Ash Bank Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Ash Bank Wood

Torver Goods Yard The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage. The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington. The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms. The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use. — Torver Goods Yard Credit: Adrian Taylor

Ash Bank Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 12 hectares, it is nestled on the outskirts of the small village of Ash Bank. The wood is part of a larger forested area that stretches across the region, contributing to the natural beauty and ecological diversity of the area.

Ash Bank Wood is predominantly composed of ash trees, as its name suggests, which dominate the landscape and provide a dense canopy of foliage. The trees, some of which are several hundred years old, create a tranquil and secluded atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers seeking a peaceful retreat.

The woodland is rich in biodiversity and supports a wide variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with wildflowers and ferns, providing a vibrant display of colors during the spring and summer months. The wood is also home to numerous species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Visitors to Ash Bank Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are also picnic areas and benches strategically placed throughout the wood, allowing visitors to relax and soak in the peaceful ambiance.

Overall, Ash Bank Wood is a beautiful woodland that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its stunning natural scenery, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.339172/-3.11252 or Grid Reference SD2794. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Torver Goods Yard The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage. The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington. The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms. The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.

Torver Goods Yard

The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage. The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington. The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms. The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.

Torver The road here passing in front of the cottages and The Wilson Arms was originally the A593 road until it was realigned between a point near Torver Station and Dalton Road Gates level crossing, taking advantage of the alignment of the former railway.

Torver

The road here passing in front of the cottages and The Wilson Arms was originally the A593 road until it was realigned between a point near Torver Station and Dalton Road Gates level crossing, taking advantage of the alignment of the former railway.

Ford on Throng Moss Beck The path from Mere Beck on Torver Low Common to Delicars crosses Throng Moss Beck by a small ford below the slopes of Anne Riggs.
This is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path between Ulverston and Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939323">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs</a>).
There is little water in the ford after a prolonged period of dry weather.

Ford on Throng Moss Beck

The path from Mere Beck on Torver Low Common to Delicars crosses Throng Moss Beck by a small ford below the slopes of Anne Riggs. This is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path between Ulverston and Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs). There is little water in the ford after a prolonged period of dry weather.

The Cumbria Way, Torver Low Common The Cumbria Way follows a well-defined path on Torver Low Common (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6938183">SD2892 : Ford on Throng Moss Beck</a>).
The small fell in the background is Anne Riggs.

The Cumbria Way, Torver Low Common

The Cumbria Way follows a well-defined path on Torver Low Common (next photograph SD2892 : Ford on Throng Moss Beck). The small fell in the background is Anne Riggs.

Public footpath beside Torver Beck The footpath is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6957799">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck</a>).

Public footpath beside Torver Beck

The footpath is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck).

Footbridge over Torver Beck The bridge takes a public footpath across Torver Beck which drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water.
The Cumbria Way long distance path crosses the bridge (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939286">SD2892 : Public footpath beside Torver Beck</a>).

Footbridge over Torver Beck

The bridge takes a public footpath across Torver Beck which drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. The Cumbria Way long distance path crosses the bridge (next photograph SD2892 : Public footpath beside Torver Beck).

Footpath near Torver Beck The Cumbria Way long distance path follows a public footpath off Torver Low Common on the approach to Torver Beck. Northbound walkers following the route of The Cumbria Way keep right at this path junction (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939295">SD2892 : Footbridge over Torver Beck</a>).

Footpath near Torver Beck

The Cumbria Way long distance path follows a public footpath off Torver Low Common on the approach to Torver Beck. Northbound walkers following the route of The Cumbria Way keep right at this path junction (next photograph SD2892 : Footbridge over Torver Beck).

The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck beside power lines, following a public footpath on the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939302">SD2892 : Footpath near Torver Beck</a>).

The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs

The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck beside power lines, following a public footpath on the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : Footpath near Torver Beck).

The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck, following a public footpath across the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939311">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs</a>).

The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs

The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck, following a public footpath across the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs).

The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle on Torver Low Common near Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939316">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs

The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle on Torver Low Common near Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs).

The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck The Cumbria Way follows a field boundary wall on the approach to the road at Delicars (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6961731">SD2892 : Footpath gate near Delicars</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck

The Cumbria Way follows a field boundary wall on the approach to the road at Delicars (next photograph SD2892 : Footpath gate near Delicars).

Torver Beck Torver Beck drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water.
These modest waterfalls are beside The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle.

Torver Beck

Torver Beck drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. These modest waterfalls are beside The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle.

The Cumbria Way, Delicars A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6965796">SD2892 : A5084 road and car park, Delicars</a>).

The Cumbria Way, Delicars

A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : A5084 road and car park, Delicars).

Footpath gate near Delicars A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, passing through a wooden gate before it reaches the road.
This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6961724">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars</a>).

Footpath gate near Delicars

A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, passing through a wooden gate before it reaches the road. This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars).

The Cumbria Way, Delicars The Cumbria Way follows a farm track near Delicars.
The track is also a public footpath from Delicars to Coniston (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6972041">SD2892 : Gate on The Cumbria Way</a>).

The Cumbria Way, Delicars

The Cumbria Way follows a farm track near Delicars. The track is also a public footpath from Delicars to Coniston (next photograph SD2892 : Gate on The Cumbria Way).

The Cumbria Way near Delicars The Cumbria Way follows a public footpath along a farm track near Delicars.
Northbound walkers following The Cumbria way should keep left where the track divides 55m (60 yards) after leaving the car park at Delicars (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6964835">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Delicars

The Cumbria Way follows a public footpath along a farm track near Delicars. Northbound walkers following The Cumbria way should keep left where the track divides 55m (60 yards) after leaving the car park at Delicars (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars).

Farm track, Delicars This farm track leaves the south end of the small roadside car park at Delicars to serve nearby fields. The track is also the route of The Cumbria Way long distance footpath from Ulverston to Carlisle
(next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7428706">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars</a>).

Farm track, Delicars

This farm track leaves the south end of the small roadside car park at Delicars to serve nearby fields. The track is also the route of The Cumbria Way long distance footpath from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Delicars).

A5084 road and car park, Delicars The public footpath sign points along The Cumbria Way which joins the A5084 road at this point. Northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way long distance trail cross the road to the small car park at Delicars and turn right onto a track leading up the bank; this is the start of a public footpath along the shores of Coniston Water to Coniston (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6965781">SD2892 : Farm track, Delicars</a>).

A5084 road and car park, Delicars

The public footpath sign points along The Cumbria Way which joins the A5084 road at this point. Northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way long distance trail cross the road to the small car park at Delicars and turn right onto a track leading up the bank; this is the start of a public footpath along the shores of Coniston Water to Coniston (next photograph SD2892 : Farm track, Delicars).

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Ash Bank Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD2794 (Lat: 54.339172, Lng: -3.11252)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Addr City: Torver

Addr Postcode: LA21 8BS

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