Birch Stile Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Birch Stile 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

Birch Stile Wood is a picturesque forest located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is dominated by birch trees, which give it its name, but it also features a mix of other tree species including oak, beech, and ash. The dense canopy created by these trees provides a cool and shaded environment, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and hikers to explore and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, providing a habitat for a variety of woodland creatures such as deer, squirrels, and badgers. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted to spot a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, making it a popular destination for birdwatching.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to navigate through the forest easily. These paths lead to various points of interest, including a small pond and a clearing with picnic benches, providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful lunch surrounded by nature.

Birch Stile Wood is managed by the local council and is open to the public year-round. It offers a tranquil and serene setting for individuals and families to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and enjoy the tranquility of the Lancashire countryside.

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Birch Stile Wood Images

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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.
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
Forest Track in Chapel House Plantation
Forest Track in Chapel House Plantation
Public Bridleway in Chapel House Plantation
Public Bridleway in Chapel House Plantation
Marsh, Chapel House Plantation
Marsh, Chapel House Plantation
The road through Newby Bridge
The road through Newby Bridge
Whitestone Enclosure
Whitestone Enclosure
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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Birch Stile Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3785 (Lat: 54.258732, Lng: -2.9586817)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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