Border Moss Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Border Moss Wood

The valley of the River Leven, west of Newby Bridge Trees and grass fields. Both the road and the railway are out of sight.
The valley of the River Leven, west of Newby Bridge Credit: Christine Johnstone

Border Moss Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Situated near the border between Lancashire and Greater Manchester, this woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Border Moss Wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy during the spring and summer months. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, giving the woodland its name.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. The woodland also boasts a rich insect population, with butterflies and dragonflies frequently seen fluttering amongst the trees.

Border Moss Wood offers a range of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The trails wind through the woodland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. There are also designated picnic areas, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal amidst nature.

For those interested in the history of the area, Border Moss Wood has a fascinating past. It is believed to have been part of a medieval hunting ground, and remnants of old boundary walls and ditches can still be seen throughout the woodland.

Overall, Border Moss Wood is a serene and captivating woodland that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Lancashire.

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Border Moss Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.271685/-3.0059719 or Grid Reference SD3486. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The valley of the River Leven, west of Newby Bridge Trees and grass fields. Both the road and the railway are out of sight.
The valley of the River Leven, west of Newby Bridge
Trees and grass fields. Both the road and the railway are out of sight.
Great Wood, below Great Hagg On the north-west bank of the River Leven, between the river and the railway line.
Great Wood, below Great Hagg
On the north-west bank of the River Leven, between the river and the railway line.
The River Leven, upstream of Backbarrow Seen from a train on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
The River Leven, upstream of Backbarrow
Seen from a train on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
White Moss Tarn On the Hay Bridge nature reserve. I presume it's artificial, as there's no sign of it on old maps.
White Moss Tarn
On the Hay Bridge nature reserve. I presume it's artificial, as there's no sign of it on old maps.
Houses at Backbarrow
Houses at Backbarrow
Old Milestone, Lakeland Motor Museum Originally located at SJ 73072 83035 on what is now the B5569 (old A556). Note spelling of "Altrincham" and probably "tippexed" HA!.

Inscription: Mere // To / Altringham 4 / Miles // To / Northwich / 8½ / Miles

Milestone Society National ID: CH_ALNT04
Old Milestone, Lakeland Motor Museum
Originally located at SJ 73072 83035 on what is now the B5569 (old A556). Note spelling of "Altrincham" and probably "tippexed" HA!. Inscription: Mere // To / Altringham 4 / Miles // To / Northwich / 8½ / Miles Milestone Society National ID: CH_ALNT04
Old Milestone, Lakeland Motor Museum Originally on the A50 Warrington Road, Mere, Cheshire - SJ 73438 81062. Note Spelling of "Warrington".

Inscription: Mere // To / Warington / 9½ / Miles // To / Knutsford / 2 / Miles

Milestone Society National ID: CH_KFWA02
Old Milestone, Lakeland Motor Museum
Originally on the A50 Warrington Road, Mere, Cheshire - SJ 73438 81062. Note Spelling of "Warrington". Inscription: Mere // To / Warington / 9½ / Miles // To / Knutsford / 2 / Miles Milestone Society National ID: CH_KFWA02
Derelict farm building Bouth
Derelict farm building Bouth
Drainage ditch
Drainage ditch
Causeway End
Causeway End
Vernacular farm buildings at Abbots Reading Farm
Vernacular farm buildings at Abbots Reading Farm
Public footpaths
Public footpaths
Vernacular farm building
Vernacular farm building
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway train passing Finsthwaite Lane
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway train passing Finsthwaite Lane
Old Milestone by the A590, Back Barrow, Haverthwaite Parish Carved stone post by the A590, in parish of HAVERTHWAITE (SOUTH LAKELAND District), Back Barrow, on grass verge, on South side of road. Lancashire CC stone triangle, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: TO / ULVERSTON 8 MLS / BARROW 16¼ : : HOLKER / UPPER : : TO / GRANGE 7¾ MLS / KENDAL 18 / LANCASTER 29 : 

Milestone Society National ID: LA_LABA29.
Old Milestone by the A590, Back Barrow, Haverthwaite Parish
Carved stone post by the A590, in parish of HAVERTHWAITE (SOUTH LAKELAND District), Back Barrow, on grass verge, on South side of road. Lancashire CC stone triangle, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / ULVERSTON 8 MLS / BARROW 16¼ : : HOLKER / UPPER : : TO / GRANGE 7¾ MLS / KENDAL 18 / LANCASTER 29 : Milestone Society National ID: LA_LABA29.
Road approaching Rusland Cross
Road approaching Rusland Cross
Road and tree near Rusland Cross
Road and tree near Rusland Cross
Lakeland Holiday Village Weir This picture was taken from the Footbridge within the grounds of the Holiday Village.
Lakeland Holiday Village Weir
This picture was taken from the Footbridge within the grounds of the Holiday Village.
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Border Moss Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3486 (Lat: 54.271685, Lng: -3.0059719)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

///poetic.blessing.derailed. Near Ulverston, Cumbria

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