Bowkerstead Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Bowkerstead Wood

Rusland Church
Rusland Church Credit: P Gaskell

Bowkerstead Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is situated in the southeastern part of Lancashire, near the village of Bowkerstead.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which provide a stunning display of vibrant autumnal colors. These towering trees create a dense canopy, allowing only speckles of sunlight to filter through to the forest floor. The undergrowth consists of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the overall enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Bowkerstead Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including mammals such as deer, foxes, and rabbits. The woodland is a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous species of birds nesting and foraging in the area. Visitors may catch glimpses of woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, among others.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural wonders. These trails wind through the ancient trees and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Bowkerstead Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Lancashire.

Overall, Bowkerstead Wood is a captivating woodland that showcases the beauty of Lancashire's natural landscape. With its diverse range of plant and animal life, it offers visitors an immersive experience in the heart of nature.

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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.
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.
Arthur Ransome's Grave The grave of the author of Swallows and Amazons is on the south side of Rusland church overlooking the Lakeland scenery that he loved.
Arthur Ransome's Grave
The grave of the author of Swallows and Amazons is on the south side of Rusland church overlooking the Lakeland scenery that he loved.
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Bowkerstead Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3491 (Lat: 54.315893, Lng: -3.0158434)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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