Billy Brow's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Billy Brow's Coppice

Gated track in the morning frost Credit: Anthony Parkes

Billy Brow's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 50 acres, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The coppice is situated on the outskirts of a small village, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

The woodland is primarily composed of oak, beech, and birch trees, which provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is covered with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the area.

Billy Brow's Coppice is a haven for wildlife, attracting a wide range of species. Visitors can often spot red squirrels darting between the trees, and if lucky, catch a glimpse of the elusive roe deer grazing in the open meadows. The woodland is also home to a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The coppice is accessible via several well-maintained walking trails, which wind through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural treasures. There are also designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and soak in the peaceful surroundings.

Billy Brow's Coppice is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It has been managed as a coppice woodland for centuries, with evidence of traditional woodland management techniques still visible today. This makes it an excellent destination for those interested in learning about the history of land management practices in the region.

Overall, Billy Brow's Coppice is a captivating woodland that showcases the beauty of Lancashire's natural landscape and offers visitors a chance to connect with nature in a tranquil setting.

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Billy Brow's Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.395927/-2.994347 or Grid Reference NY3500. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gated track in the morning frost

Anthony Parkes

Track on Iron Keld - Fog on Coniston Water in distance

Anthony Parkes

Arnside Plantation

Anthony Parkes

View from Black Crag with fog over Windermere distant

Anthony Parkes

Photographer on Black Crag

Anthony Parkes

Black Crag Trig Point

Anthony Parkes

Hedge rising at edge of field

The B5285 descends alongside the trimmed hedge which appears to have been grown alongside a fence which it is demolishing as it grows. Highfield House is the large residence at the top of the slope.

Trevor Littlewood

Path above Waterson Intake

The path is the public footpath from Latterbarrow to High Wray. Windermere is in the middle distance and there is a snow shower over the Kentmere Fells.

Adrian Taylor

Wall and fields above Blelham Tarn

Graham Hogg

Farmland near Outgate

The distant hill is Latterbarrow.

Graham Hogg

Dinner time!

An evening meal for these sheep near Outgate.

Graham Hogg

Outgate Inn

Public house & restaurant in Outgate

Graham Hogg

Garden near Knipe Fold

Ben Gamble

Western Slopes of Latterbarrow, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria

This grid square is dominated by the small hill of Latterbarrow. The photo shows a group of walkers ascending Latterbarrow from the west. In the background, the small town of Hawkshead can be seen.

Pete Chapman

Latterbarrow. View from Hawkshead

Latterbarrow is a local viewpoint for the village of Hawkshead. Accessible by foot after a short walk, the views from the top are excellent in almost 360 degrees. On a good day the Howgills can be seen.

Pete Chapman

Summit of Latterbarrow

Ian Cunliffe

Hawkshead Courthouse

The Manor of Hawkshead was created by the monks of Furness Abbey to administer the land that has been granted to them by Stephen, Count of Boulogne and Mortain, in 1127. The extent of this land was established in 1167 as being between Coniston Water and the River Crake on the west side, and Windermere on the east side, and is known as the Furness Fells. The Grange (administrative centre) of the manor was Hawkshead Hall, and the Gatehouse or Courthouse is all that remains of the medieval buildings. There is a fireplace with dog-tooth moulding in the style of the 13C, but the tracery in the windows suggests the 15C. There is a niche over the archway that contained a statue of the Virgin Mary until 1834. A stone to the left of the arch is inscribed "J. THOMPSON/BOLTON 1849". The building was restored in 1932, after being given to the National Trust by Henry Swainson Cowper. It contains a Folk Museum (enquire at the NT shop in Hawkshead).

Humphrey Bolton