Little Wood

Wood, Forest in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Little Wood

Gateway to Gamblesmire Lane from Underbarrow Road
Gateway to Gamblesmire Lane from Underbarrow Road Credit: Roger Templeman

Little Wood, Westmorland, also known as Wood or Forest, is a picturesque village located in the county of Westmorland, England. Situated in the northwest region of the country, it is nestled within the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park.

The village is characterized by its abundant woodlands, which give it its alternative names. These woodlands cover a significant portion of the area and are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

Little Wood is a close-knit community with a population of approximately 500 residents. The village boasts a charming array of traditional stone-built cottages, giving it a timeless and idyllic atmosphere. The residents are known for their warm hospitality and strong sense of community spirit.

The village offers a range of amenities and services, including a small convenience store, a village hall, and a quaint church. There is also a primary school, providing education for the local children.

For those seeking recreational activities, Little Wood offers a variety of options. The surrounding woodlands provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The village is also within close proximity to Lake Windermere, one of the largest lakes in England, where visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and other water-based activities.

Overall, Little Wood, Westmorland, is a hidden gem within the Lake District National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Little Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.328088/-2.7595952 or Grid Reference SD5092. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gateway to Gamblesmire Lane from Underbarrow Road
Gateway to Gamblesmire Lane from Underbarrow Road
Footpath from Scout Scar to Underbarrow Road
Footpath from Scout Scar to Underbarrow Road
View over wall on north side of Underbarrow Road
View over wall on north side of Underbarrow Road
Field on north side of Underbarrow Road
Field on north side of Underbarrow Road
Bradleyfield cellnex communications mast The mast is an Ordnance Survey intersected station trig point, <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://trigpointing.uk/trig/12726" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://trigpointing.uk/trig/12726">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bradleyfield cellnex communications mast
The mast is an Ordnance Survey intersected station trig point, LinkExternal link
Buildings within Bradleyfield comms mast compound <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7677303">SD4892 : Bradleyfield cellnex communications mast</a> shows the mast
Buildings within Bradleyfield comms mast compound
View towards Bradleyfield comms masts from moorland above Scout Scar
View towards Bradleyfield comms masts from moorland above Scout Scar
Kendal Old Brewery Art Centre providing much culture to this historic town
Kendal
Old Brewery Art Centre providing much culture to this historic town
Former Kendal Youth Hostel - now a Nursing Home
Former Kendal Youth Hostel - now a Nursing Home
Line of Lancaster Canal in Kendal Looking north. The tall lamps illuminate an all-weather sports pitch, with shared use by local school and public.
Line of Lancaster Canal in Kendal
Looking north. The tall lamps illuminate an all-weather sports pitch, with shared use by local school and public.
The Change Bridge, Kendal Situated on the long disused section of the Lancaster Canal, this bridge allowed the Tow Horses to change from one side of the canal to the other [as the tow path changed sides] without unhitching from the barge they were towing. The horse track curving up to the bridge with no steps is clearly visible. This is the only bridge of its type in Cumbria, though there are others on the canal further south in Lancashire.
The Change Bridge, Kendal
Situated on the long disused section of the Lancaster Canal, this bridge allowed the Tow Horses to change from one side of the canal to the other [as the tow path changed sides] without unhitching from the barge they were towing. The horse track curving up to the bridge with no steps is clearly visible. This is the only bridge of its type in Cumbria, though there are others on the canal further south in Lancashire.
Canal Bridge, Kendal On the disused Lancaster Canal. The fancy metal section supports the widened road built upon the original bridge, which is now about twice as wide as originally built.
Canal Bridge, Kendal
On the disused Lancaster Canal. The fancy metal section supports the widened road built upon the original bridge, which is now about twice as wide as originally built.
Kendal Castle Viewed from the west, near the line of the disused Lancaster Canal
Kendal Castle
Viewed from the west, near the line of the disused Lancaster Canal
The end of the Lancaster Canal This beautiful, and characterful, canal ends ignominiously in a Council Works Depot, called Canal Head, in the middle of Kendal, where the canal basin used to be. It is overlooked by the impressive hill of Kendal Castle.
The end of the Lancaster Canal
This beautiful, and characterful, canal ends ignominiously in a Council Works Depot, called Canal Head, in the middle of Kendal, where the canal basin used to be. It is overlooked by the impressive hill of Kendal Castle.
River Kent, Kendal The River Kent, from which Kendal presumably takes its name, flows through the middle of the town and is a pretty, if inconvenient, landmark. The inconvenience is due to the complexities which the river adds to Kendal's traffic flow. The photo is taken looking upstream.
River Kent, Kendal
The River Kent, from which Kendal presumably takes its name, flows through the middle of the town and is a pretty, if inconvenient, landmark. The inconvenience is due to the complexities which the river adds to Kendal's traffic flow. The photo is taken looking upstream.
Nether Bridge on the River Kent, Kendal Looking south down the River Kent.
Nether Bridge on the River Kent, Kendal
Looking south down the River Kent.
Stramongate Bridge, Kendal Taken during the floods of 3rd February 2004
Stramongate Bridge, Kendal
Taken during the floods of 3rd February 2004
Footpath Sign Brigsteer Road Footpath goes over Bradleyfield and Helsington Barrows
Footpath Sign Brigsteer Road
Footpath goes over Bradleyfield and Helsington Barrows
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Little Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD5092 (Lat: 54.328088, Lng: -2.7595952)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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