Banklands Plantation

Wood, Forest in Westmorland Eden

England

Banklands Plantation

Looking up Glenridding Looking up Glenridding. — Looking up Glenridding Credit: Colin Kinnear

Banklands Plantation is a vast and picturesque woodland located in the Westmorland region of England. Spanning over several acres, it is a significant natural landmark in the area. Situated in the heart of the countryside, the plantation is known for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty.

The plantation is primarily composed of various species of trees, including oak, beech, and pine, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense foliage provides a home for a wide range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Banklands Plantation also offers recreational opportunities for visitors. There are well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. The peaceful atmosphere and serene surroundings make it an ideal location for leisurely walks and picnics.

Banklands Plantation is not only a natural haven but also serves as an essential ecological resource. Its trees act as carbon sinks, helping to mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Moreover, the woodland provides a habitat for numerous bird species and small mammals, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the region.

Overall, Banklands Plantation is a treasured natural asset in Westmorland, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Whether visitors are seeking a peaceful retreat or an educational experience in nature, this plantation provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Banklands Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.534203/-2.9591937 or Grid Reference NY3815. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking up Glenridding

Looking up Glenridding.

Glenamara Park

Arnison Crag summit

Arnison Crag summit

Goldrill Beck

Jetty on Ullswater

Glenridding Hotel

Glenridding Hotel and Glenridding Beck with the mountains just visible behind

Dylan Chester

Glenridding Beck

David Robinson

Mires Beck

On the lower eastern slope of Birkhouse Moor.

David Robinson

View to Glenridding and Ullswater

View from the eastern slope of Birkhouse Moor.

David Robinson

Path across Birkhouse Moor

David Robinson

Path & wall between Birkhouse Moor and Striding Edge

David Robinson

Glenridding Beck passes Gillside Campsite

It still feels distressingly crowded and almost urban this close to the centre of Glenridding, but keep faith, it gets better soon, if steeper and hotter....

Andy Waddington

Pitch path in Little Cove

Being one of the more popular routes from Glenridding onto Helvellyn via Striding Edge, the path following Mires Beck was inevitably subject to a lot of erosion. On this steeper section, potential gullying has been prevented by an excellent piece of path construction using stone that blends in with its surroundings. The view down to Glenridding and Ullswater is a splendid excuse for those labouring upwards to take a break and get the camera out.

Andy Waddington

Peaty ponds punctuate path on Birkhouse Moor

One of two paths climbing the fell to Striding Edge, the one coming up Little Cove from Gillside encounters more wet ground on the crest of the ridge than it did on its ascent of the cirque. Even in a long, hot, dry summer like 2022, these peaty ponds show the water table to be barely below the ground surface. Looking over the valley of Red Tarn Beck, the view extends to Catstycam and Swirral Edge and beyond them, the long north ridge of Helvellyn to Raise.

Andy Waddington