Atkinson Ground Coppice

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Atkinson Ground Coppice

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

Atkinson Ground Coppice, located in Lancashire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty. Covering a vast area, the coppice serves as a significant habitat for various plant and animal species, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The woodland consists of a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, such as oak, birch, beech, and conifers, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides ample shade and shelter for a wide range of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species. The forest floor boasts an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the area.

Visitors to Atkinson Ground Coppice can explore the network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland. These trails offer an opportunity to immerse oneself in the tranquil surroundings, while also providing a chance to spot some of the woodland's inhabitants. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the presence of various avian species, including woodpeckers, owls, and numerous songbirds.

The coppice is also home to a diverse range of mammals, such as foxes, squirrels, and rabbits. With luck, visitors may even catch a glimpse of deer or badgers that inhabit the area. The forest is carefully managed to maintain its ecological balance, ensuring the preservation of its unique ecosystem.

Overall, Atkinson Ground Coppice in Lancashire is a natural haven where visitors can connect with nature, enjoy peaceful walks, and appreciate the wonders of the woodlands.

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Atkinson Ground Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.369403/-3.0424079 or Grid Reference SD3297. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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.

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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.

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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