Oak Haw Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Oak Haw Wood

Coniston Water Coniston Water is the fifth largest of the lakes, at five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet. It provided an important fish source for the monks of Furness Abbey who owned the lake and much of the surrounding land in the 13th and 14th Centuries.
Coniston Water Credit: Eirian Evans

Oak Haw Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Lancashire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 200 acres, this woodland offers an enchanting escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Situated just a few miles outside the town of Lancashire, Oak Haw Wood is easily accessible and attracts visitors from near and far.

As its name suggests, Oak Haw Wood is predominantly populated by majestic oak trees, which provide a dense canopy of foliage, offering shade and shelter for the diverse range of flora and fauna that call this forest home. The wood is also home to a variety of other tree species, including birch, beech, and hazel, adding to the rich biodiversity of the area.

The forest is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained walking trails, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature walkers. These paths wind their way through the forest, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of their surroundings. Along the way, walkers may spot wildflowers, ferns, and mosses carpeting the forest floor, adding bursts of color to the green landscape.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted by the array of creatures that inhabit Oak Haw Wood. The forest is home to a diverse range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Squirrels and rabbits can often be seen darting through the undergrowth, while lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of deer or foxes.

Overall, Oak Haw Wood is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Oak Haw Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.296559/-3.089106 or Grid Reference SD2989. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coniston Water Coniston Water is the fifth largest of the lakes, at five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet. It provided an important fish source for the monks of Furness Abbey who owned the lake and much of the surrounding land in the 13th and 14th Centuries.
Coniston Water
Coniston Water is the fifth largest of the lakes, at five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet. It provided an important fish source for the monks of Furness Abbey who owned the lake and much of the surrounding land in the 13th and 14th Centuries.
Coniston Water Coniston Water is the fifth largest of the lakes, at five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet. It provided an important fish source for the monks of Furness Abbey who owned the lake and much of the surrounding land in the 13th and 14th Centuries.
Coniston Water
Coniston Water is the fifth largest of the lakes, at five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet. It provided an important fish source for the monks of Furness Abbey who owned the lake and much of the surrounding land in the 13th and 14th Centuries.
A glimpse of Coniston Water Towards the southern end of the lake. Boon Wood on the left
A glimpse of Coniston Water
Towards the southern end of the lake. Boon Wood on the left
Farmland at High Nibthwaite South of Coniston Water. The crag on the left is Brook Barrow
Farmland at High Nibthwaite
South of Coniston Water. The crag on the left is Brook Barrow
Wide valley of the River Crake
Wide valley of the River Crake
Former Blawith church Formerly this was the Church of St John the Baptist but it became redundant in 1988 and was sold to be converted in 2012
Former Blawith church
Formerly this was the Church of St John the Baptist but it became redundant in 1988 and was sold to be converted in 2012
A5084 near Coniston Water
A5084 near Coniston Water
Road junction in Water Yeat
Road junction in Water Yeat
At Low Peel Near, Coniston Water
At Low Peel Near, Coniston Water
At Low Peel Near looking up Coniston Water
At Low Peel Near looking up Coniston Water
Water Yeat Mill This former corn mill was supplied with water power by Greenholme Beck, fed by Beacon Tarn.  It was converted in the mid-1960s into sheltered accommodation for elderly people and now, much altered, it is partly residential with the remainder let for holidays.
Water Yeat Mill
This former corn mill was supplied with water power by Greenholme Beck, fed by Beacon Tarn. It was converted in the mid-1960s into sheltered accommodation for elderly people and now, much altered, it is partly residential with the remainder let for holidays.
Blawith and Nibthwaite Village Hall This small, wooden village hall is located in Water Yeat.  It is run as a charity by and for the benefit of the local community.
Blawith and Nibthwaite Village Hall
This small, wooden village hall is located in Water Yeat. It is run as a charity by and for the benefit of the local community.
The road to Greenholme Farm Bowder Knott is the hill in the right background.
The road to Greenholme Farm
Bowder Knott is the hill in the right background.
Beacon Tarn The Cumbria Way long distance path follows the far shore of the tarn; Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man form an impressive backdrop.
Beacon Tarn
The Cumbria Way long distance path follows the far shore of the tarn; Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man form an impressive backdrop.
Water Yeat The building on the left is a former corn mill, supplied with water power by Greenholme Beck.
Water Yeat
The building on the left is a former corn mill, supplied with water power by Greenholme Beck.
Track near Greenholme Farm
Track near Greenholme Farm
Beacon Tarn and the Coniston Fells Beacon Tarn lies in a hollow in the Blawith Fells; in the background are Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man.  The steep gorse covered bank to the right is the western slope of Beacon Fell and the path leading through the col behind the solitary hawthorn tree is The Cumbria Way.
Beacon Tarn and the Coniston Fells
Beacon Tarn lies in a hollow in the Blawith Fells; in the background are Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man. The steep gorse covered bank to the right is the western slope of Beacon Fell and the path leading through the col behind the solitary hawthorn tree is The Cumbria Way.
Lane near Cockenskell The Tottlebank Farm to Beacon Tarn public footpath passes through a walled lane near Cockenskell. This is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance path (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6884736">SD2789 : Gate on The Cumbria Way near Cockenskell</a>).
Lane near Cockenskell
The Tottlebank Farm to Beacon Tarn public footpath passes through a walled lane near Cockenskell. This is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance path (next photograph SD2789 : Gate on The Cumbria Way near Cockenskell).
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Oak Haw Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD2989 (Lat: 54.296559, Lng: -3.089106)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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