Black Brow Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Black Brow Wood

Rusland Church
Rusland Church Credit: P Gaskell

Black Brow Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Lancashire, England. This woodland, often referred to as a forest due to its dense vegetation and large size, covers an area of approximately 200 acres.

The wood is situated in the southern part of Lancashire, near the town of Chorley. It is easily accessible from the surrounding areas, with well-maintained footpaths and trails leading visitors through its beautiful landscapes. The wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Black Brow Wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy of foliage during the spring and summer months. The woodland floor is blanketed with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, adding to its natural beauty.

The wood is also home to a rich array of wildlife. Visitors may catch glimpses of squirrels, rabbits, and various species of birds, including woodpeckers and owls. The wood provides a vital habitat for these creatures, offering shelter and a source of food.

Black Brow Wood offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, with its peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery. Whether one is seeking a leisurely walk, a chance to observe wildlife, or simply a place to relax and reconnect with nature, this woodland is a perfect destination.

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Black Brow Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.312485/-3.0255817 or Grid Reference SD3391. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rusland Church
Rusland Church
St Paul's Church, Rusland Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Paul's Church, Rusland
Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See LinkExternal link
St Paul's Church, Rusland Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1225406">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Paul's Church, Rusland
Built on a prominent rocky knoll. Grade II Listed Building. See LinkExternal link
St Paul's St Paul's Church.
St Paul's
St Paul's Church.
Ash Slack
Ash Slack
Thwaite Moss View across fields at Thwaite Moss.
Thwaite Moss
View across fields at Thwaite Moss.
Across the fields to Thwaite Moss
Across the fields to Thwaite Moss
Woodland Rusland Leaving Rusland on the road to Satterthwaite
Woodland Rusland
Leaving Rusland on the road to Satterthwaite
Rusland Church Church where Arthur Ransome is buried.
Rusland Church
Church where Arthur Ransome is buried.
Footpath through Rusland Church Kissing Gate and footpath that passes through the churchyard at Rusland Church.
Footpath through Rusland Church
Kissing Gate and footpath that passes through the churchyard at Rusland Church.
Rusland Church Taken on a bright December morning.
Rusland Church
Taken on a bright December morning.
Sheep pasture Near Quakers' Wood
Sheep pasture Near Quakers' Wood
Road Through Quakers' Wood Heading to Force Forge.
Road Through Quakers' Wood
Heading to Force Forge.
Rusland Church
Rusland Church
Rusland Church, from the junction below
Rusland Church, from the junction below
Arthur Ransome's Grave, Rusland Church. Arthur Mitchell Ransome was born in Leeds in 1884 and educated in Windermere and Rugby. 
he lived for a time in Russia, where he met his second wife Evgenia Shvelpina, Trotsky's secretary. 
Ransome married Evgenia and returned to England in 1924. Settling in the Lake District, he spent the late 1920s as a foreign correspondent and highly-respected angling columnist for the Manchester Guardian, before settling down to write Swallows and Amazons and its successors. 

Today Ransome is best known for his Swallows and Amazons series of novels, (1931 - 1947). All remain in print and have been widely translated.

Arthur Ransome died in June 1967 and is buried at Rusland Church in the Lake District.
Arthur Ransome's Grave, Rusland Church.
Arthur Mitchell Ransome was born in Leeds in 1884 and educated in Windermere and Rugby. he lived for a time in Russia, where he met his second wife Evgenia Shvelpina, Trotsky's secretary. Ransome married Evgenia and returned to England in 1924. Settling in the Lake District, he spent the late 1920s as a foreign correspondent and highly-respected angling columnist for the Manchester Guardian, before settling down to write Swallows and Amazons and its successors. Today Ransome is best known for his Swallows and Amazons series of novels, (1931 - 1947). All remain in print and have been widely translated. Arthur Ransome died in June 1967 and is buried at Rusland Church in the Lake District.
Tributary of Ashes Beck, Thwaite Moss The footpath crosses over this channel (probably man-made to drain the moss) via these stone slabs. Black Brow (268m) is the heavily wooded top in the background.
Tributary of Ashes Beck, Thwaite Moss
The footpath crosses over this channel (probably man-made to drain the moss) via these stone slabs. Black Brow (268m) is the heavily wooded top in the background.
Thwaite Moss, Rusland A small hamlet that takes its name from the moss that once occupied the flat grazing land in the valley to the east.
Thwaite Moss, Rusland
A small hamlet that takes its name from the moss that once occupied the flat grazing land in the valley to the east.
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Black Brow Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3391 (Lat: 54.312485, Lng: -3.0255817)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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