Hollow Plantation

Wood, Forest in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Hollow Plantation

The Strickland Arms At the entrance to Sizergh Castle, the Strickland Arms is named for the family who have owned the Castle for centuries. — The Strickland Arms Credit: Eirian Evans

Hollow Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Westmorland, in the heart of the North West of England. Situated amidst the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park, this plantation offers visitors a tranquil and immersive experience in nature.

Covering an expansive area, Hollow Plantation is characterized by its dense and diverse forest, abundant with an array of flora and fauna. Towering oak trees, beech trees, and conifers dominate the landscape, providing a vibrant display of colors throughout the seasons. The plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.

Visitors to Hollow Plantation can explore the well-maintained network of walking trails that wind their way through the woodland. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide ample opportunities for leisurely strolls, family picnics, or adventurous hikes. Additionally, designated picnic areas and benches are strategically placed throughout the plantation, allowing visitors to rest and take in the peaceful ambiance.

Hollow Plantation is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby. The plantation is also well-connected to the local transport network, making it convenient for both local residents and tourists to visit. Whether it's a peaceful retreat into nature, a family outing, or an opportunity to observe wildlife, Hollow Plantation offers something for everyone in an idyllic setting.

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Hollow Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.262321/-2.77733 or Grid Reference SD4985. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Strickland Arms

At the entrance to Sizergh Castle, the Strickland Arms is named for the family who have owned the Castle for centuries.

Eirian Evans

The west end of Hincaster Tunnel

Opened on the 18th June 1819, the 378 yard tunnel was built to facilitate access to Kendal by the Lancaster Canal. The tunnel had fallen into disuse by the mid 1940s and it was officially closed in 1955. There is an Ordnance Survey 1GL bolt benchmark on the pilaster to the right of the tunnel entrance (detail photograph SD5085 : Benchmark, Hincaster Tunnel).

Adrian Taylor

This way to Hincaster

A quiet country road leading to Hincaster village. Roadside dandelions add a splash of spring colour to the scene.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Old Milestone Marker 05-52 F (between bridges 176-175), Lancaster Canal

Old Milestone located by the side of the dry section of the Lancaster Canal. This milestone is 52 miles from the centre of Preston and 5 miles from Kendal. Inscription reads:- 22 :: 5 (Miles from Lancaster and Kendal respectively) Milestone Society National ID: LAN-52

Cactus Chris

Benchmark, Hincaster Tunnel

Detail of the Ordnance Survey 1GL Published Abstract Bolt benchmark on the west portal of Hincaster Tunnel. The benchmark marks a height of 45.9205m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled and verified in 1971 (location photograph SD5085 : Transport Trust Red Wheel).

Adrian Taylor

Transport Trust Red Wheel

On the west portal of Hincaster Tunnel, the Transport Trust ‘Red Wheel’ sign highlights the importance of the tunnel as a transport heritage site. The Transport Trust is Britain’s only charity dedicated to the preservation of all modes of transport and its infrastructure and the Red Wheel heritage plaque is the transport equivalent of an English Heritage Blue Plaque. There is an Ordnance Survey bolt benchmark on the wall directly below the plaque (detail photograph SD5085 : Benchmark, Hincaster Tunnel).

Adrian Taylor

Railway buildings at Hincaster

Typical red brick buildings associated with the railway.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Approaching the A590

Viewed near Viver on a bright early-June afternoon.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Beware of floods

A warning sign alerts road users to a flood risk ahead. The depth markers beside the railway bridge on the West Coast main line show how serious this can be.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Strickland Arms

South of Sizergh Castle

Kevin Waterhouse

Well Heads Skew Ford

The depth gauges are definitely warranted today at this railway bridge on the West Coast Line. A photograph taken in normal conditions by Mary and Angus Hogg can be viewed at: Link

John Walton