Nancy Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Nancy Wood

Cleared Plantation - Grizedale Forest — Cleared Plantation - Grizedale Forest Credit: Anthony Parkes

Nancy Wood, located in Lancashire, England, is a picturesque forested area known for its natural beauty and tranquility. Covering an expansive area, it offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The forest is characterized by its dense woodland, featuring a variety of broadleaf and coniferous trees such as oak, beech, and pine. These trees provide a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Additionally, the forest is home to a variety of mammals, including deer, squirrels, and foxes.

Nancy Wood offers a plethora of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, providing opportunities to observe the local wildlife and appreciate the serene surroundings. The forest also features picnic areas and benches, providing visitors with the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal amidst nature.

In addition to its natural beauty, Nancy Wood is also steeped in history. The forest has been utilized for centuries for timber production, and remnants of its past can still be seen today. Ancient trees with gnarled trunks and moss-covered stones add to the forest's enchanting atmosphere, giving visitors a sense of the area's rich heritage.

Overall, Nancy Wood in Lancashire offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it an ideal destination for those seeking solace in nature.

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Nancy Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.343259/-3.0202871 or Grid Reference SD3394. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cleared Plantation - Grizedale Forest

Cleared Plantation - Grizedale Forest

Small pool in Grizedale Forest

Small pool in Grizedale Forest

Forest Road - Jack Gap Plantation

Forest Road - Jack Gap Plantation

Triangulation Pillar - Carron Crag - Grizedale Forest

Triangulation Pillar - Carron Crag - Grizedale Forest

Junction in Grizedale Forest

Junction in Grizedale Forest

Grizedale Forest Track

Grizedale Forest Track

Boggy Area - Grizedale Forest

Boggy Area - Grizedale Forest

High Man Tarn

High Man Tarn

'Wriggle' Wriggle by Colin Rose
Sculpture in Grizedale Forest

'Wriggle'

Wriggle by Colin Rose Sculpture in Grizedale Forest

Forestry road, Grizedale Forest

Forestry road, Grizedale Forest

Rivet Benchmark on Footpath Near Grizedale Road Benchmark description here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm187906" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm187906">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>

Rivet Benchmark on Footpath Near Grizedale Road

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Benchmark on Gatepost, Grizedale Road

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Benchmark on Gatepost, Grizedale Road

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Benchmark on Gatepost at Moorgate, Grizedale Moor

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Rivet Benchmark on Track Between Grizedale and Estwaite

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Rivet Benchmark on Track Between Grizedale and Estwaite

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Nancy Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3394 (Lat: 54.343259, Lng: -3.0202871)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

///promising.truly.gave. Near Windermere, Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.343259,-3.0202871

Grizedale

Place: hamlet

Source: npe

Wikidata: Q5609757

Lat/Long: 54.3406691/-3.023623

Information Centre (N bound)

Local Ref: AT

Naptan AtcoCode: 090079591212

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Information Centre (N bound)

Naptan Indicator: at

Naptan Landmark: Information Centre

Naptan NaptanCode: cumdmdpw

Naptan Street: No name

Naptan Verified: no

Physically Present: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.3403853/-3.023161

Information Centre (S bound)

Naptan AtcoCode: 090079594411

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Information Centre (S bound)

Naptan Indicator: opp

Naptan Landmark: Grizedale Information Centre

Naptan NaptanCode: cumdtjdw

Naptan Notes: Stop created for X30 - runs beyond Grizedale - down to Haverthwaite.

Naptan Street: No Name

Naptan Verified: no

Physically Present: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.340876/-3.0231018

Toilets

Fee: no

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 54.3399195/-3.0224165

Events Venue

The Yan

Note: I've added more detaisl to this, but it doesn't seem to be a museum, it's new since I was last there. a Conference centre maybe?

Phone: +44 300 067 4495

Website: https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/the-yan-grizedale

Lat/Long: 54.3396809/-3.0216274

Toilets

Check Date: 2022-04-09

Fee: no

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 54.3408254/-3.0234084

Biketreks

Service Bicycle Rental: yes

Shop: bicycle

Website: https://www.bike-treks.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 54.3411757/-3.0242667

Barrier: bollard

Lat/Long: 54.3399642/-3.0228324

Grizedale Lodge Hotel

Addr City: Hawkshead

Addr Postcode: LA22 0QL

Phone: +44 1539 436532

Source: OS OpenData StreetView

Tourism: hotel

Website: https://www.grizedale-lodge.com/

Lat/Long: 54.3457249/-3.0240331

The Boat Race

Artist Name: Keith Wilson

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3444071/-3.0248649

Concrete Country

Artist Name: Lucy Tomlins

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3411429/-3.0158347

Cafe

Grizedale Café

Addr City: Grizedale

Addr Postcode: LA22 0QL

Fhrs Id: 669339

Outdoor Seating: yes

Lat/Long: 54.3408528/-3.0237053

The Woodsman

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3414203/-3.0235256

The Wood for the Trees

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3404917/-3.0233641

Quarry Structure

Artist Name: Richard Harris

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3418832/-3.0216828

Grizedale Forest Visitors Centre

Information: visitor_centre

Opening Hours: Sa-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-16:00

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.3405727/-3.0234449

Rheged at Grizedale

Opening Hours: Sa-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-16:00

Shop: gift

Lat/Long: 54.3406353/-3.0234878

Go Ape

Brand: Go Ape

Brand Website: https://goape.co.uk/

Brand Wikidata: Q5574692

Brand Wikipedia: en:Go Ape

Phone: +44 845 643 1732

Tourism: attraction

Website: https://goape.co.uk/locations/grizedale

Lat/Long: 54.3407965/-3.0244252

Post Box

Ref: LA22 162

Lat/Long: 54.3406753/-3.0231348

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.3405811/-3.024884

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.3403734/-3.024813

Barrier: entrance

Source: GPS survey

Lat/Long: 54.3400532/-3.0248618

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: In tunnel but on outside wall so available 24/7.

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 54.340639/-3.0234009

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.3440374/-3.0242589

Treepole

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3446303/-3.0253339

Artwork Type: stone

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3449138/-3.0257842

Artwork Type: stone

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3450317/-3.025891

Artwork Type: stone

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3451693/-3.0259432

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3453739/-3.0262641

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 54.3404183/-3.0247808

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.3405004/-3.0250974

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.3404686/-3.0246427

Drinking Water

Lat/Long: 54.3407524/-3.0241924

Tourism: picnic_site

Lat/Long: 54.340771/-3.0240967

The Lumberjills' Story

Check Date: 2023-09-09

Tourism: museum

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 54.340581/-3.0236831

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.3396076/-3.0221338

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.3396018/-3.0223383

Bench

Lat/Long: 54.3400907/-3.0207219

Artwork Type: installation

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3397587/-3.0195419

Artwork Type: installation

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3394558/-3.0193192

A Flower in a Flower

Artwork Type: sculpture

Material: metal

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 54.3398711/-3.0211194

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3428405/-3.0206473

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3435669/-3.0196472

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3442444/-3.0187595

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3450186/-3.0176899

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3455256/-3.0164438

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.345934/-3.015442

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3459891/-3.0255718

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3461626/-3.024709

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3462239/-3.0243435

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3464192/-3.0217409

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3406073/-3.0261458

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