Close Coppice

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Close Coppice

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls
Tom Ghyll Waterfalls Credit: Anthony Parkes

Close Coppice is a woodland located in Lancashire, England. It covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is situated in the rural countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a dense and vibrant canopy overhead.

The name "Close Coppice" refers to the management practice of coppicing, which involves periodically cutting back the trees to encourage new growth. This technique has been employed in the woodland for centuries, resulting in a diverse and thriving ecosystem. The coppiced trees provide a sustainable source of timber, firewood, and other wood products.

Close Coppice is a haven for wildlife, with a rich variety of flora and fauna. The woodland floor is carpeted with wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, which bloom in vibrant colors during the springtime. It is also home to numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Visitors may also spot small mammals like squirrels and rabbits as they explore the woodland trails.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and photographers. It offers a tranquil and peaceful setting, allowing visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Close Coppice is managed by the local authorities, who ensure that the woodland remains accessible and well-maintained for all to enjoy.

In summary, Close Coppice is a beautiful woodland in Lancashire, renowned for its coppiced trees, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere. It provides a natural retreat for visitors seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Close Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.376071/-3.0404216 or Grid Reference SD3298. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls
Tom Ghyll Waterfalls
Tom Ghyll Waterfall
Tom Ghyll Waterfall
Tom Ghyll at Dawn
Tom Ghyll at Dawn
Morning Reflections in Tarn Hows
Morning Reflections in Tarn Hows
Tarn Hows Reflections
Tarn Hows Reflections
Tarn Hows
Tarn Hows
Sheep grazing near Tarn Hows Woods
Sheep grazing near Tarn Hows Woods
Yewdale Valley Yewdale Crag to the right
Yewdale Valley
Yewdale Crag to the right
Yewdale Valley Poor grazing land here
Yewdale Valley
Poor grazing land here
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
Monk Coniston Hall is a National Trust property privately leased to HF Holidays as one of their Country Houses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 - <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7115398" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7115398">Link</a> . 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.
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.
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Close Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SD3298 (Lat: 54.376071, Lng: -3.0404216)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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