Crag House Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Crag House Wood

Sheep grazing near Tarn Hows Woods Credit: Eirian Evans

Crag House Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is nestled within the Rossendale Valley, offering visitors a tranquil and scenic escape from the bustling urban areas nearby. The woodland is managed by the Woodland Trust, ensuring its conservation and protection.

The wood features a diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and sycamore, creating a rich and varied ecosystem. This variety of trees provides a habitat for many woodland creatures, such as birds, squirrels, and deer, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

A network of footpaths and trails winds through Crag House Wood, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural beauty. These paths lead to stunning viewpoints, where one can admire the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby hills and valleys.

In addition to its natural beauty, Crag House Wood also has historical significance. It is home to the ruins of an ancient farmhouse, which adds a touch of mystery and intrigue to the woodland. The remnants of the farmhouse serve as a reminder of the area's past and provide an interesting glimpse into Lancashire's history.

Overall, Crag House Wood is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. Its combination of diverse flora and fauna, scenic views, and historical ruins make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Lancashire.

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Crag House Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.390504/-3.0560949 or Grid Reference SD3199. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep grazing near Tarn Hows Woods

Eirian Evans

Yewdale Valley

Yewdale Crag to the right

Eirian Evans

Yewdale Valley

Poor grazing land here

Eirian Evans

Monk Coniston Hall

Monk Coniston Hall is a National Trust property privately leased to HF Holidays as one of their Country Houses.

Adrian Taylor

Counting House at Monk Coniston

Monk Coniston is a National Trust Property leased by HF Holidays and operated as a country house hotel. There are several buildings on the site; this is the Counting House.

Trevor Littlewood

Eastern side of Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows is an archetypal Lake District location close to the village of Coniston. It's partly an artificial creation, the result of damming one of three tarns to create a larger feature.

Trevor Littlewood

Birch tree on bracken-strewn slope

The tree is on a hill slope south-west of Tarn Hows. The bracken is of course dead, the residue of the previous year's growth. Wetherlam just shows above knolls at the left side horizon.

Trevor Littlewood

Wharton Tarn

The tarn is a small area of water lying just over a kilometre south of Tarn Hows. It appears to be infilling with vegetation.

Trevor Littlewood

Guards Wood

Most of the trees seen here in the wood remain standing but over the summit area of the hill devastation was caused by Storm Arwen at the end of November 2021 and probably by subsequent winter storms. Ramorum disease had already affected trees there which were being removed by the National Trust.

Trevor Littlewood

Damage to trees at summit of High Guards

High Guards is a low, wooded hill close to Coniston. The hillwalker is at its summit which was devastated by Storm Arwen at the end of November 2021 and probably by subsequent winter storms. A path crosses the hill going close to the summit but its route is blocked by many windthrown trees; much detouring and clambering is required to make the crossing.

Trevor Littlewood

Obstructions to path descending through Guards Wood

Much damage was caused in Guards Wood by Storm Arwen at the end of November 2021 and probably by subsequent winter storms. The summit area of High Guards, the hill on which the wood grows, was badly affected and difficult to access - Link . The path crossing the hill was equally affected by windthrown trees. The awkwardness caused by the two trees across the path in this image was trivial by comparison.

Trevor Littlewood

Monk Coniston

The south-west face of the large house at Monk Coniston which, with land was owned by Beatrix Potter who left it to the National Trust; the Trust still has it. Currently, it's leased by HF holidays who operate it as a country house hotel.

Trevor Littlewood

Damage to woodland path adjacent to road

Along this path close to Tarn Hows there are many fallen trees brought down by the storms of winter 2021-2022. The foreground tree has almost gone and has prised away the path surface passing its base. Sawn tree trunks can be seen beyond and there were many more but not all are victims of those storms. Some felling of trees has been going on because of infection with the Phytophthora ramorum disease.

Trevor Littlewood

The western end of Tarn Hows

A beautiful place when there is bracken and snow on the hills. The Langdale Pikes are on the skyline.

Julian Paren

Moorland beside Tarn Hows

If my memory serves me correct (over 50 years ago) this area was National Trust Land immediately adjacent to Tarn Hows. Looking at current images and mapping, the location appears to be tree covered. No doubt a Lakeland connoisseur could put me right. At any rate I was circumnavigating Tarn Hows when the image was taken. I believe it is the Coniston Fells snow-covered beyond.

Julian Paren