West Coppice

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Lancaster

England

West Coppice

Summer House, Hawes Water On the Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve. Restored in 2020 using authentic materials and incorporating bat-friendly features. Also see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6905993">SD4776 : Cabin at Hawes Water</a> (2021), <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6627450">SD4776 : Attractive to Hansel and Gretel&nbsp;?</a> (2020) and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4384183">SD4776 : Ruined building by Hawes Water</a> (2015). — Summer House, Hawes Water Credit: Ian Taylor

West Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the heart of the region, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, West Coppice is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide a serene and tranquil atmosphere, shielding visitors from the outside world and creating a sense of calm. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of fallen leaves and moss, adding to the enchanting ambiance.

West Coppice is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes can be heard singing in the trees, while small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs scurry about on the forest floor. The woodland also supports a variety of plant species, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, which bloom in abundance during the spring and summer months.

Visitors to West Coppice can enjoy a range of activities, such as walking or cycling along the numerous trails that crisscross through the woodland. Several picnic spots are scattered throughout the area, providing the perfect opportunity to relax and immerse oneself in nature. The forest also offers breathtaking views, especially during autumn when the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold.

Overall, West Coppice in Lancashire is a haven for nature lovers, offering a peaceful retreat and the chance to reconnect with the natural world.

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West Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.181653/-2.7972977 or Grid Reference SD4876. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summer House, Hawes Water

On the Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve. Restored in 2020 using authentic materials and incorporating bat-friendly features. Also see SD4776 : Cabin at Hawes Water (2021), SD4776 : Attractive to Hansel and Gretel ? (2020) and SD4776 : Ruined building by Hawes Water (2015).

Ian Taylor

Potter Hill area of Silverdale

Colin Park

Benchmark, Leighton Moss, Myers Farm

Detail of the Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark with a cut mark arrow on the stone window sill of Myers Farm. The benchmark marks a height of 9.0258 m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1970 (location photograph SD4775 : Myers Farm). Myers Farm is now the office, visitor centre and café for the Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve.

Adrian Taylor

Myers Farm

Formerly a working farm, Myers Farm is now the office, visitor centre and café for the Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve. There is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on the window sill in the centre of the photograph (detail photograph SD4775 : Benchmark, Leighton Moss, Myers Farm).

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, Storrs Lane Railway Bridge

Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the north parapet of Storrs Lane Railway Bridge. The benchmark marks a height of 14.8791m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1970 (location photograph SD4775 : Bridge Parapet).

Adrian Taylor

Bridge Parapet

The parapet of Storrs Lane Railway Bridge with the clubhouse of Silverdale Golf Club in the background. There is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark just above ground level at the end of the bridge parapet (photograph SD4775 : Benchmark, Storrs Lane Railway Bridge).

Adrian Taylor

Silverdale Station

Built by the Ulverstone and Lancaster Railway and Silverdale Station opened in 1857. The station building is now a private house but the platforms beyond are still in use. There is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on one of the stone quoins to the left of the brown door (photograph SD4775 : Benchmark, Silverdale Station House).

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, Silverdale Station House

Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark beside the door of Silverdale Station House. The benchmark marks a height of 10.2174m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1970 (location photograph SD4775 : Silverdale Station).

Adrian Taylor