Back Road Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Carlisle

England

Back Road Wood

Back Road Wood is a dense forest located in Cumberland, a picturesque region in the northwest of England. It is known for its natural beauty and ancient woodland, comprising a wide variety of tree species and wildlife. The forest covers an expansive area of approximately 500 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The wood is characterized by its diverse vegetation, including towering oak, beech, and chestnut trees, which create a lush and enchanting atmosphere. The dense canopy provides shade and shelter to a rich array of flora and fauna, making it a haven for biodiversity. Bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns are among the many plants that carpet the forest floor during the spring and summer months.

Back Road Wood offers numerous walking trails and footpaths that wind through its serene landscape. These trails cater to all levels of walkers, from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the tranquil sounds of birds chirping and the occasional sighting of deer, squirrels, and rabbits.

The wood is also steeped in history, with remnants of ancient settlements and archaeological sites scattered throughout. It is believed to have been inhabited since prehistoric times, and evidence of human presence can be seen in the form of ancient earthworks and burial mounds.

Back Road Wood, Cumberland, is a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Its breathtaking beauty, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a tranquil escape into nature.

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Back Road Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.950415/-3.0060402 or Grid Reference NY3562. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House at Crookdyke

Luke Shaw

Two access methods into St Mary's Church churchyard

Either through the metal gates or using stone steps

Luke Shaw

Barns on south side of road at Crookdyke

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on tower of St Mary the Virgin Church

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Church of St Mary the Virgin

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark NY3561 : Benchmark on tower of St Mary the Virgin Church at the base of the tower on its east face. The spire is an Ordnance Survey intersected station trig point, Link

Roger Templeman

Crown & Thistle pub

Roger Templeman

Parapet of small bridge on east side of road passing Kingmoor Park Rockcliffe Estate

Roger Templeman

Field gateway and stile for footpath to River Eden at road bend

Luke Shaw

M6 passing Todhills Services

Alpin Stewart

Floriston Bridge over M6 northbound

Alpin Stewart

M6 Motorway near Todhills

A variable message sign on the northbound carriageway of the M8 near Todhills in Cumbria. Variable message signs (VMS), also sometimes referred to as matrix signs, are electronic traffic signs used on motorways (and some other major routes) to give drivers information about special events and to warn them about traffic congestion, accidents, incidents, roadworks or speed limits on specific sections of the route. They may also suggest (or instruct) drivers to take alternative routes, limit speed, warn of the duration and location of the incidents or just inform of the traffic conditions.

David Dixon

M6 Motorway at Driver Location A498.8

Driver location signs are now widely used across the motorway and A–road network. First introduced in 2003, they complement distance marker posts. Both types of marker post display the distances in kilometres from a nominal start point but driver location signs are designed to be read by motorists or their passengers when, for instance, they need to pass details to the emergency services. They give the same location information as do distance marker posts, but more visibly on larger signs. They are normally spaced at 500-metre intervals along the nearside verge but if obstacles (eg sliproads or bridges) prevent signs from being erected at these locations, then the interval is reduced to either 400 or 300 metres. Driver location signs have three pieces of information: • The road identifier (eg M6) • The carriageway identifier – The letter on the second line of the signs, usually “A” or “B”, tells the emergency services or the Highways Agency in which direction you are travelling. The letter “A” ("Away from London") normally denotes carriageways leaving London (or clockwise in the case of the M25) and "B" ("Back to London") is used for carriageways going to London (anticlockwise on the M25). • The location (which is identical to the location given on marker posts). Distances are accurate to within 20 metres and are generally quoted from the beginning of the motorway. Link

DFT Interim Advice Note (December 2010) Link

The AA Link

SABRE

David Dixon

Todhills Rest Area

Yet another roadside halt along the M6.

Malcolm Neal

Study of a Gasoline Station

BP, Todhills Rest Area (Southbound). This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.

David Bremner

Old Milestone by the former A74

Metal plate attached to stone post by the UC road (was A74), in parish of ROCKCLIFFE (CARLISLE District), newly constructed road for non-motorway traffic, back of Shell petrol station; M74 carriageway, on the verge at back of garage, on East side of road. Glasgow Road plate, erected by the Carlisle to Glasgow turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- GLASGOW {arrow to left} 90 CARLISLE 4½ {arrow to right} Milestone Society National ID: CU_CLGG04.

Hilary Jones

Old Milestone by the former A74

Metal plate attached to stone post by the UC road (was A74), in parish of ROCKCLIFFE (CARLISLE District), newly constructed road for non-motorway traffic, back of Shell petrol station; M74 carriageway, on the verge at back of garage, on East side of road. Glasgow Road plate, erected by the Carlisle to Glasgow turnpike trust in the 19th century. A close up photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- GLASGOW {arrow to left} 90 CARLISLE 4½ {arrow to right} Milestone Society National ID: CU_CLGG04.

Hilary Jones

M6 at Todhill

The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow. The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.

N Chadwick