Bells Close Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Bells Close 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

Bells Close Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. The wood is situated near the village of Bickerstaffe, providing a peaceful and tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy.

The wood is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a wide variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and other wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

The wood is crisscrossed with numerous trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths vary in length and difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, visitors may encounter wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

Bells Close Wood is managed and maintained by a local conservation organization, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. The wood is open to the public year-round, with no admission fee.

In addition to its natural attractions, the wood also has a picnic area where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Overall, Bells Close Wood offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to connect with the great outdoors and experience the beauty of Lancashire's woodlands.

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Bells Close Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.273486/-2.9490423 or Grid Reference SD3886. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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!
View of Windermere
View of Windermere
Path on Gummer’s How
Path on Gummer’s How
Gummer’s How Summit
Gummer’s How Summit
Gummer’s How Trig Point
Gummer’s How Trig Point
Luing cattle sheltering below Gummer’s How
Luing cattle sheltering below Gummer’s How
Path in Gummer’s How Plantation
Path in Gummer’s How Plantation
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
Forest Track in Chapel House Plantation
Forest Track in Chapel House Plantation
Show me another place!

Bells Close Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD3886 (Lat: 54.273486, Lng: -2.9490423)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.273486,-2.9490423
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Lat/Long: 54.2775784/-2.951894
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Lat/Long: 54.2752042/-2.9551019
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Lat/Long: 54.2754798/-2.9556277
Bus Stop
Fell Foot Park (S bound)
Naptan AtcoCode: 090079661898
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Fell Foot Park (S bound)
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Entrance to Fell Foot Park
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdmgjg
Naptan Street: A592
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.2764034/-2.9495854
Bus Stop
Fell Foot Park (N bound)
Bench: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 090079662278
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Fell Foot Park (N bound)
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Entrance to Fell Foot Park
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdmgjm
Naptan Street: A592
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.2764468/-2.949786
Ferry Terminal
Fell Foot
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: All boats are accessible however wheelchairs can on only get indoors on 2 out of 4 of the boats. The cafe is down stairs on the boats as are the toilets so not accessible.
Lat/Long: 54.2759272/-2.9527141
South Windermere Sailing Club
Sport: sailing
Lat/Long: 54.2766135/-2.9515555
Cafe
Boathouse Cafe
Addr City: Newby Bridge
Addr Place: Fell Foot Park
Addr Postcode: LA12 8NN
Fhrs Id: 299234
Operator: National Trust
Lat/Long: 54.2761549/-2.952173
Toilets
Fee: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 54.2762064/-2.9520198
Post Box
Ref: LA12 24
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.2740252/-2.9509706
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 54.2744291/-2.9538284
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 54.2745054/-2.9537746
Toilets
Fee: no
Operator: National Trust
Lat/Long: 54.2746964/-2.9509395
Bench
Lat/Long: 54.2743601/-2.9539529
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.2743165/-2.9539139
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.2743814/-2.9538563
Source: Landsat photo
Lat/Long: 54.2760812/-2.9551449
Fell Foot Wood Campsite
Addr City: Newby Bridge
Addr Place: Fell Foot Wood
Addr Postcode: LA12 8NN
Fhrs Id: 300039
Phone: +44 15395 31014
Tourism: camp_site
Website: http://www.fellfootwood.co.uk/index.htm
Lat/Long: 54.2760799/-2.9486366
Boat Rental
Stoked
Dinghy Rental: yes
Kayak Rental: yes
Standup Paddleboard Rental: yes
Website: https://www.stokedwatersports.co.uk/book-now/book-now-fellfoot/
Lat/Long: 54.2757755/-2.9522432
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 54.2735758/-2.9545761
Addr City: Newby Bridge
Addr Postcode: LA12 8NN
Disused Amenity: cafe
Old Name: The Potting Shed
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 54.2746851/-2.9510881
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 54.2755035/-2.9526674
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 54.2755974/-2.9526111
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 54.2756632/-2.9525708
Vending Machine
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 54.2729328/-2.9534685
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