Black Ridding Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Black Ridding Wood

Path from the car park Looking along a path to Fell Foot Park.
Path from the car park Credit: DS Pugh

Black Riding Wood, located in Lancashire, England, is a picturesque and enchanting forest known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The wood is primarily composed of dense deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The tall, ancient oak trees stand majestically throughout the wood, their gnarled branches adding an air of mystique to the surroundings.

Visitors to Black Riding Wood can explore a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the forest. These trails offer an opportunity to immerse oneself in the serene ambiance and discover the wood's hidden treasures. Along the way, one may encounter vibrant wildflowers, ferns, and mosses carpeting the forest floor, adding bursts of color to the otherwise green landscape.

The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, squirrels, and a myriad of bird species. Lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of the elusive deer that inhabit the area.

Black Riding Wood is a popular destination for families, hikers, and nature enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its idyllic setting, rich biodiversity, and well-preserved trails, it offers a serene escape into the heart of nature.

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Black Ridding Wood Images

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Path from the car park Looking along a path to Fell Foot Park.
Path from the car park
Looking along a path to Fell Foot Park.
Silverholme on the slipway at Lakeside Silverholme is one of the Windermere lake cruisers. It was built in 1969 and can hold 84 passengers.
Silverholme on the slipway at Lakeside
Silverholme is one of the Windermere lake cruisers. It was built in 1969 and can hold 84 passengers.
River Leven, flowing out of Windermere The river is flowing south / right, towards Morecambe Bay.
River Leven, flowing out of Windermere
The river is flowing south / right, towards Morecambe Bay.
Boat on the River Leven Heading upstream [locally north] towards Fell Foot and Lakeside.
Boat on the River Leven
Heading upstream [locally north] towards Fell Foot and Lakeside.
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.
The Victor at Lakeside Station The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. It is a former branch line of the Furness Railway and was opened on 1 June 1869. British Railways closed the line to passengers on 6 September 1965, and to all traffic two years later. In the late 1960s efforts by enthusiasts to reinstate the line were frustrated by both an unsympathetic British Railways and the local planning authority who wanted to turn the route into a footpath. The line was eventually re-opened on 2nd May 1973, but no longer connects to the main-line railway system. At Lakeside, however it does still connect to the ferries on Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside.
The Victor at Lakeside Station
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. It is a former branch line of the Furness Railway and was opened on 1 June 1869. British Railways closed the line to passengers on 6 September 1965, and to all traffic two years later. In the late 1960s efforts by enthusiasts to reinstate the line were frustrated by both an unsympathetic British Railways and the local planning authority who wanted to turn the route into a footpath. The line was eventually re-opened on 2nd May 1973, but no longer connects to the main-line railway system. At Lakeside, however it does still connect to the ferries on Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside.
The Swan arriving at Lakeside, Windermere The passengers will disembark and a new group will be taken to Bowness by Windermere. And it's raining!
The Swan arriving at Lakeside, Windermere
The passengers will disembark and a new group will be taken to Bowness by Windermere. And it's raining!
Lane at High Stott Park
Lane at High Stott Park
Lane in Lakeside
Lane in Lakeside
Lakeside Lane nears Newby Bridge
Lakeside Lane nears Newby Bridge
The road through Newby Bridge
The road through Newby Bridge
The southern end of Windermere Fell Foot Park is situated between the southern shore of Windermere and the A592. The park is owned and maintained by The National Trust.

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The southern end of Windermere
Fell Foot Park is situated between the southern shore of Windermere and the A592. The park is owned and maintained by The National Trust. More information at: LinkExternal link
Windermere from Fell Foot Fell Foot Park is situated between the southern shore of Windermere and the A592. The park is owned and maintained by The National Trust.

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Windermere from Fell Foot
Fell Foot Park is situated between the southern shore of Windermere and the A592. The park is owned and maintained by The National Trust. More information at: LinkExternal link
River Leven at Fell Foot Park
River Leven at Fell Foot Park
Live Willow archway, Fell Foot Park
Live Willow archway, Fell Foot Park
Fell Foot Park View to Gummer's How
Fell Foot Park
View to Gummer's How
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Black Ridding Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3687 (Lat: 54.277572, Lng: -2.9841991)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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