White Acre Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

White Acre Wood

The "Hospice" on Hampsfell Credit: David Williams

White Acre Wood, located in Lancashire, is a picturesque forest renowned for its natural beauty and biodiversity. Spanning an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The wood is predominantly populated by a variety of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which form a dense canopy providing shade and shelter to the diverse flora and fauna that call White Acre Wood their home. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding vibrant hues to the landscape during the spring and summer seasons.

As visitors explore the wood, they may encounter a wide range of wildlife, including squirrels, badgers, and a plethora of bird species. The wood's location near water sources attracts numerous aquatic creatures, including frogs, newts, and dragonflies. Birdwatchers can delight in spotting species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, which nest and forage within the forest.

White Acre Wood offers a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot or by bicycle. These trails wind through the woodland, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for peaceful picnics or nature photography. The forest is also popular among dog walkers, providing a safe and serene environment for both pets and their owners.

Overall, White Acre Wood, with its stunning natural landscapes and abundant wildlife, is a cherished gem in Lancashire, attracting nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers from near and far.

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White Acre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.212147/-2.9031976 or Grid Reference SD4179. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The "Hospice" on Hampsfell

David Williams

Limestone pavement and stunted trees

Limestone pavement at the top of low crags on the northern summit on Hampsfell, just south of the Hospice

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Northern top on Hampsfell

Boulder-strewn rough grass and stunted trees on the northern top of Hampsfell. The low limestone crags just south of the Hospice can be seen on the right. View on a sunny afternoon in early March

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Crags on northern top of Hampsfell

Stunted trees and low limestone crags on the northern top on Hampsfell, just south of the Hospice, on a sunny afternoon in early March

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Inscription on Hampsfell Hospice

Hampsfell Hospice was constructed in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel. The Greek inscription above the entrance translates 'rosy-fingered dawn'. Inside the stone building there are also four panels inscribed in English

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Hospice on Hampsfell

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Steps to the roof of the hospice

The way up to the roof of the hospice on Hampsfell

Dave Gray

Limestone Pavement

On the top of Hampsfell looking towards the southern fells

Michael Graham

On Hampsfell

Looking towards Field Broughton

Michael Graham

On Hampsfell

Looking towards Morecambe Bay from the top

Michael Graham

The Hospice at Hampsfell (interior)

Verse on the Western wall - This Hospice as an open door, A like to welcome rich and poor; A roomy seat for young and old, Where they may screen them from the cold. Three windows that command a view, To North, to West and Southward too; A flight of steps requireth care, The roof will show a prospect rare: Mountain and vale you thence survey, The winding streams and noble bay; The sun at noon the shadow hides, Along the East and Western sides: A lengthened chain holds guard around, To keep the cattle from the ground; Kind reader freely take your pleasure, But do no mischief to my treasure.

Ian Taylor

The Hospice at Hampsfell (viewpoint)

On the top of the hospice is a rotatable pointer (not in the photo). This notice gives the magnetic bearings of various landmarks, which enables them to be identified by lining up the pointer. Interestingly, Snaefell (SC3988), 621m high and 100km away, is included. I believe the summit will be obscured by Black Combe (SD1385), 600m high and 27km away. However, it is probably possible to see the southern parts of the Isle of Man on a clear day.

Ian Taylor

Hampsfell - looking NNW

A typical limestone fell top, looking NNW from the roof of the Hospice. The Coniston Fells are in the background, dominated by Coniston Old Man (SD2797).

Ian Taylor