Slack Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Slack Wood

Sheep grazing near Tarn Hows Woods Credit: Eirian Evans

Slack Wood is a beautiful woodland located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside near the village of Wood. The wood covers an area of approximately 100 acres, making it a significant natural habitat in the region.

Slack Wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy of foliage throughout the year. The wood is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a wide range of plant and animal species. It provides a sanctuary for various bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The wood offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its serene beauty. The paths wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of wildflowers, ferns, and moss-covered rocks. The tranquil atmosphere and the soothing sound of rustling leaves make it an ideal place for a peaceful stroll or a picnic with family and friends.

Managed by the local authorities, Slack Wood has undergone conservation efforts to preserve its natural beauty and protect its wildlife. The wood is open to the public year-round, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It attracts nature lovers, photographers, and those seeking a connection with nature.

Slack Wood is not only a cherished natural gem of Lancashire but also a valuable resource for the local community and a testament to the region's commitment to preserving its natural heritage.

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Slack Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.373757/-3.0429801 or Grid Reference SD3298. 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

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

Heading back to Monk Coniston

A walking party on the grit-path heading for the HF country hotel at Monk Coniston. The path is unusual in that it's mapped specifically as a bridleway rather than it being assumed to be a path conventionally adjacent to a motor road.

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

Shepherds Bridge

Shepherds Bridge carries a public footpath over Yewdale Beck on the outskirts of Coniston village; it's part of the route of the Cumbria Way. The bridge also serves as access for the cottage.

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