Swine Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Lancaster

England

Swine Hill Wood

Lower Dolphinholme The old woollen mill on the right has been converted into apartments where I once attended creative writing classes.
Lower Dolphinholme Credit: Oliver Dixon

Swine Hill Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Lancashire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled in the heart of the countryside, providing a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The wood is primarily composed of a diverse range of deciduous trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a stunning canopy of foliage during the warmer months. These trees also harbor a plethora of wildlife, making it an ideal destination for birdwatchers and animal enthusiasts. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot woodpeckers, tawny owls, and various species of butterflies and squirrels.

Swine Hill Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace. The paths wind through the wood, taking visitors on a journey through ancient woodland and open glades, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is also home to a wide variety of wildflowers, creating a colorful tapestry that adds to the wood's charm. In spring, bluebells carpet the forest floor, creating a picturesque scene that attracts photographers and nature enthusiasts from far and wide.

Swine Hill Wood is a popular destination for families, with picnic areas and designated spots for outdoor activities such as den building and nature trails. It offers a peaceful and serene environment, providing the perfect opportunity for relaxation and a chance to reconnect with nature.

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Swine Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.985221/-2.7403169 or Grid Reference SD5154. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower Dolphinholme The old woollen mill on the right has been converted into apartments where I once attended creative writing classes.
Lower Dolphinholme
The old woollen mill on the right has been converted into apartments where I once attended creative writing classes.
New housing at Dolphinholme On the south side of the village. The moors of the southern half of the Forest of Bowland on the skyline.
New housing at Dolphinholme
On the south side of the village. The moors of the southern half of the Forest of Bowland on the skyline.
Lower Dolphinholme Housing dating from the days when a woollen mill operated at Lower Dolphinholme.
Lower Dolphinholme
Housing dating from the days when a woollen mill operated at Lower Dolphinholme.
Horse and cows In the fields near Belvidere House Farm. The moors at the head of Wyresdale on the skyline.
Horse and cows
In the fields near Belvidere House Farm. The moors at the head of Wyresdale on the skyline.
Valley of the Damas Gill Wooded valley, tributary of the River Wyre.
Valley of the Damas Gill
Wooded valley, tributary of the River Wyre.
OS Bench Mark OS cut bench mark on gatestoop. 227.5 feet above old datum. Severely weathered.
OS Bench Mark
OS cut bench mark on gatestoop. 227.5 feet above old datum. Severely weathered.
OS Bench Mark OS cut bench mark on house. 66.974 m above datum. The owner obviously recognises its significance!
OS Bench Mark
OS cut bench mark on house. 66.974 m above datum. The owner obviously recognises its significance!
Ammunition store, Swine Hill Wood Some of the bases or hardstanding in this former military site is being used to store round silage bales.
Ammunition store, Swine Hill Wood
Some of the bases or hardstanding in this former military site is being used to store round silage bales.
Ellel Crag Ruin near to an old quarry
Ellel Crag
Ruin near to an old quarry
Field near Wellington Wood
Field near Wellington Wood
Treelined road, Newland
Treelined road, Newland
Wyreside Hall 17th century Grade II listed hall, in use as a luxury hotel.
Wyreside Hall
17th century Grade II listed hall, in use as a luxury hotel.
Coreless Mill House Passed by on the Wyre Way long distance footpath as it continues north towards Dolphinholme
Coreless Mill House
Passed by on the Wyre Way long distance footpath as it continues north towards Dolphinholme
Farm Outbuildings at Coreless Mill Passed by on the Wyre Way long distance footpath
Farm Outbuildings at Coreless Mill
Passed by on the Wyre Way long distance footpath
Approaching Lower Dolphinholme on the Wyre Way Passing a small sewage plant, and an old 18th Century woollen mill, now converted into apartments.
Approaching Lower Dolphinholme on the Wyre Way
Passing a small sewage plant, and an old 18th Century woollen mill, now converted into apartments.
Lower Dolphinholme Adopted by the Wyre Way long distance footpath approaching Dolphinholme Bridge
Lower Dolphinholme
Adopted by the Wyre Way long distance footpath approaching Dolphinholme Bridge
Looking South from Dolphinholme Bridge Road adopted by the Wyre Way long distance footpath
Looking South from Dolphinholme Bridge
Road adopted by the Wyre Way long distance footpath
Wyre Way beside Mill Wood Woodland to one side and a moss covered wall on the other, sees the long distance heading north towards the village of Dolphinholme
Wyre Way beside Mill Wood
Woodland to one side and a moss covered wall on the other, sees the long distance heading north towards the village of Dolphinholme
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Swine Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD5154 (Lat: 53.985221, Lng: -2.7403169)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Lancaster

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Located within 500m of 53.985221,-2.7403169
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Lat/Long: 53.9874254/-2.7461734
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