The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a farm track across open pasture, turning left just before a stile and gate is reached (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029856">NY2433 : Field edge, Whitefield</a>).
Walkers on The Cumbria Way do not cross the stile, which is provided for the public footpath to Horsemoor Hills.

The Cumbria Way, Whitefield

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a farm track across open pasture, turning left just before a stile and gate is reached (next photograph NY2433 : Field edge, Whitefield). Walkers on The Cumbria Way do not cross the stile, which is provided for the public footpath to Horsemoor Hills.

The Cumbria Way near Whitefield Wood The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a farm track across fields above Whitefield Wood (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029864">NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, Whitefield</a>).
Orthwaite Farm, Longlands Fell and Lowthwaite Fell are in the background.

The Cumbria Way near Whitefield Wood

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route follows a farm track across fields above Whitefield Wood (next photograph NY2433 : The Cumbria Way, Whitefield). Orthwaite Farm, Longlands Fell and Lowthwaite Fell are in the background.

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Black Wood is located at Grid Ref: NY2434 (Lat: 54.697487, Lng: -3.1720981)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria

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