Back Knott Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Back Knott Wood

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 Credit: Christine Johnstone

Back Knott Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the Ribble Valley, this tranquil forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation, with a mixture of broadleaf and coniferous trees providing a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife. Ancient oak and beech trees dominate the landscape, creating a stunning canopy that changes color with the seasons, offering visitors a breathtaking display of autumnal hues.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their leisure. These trails wind through the forest, offering glimpses of small streams, wildflowers, and an array of bird species. The wood is also home to a diverse range of mammals, including deer, foxes, and squirrels.

Back Knott Wood offers a peaceful and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers, providing ample opportunities to capture the beauty of the woodland. The wood is also a popular spot for picnics and family outings, with designated areas for relaxation and enjoying the surrounding natural beauty.

Managed by the local authorities, Back Knott Wood is carefully preserved to ensure its ecological integrity. It serves as an important habitat for wildlife conservation, as well as a recreational space for the local community and visitors alike.

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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 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
Wildflower meadow, Fell Foot Park
Wildflower meadow, Fell Foot Park
Staveley-in-Cartmel
Staveley-in-Cartmel
Rough grazing, above Staveley-in-Cartmel
Rough grazing, above Staveley-in-Cartmel
Road gully, Fell Foot Brow
Road gully, Fell Foot Brow
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
Fell Foot Park Owned by the National Trust, a large Victorian estate garden by the shores of Windermere.
Fell Foot Park
Owned by the National Trust, a large Victorian estate garden by the shores of Windermere.
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
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Back Knott Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3787 (Lat: 54.27697, Lng: -2.9674599)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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