Triangle Wood

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Eden

England

Triangle Wood

Fetherston Arms, Kirkoswald One of two excellent pubs in this attractive Cumbrian village.
Fetherston Arms, Kirkoswald Credit: Gordon Hatton

Triangle Wood is a pristine forest located in the district of Cumberland in England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a significant natural resource in the region. The wood is situated on a triangular piece of land bordered by three major roads, hence its name.

The woodland is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These trees provide a rich habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, mammals, and insects. The forest floor is carpeted with a lush understory of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to the beauty and ecological importance of the area.

Triangle Wood is managed by the Cumberland Forest Commission, which ensures its preservation and sustainable use. The commission employs a team of skilled foresters who carry out regular maintenance and conservation activities. These include selective tree felling to promote the growth of younger trees, coppicing to encourage new shoots, and creating wildlife corridors to enhance biodiversity.

The wood is a popular recreational spot for local residents and visitors alike. It offers numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the forest and admire its natural beauty. Additionally, designated picnic areas and benches are scattered throughout the wood, providing the perfect opportunity for visitors to relax and enjoy a picnic amidst the tranquil surroundings.

Overall, Triangle Wood in Cumberland is a cherished natural gem, contributing to the local ecosystem, providing a haven for wildlife, and offering a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

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Triangle Wood Images

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Fetherston Arms, Kirkoswald One of two excellent pubs in this attractive Cumbrian village.
Fetherston Arms, Kirkoswald
One of two excellent pubs in this attractive Cumbrian village.
Disused chapel in Kirkoswald Old OS maps show this as a Congregational chapel, but it appears not to have been used for worship for many years.
Disused chapel in Kirkoswald
Old OS maps show this as a Congregational chapel, but it appears not to have been used for worship for many years.
Main Street, Kirkoswald The main street drops down a hill towards Raven Beck. The two excellent village pubs are visible here, with the Fetherston Arms to the left and the Crown Inn to the right.
Main Street, Kirkoswald
The main street drops down a hill towards Raven Beck. The two excellent village pubs are visible here, with the Fetherston Arms to the left and the Crown Inn to the right.
Country lane at Howscales A sunny October morning with hedgerow trees turning colour. Beyond the crop fields one can see the distinctive outline of Blencathra in the distance.
Country lane at Howscales
A sunny October morning with hedgerow trees turning colour. Beyond the crop fields one can see the distinctive outline of Blencathra in the distance.
St Oswald's bell tower How unusual to discover that the bell tower for St Oswald's church is sat on top of a hill well above the church. The tower dates from 1897, replacing a wooden structure of 1747.
St Oswald's bell tower
How unusual to discover that the bell tower for St Oswald's church is sat on top of a hill well above the church. The tower dates from 1897, replacing a wooden structure of 1747.
Church of St Oswald at Kirkoswald The church is outside the village tucked beneath a hillside and at the edge of the Eden flood plain - a rather odd location. The building is of different ages with some parts as early as the 12th century, whilst much of the fabric is 15th century.
Church of St Oswald at Kirkoswald
The church is outside the village tucked beneath a hillside and at the edge of the Eden flood plain - a rather odd location. The building is of different ages with some parts as early as the 12th century, whilst much of the fabric is 15th century.
Long straight road, Scales
Long straight road, Scales
Grazing cattle, High Bankhill
Grazing cattle, High Bankhill
Towards Dead Man’s Slack There’s no public access along this muddy woodland track near Dead Man’s Slack.
Towards Dead Man’s Slack
There’s no public access along this muddy woodland track near Dead Man’s Slack.
Heading for Kirkoswald A mid-March view of farmland in the Eden Valley.
Heading for Kirkoswald
A mid-March view of farmland in the Eden Valley.
Kirkoswald Castle All that’s left is a single ruined tower and some earthworks around the site. On this mid-March visit, it was possible to get a glimpse of the building before the foliage opened out on the trees.
Kirkoswald Castle
All that’s left is a single ruined tower and some earthworks around the site. On this mid-March visit, it was possible to get a glimpse of the building before the foliage opened out on the trees.
Footpath near Kirkoswald Castle The path connects Kirkoswald with Glassonby.
Footpath near Kirkoswald Castle
The path connects Kirkoswald with Glassonby.
The Fetherston Arms An attractive pub in the middle of Kirkoswald village.
The Fetherston Arms
An attractive pub in the middle of Kirkoswald village.
Kirkoswald war memorial Located in the middle of Kirkoswald village.
Kirkoswald war memorial
Located in the middle of Kirkoswald village.
Bell Tower of Church of St Oswald Separate to the church
Bell Tower of Church of St Oswald
Separate to the church
The Raven Beck at Kirkoswald The OS 10,000 mapping marks "Sparrows" in black type on this stretch of water.  The name of the house to the right?  The name of the cliff to the left?
The Raven Beck at Kirkoswald
The OS 10,000 mapping marks "Sparrows" in black type on this stretch of water. The name of the house to the right? The name of the cliff to the left?
The Square, Kirkoswald This is the old cobbled market square.
The Square, Kirkoswald
This is the old cobbled market square.
View from St Oswald's Church bell tower The building visible on the left is Westwood Lodge.
View from St Oswald's Church bell tower
The building visible on the left is Westwood Lodge.
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Triangle Wood is located at Grid Ref: NY5740 (Lat: 54.761183, Lng: -2.6683202)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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