Barns Bank Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Barns Bank Plantation

Public bridleway on Great Allotment — Public bridleway on Great Allotment Credit: Adrian Taylor

Barns Bank Plantation, located in Lancashire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. Covering an expansive area, the plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

The plantation is primarily comprised of a dense forest of various tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a lush canopy that creates a serene and peaceful atmosphere throughout the area. The forest floor is adorned with a diverse array of flora, including wildflowers and ferns, which add to the plantation's enchanting ambiance.

In addition to its natural beauty, Barns Bank Plantation holds historical significance. The site was once a working farm, and remnants of the old barns and farm buildings can still be found scattered throughout the area. These remnants serve as a reminder of the plantation's agricultural past and provide visitors with a glimpse into the region's rural heritage.

The plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Visitors may spot a range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and foxes.

Barns Bank Plantation offers a range of recreational activities for visitors, including walking and hiking trails that wind through the forest. These trails provide an opportunity to explore the plantation's natural wonders and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

Overall, Barns Bank Plantation in Lancashire is a hidden gem, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities. Whether one seeks a peaceful retreat or a chance to delve into the region's past, this woodland area has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.208382/-2.9689838 or Grid Reference SD3679. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Public bridleway on Great Allotment

Public bridleway on Great Allotment

Road near High Gateside The minor road from Low Wood to Cartmel and Field Broughton.

Road near High Gateside

The minor road from Low Wood to Cartmel and Field Broughton.

Gateway near High Gateside This gateway is at the end of a little used access drive to Greenhurst. The gate posts are made from blocks of limestone.
A public footpath runs through the gate and there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark at the bottom of the right hand gatepost (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7195628">SD3781 : Benchmark, High Gateside</a>).

Gateway near High Gateside

This gateway is at the end of a little used access drive to Greenhurst. The gate posts are made from blocks of limestone. A public footpath runs through the gate and there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark at the bottom of the right hand gatepost (photograph SD3781 : Benchmark, High Gateside).

Benchmark, High Gateside Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the east gatepost of the driveway to Greenhurst. The benchmark marks a height of 106.2786m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn last verified in 1972 (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7195619">SD3781 : Gateway near High Gateside</a>).

Benchmark, High Gateside

Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the east gatepost of the driveway to Greenhurst. The benchmark marks a height of 106.2786m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn last verified in 1972 (location photograph SD3781 : Gateway near High Gateside).

Cumbria Coastal Way, Speel Bank The gate, on the footpath between Grassgarth and Speel Bank Farm is, like almost all the gates on and adjacent to public rights of way in this area, marred by an unwelcoming sign warning against trespass.
Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to protracted negotiations with Holker Estates.

Cumbria Coastal Way, Speel Bank

The gate, on the footpath between Grassgarth and Speel Bank Farm is, like almost all the gates on and adjacent to public rights of way in this area, marred by an unwelcoming sign warning against trespass. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to protracted negotiations with Holker Estates.

Rocks near Speel Bank The small wooden waymark post to the left of the photograph marks the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to negotiations with Holker Estates proving difficult to conclude.

Rocks near Speel Bank

The small wooden waymark post to the left of the photograph marks the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to negotiations with Holker Estates proving difficult to conclude.

Footpath near Speel Bank This is the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this upland footpath is the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route through land managed by Holker Estates.

Footpath near Speel Bank

This is the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this upland footpath is the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route through land managed by Holker Estates.

Rocky pasture near Speel Bank The stand of trees have been left by felling in the Great Allotment plantation.

Rocky pasture near Speel Bank

The stand of trees have been left by felling in the Great Allotment plantation.

The Bigland road near Beck Side Also known as Croftside, this is the minor road from Cartmel to Haverthwaite.

The Bigland road near Beck Side

Also known as Croftside, this is the minor road from Cartmel to Haverthwaite.

Public footpath at Wall Nook Beside the garden wall of Wall Nook Farm Cottage, this is the public footpath from Hill to Beck Side.

Public footpath at Wall Nook

Beside the garden wall of Wall Nook Farm Cottage, this is the public footpath from Hill to Beck Side.

Old kiln at Beck Side This kiln is shown on the 1890 edition of the Ordnance Survey map as an old limekiln.

Old kiln at Beck Side

This kiln is shown on the 1890 edition of the Ordnance Survey map as an old limekiln.

Lane near Beck Side The lane gives access to fields and is also a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton.

Lane near Beck Side

The lane gives access to fields and is also a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton.

Path on School Allotment This is the public bridleway from Over Ridge to Great Allotment, here where it leads from School Allotment into Great Allotment.

Path on School Allotment

This is the public bridleway from Over Ridge to Great Allotment, here where it leads from School Allotment into Great Allotment.

Bridleway on School Allotment The path is the public bridleway that runs from Great Allotment to Over Ridge.

Bridleway on School Allotment

The path is the public bridleway that runs from Great Allotment to Over Ridge.

Track near Beck Side The track a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton.
The gate marks the boundary between the civil parishes of Lower Allithwaite and Broughton East beyond the gate; it is also the boundary of the Lake District National Park.

Track near Beck Side

The track a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton. The gate marks the boundary between the civil parishes of Lower Allithwaite and Broughton East beyond the gate; it is also the boundary of the Lake District National Park.

Lane near Beck Side The lane is a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton.

Lane near Beck Side

The lane is a public bridleway from Beck Side to Wood Broughton.

Field near Wood Broughton

Field near Wood Broughton

Garden near Old House Wood This commercial garden supplies produce for local restaurants.

Garden near Old House Wood

This commercial garden supplies produce for local restaurants.

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Barns Bank Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD3679 (Lat: 54.208382, Lng: -2.9689838)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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