Brigsteer Park Wood, Cumbria - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

The National Trust took over the wood in 1950 (visit link) and have restored it to a workable woodland. Clearing overgrowth to reveal woodland floor, for woodland flowers to flourish, leading to increasing numbers of butterflies. (visit link)

Prior to local woodland industries becoming un-needed, this woodland would have been coppiced. Woodsmen would have produced charcoal for many local gunpowder works which closed in 1920's. Peeled bark for tanning leather, staves for turning into bobbins and made swill baskets. Nothing was wasted as the leaf material and undergrowth could be burnt for potash.

Near the south east entrance to this woodland, is an information board explaining what is happening to the trees and highlighting the likely butterflies. The paths are unimproved, with bare limestone rock and a dead leaves covering. The public footpath parallel to the western boundary has lagoons of mud in wet weather.

Above coordinates are a good place to park at the south east edge of the wood. (visit link)

Report of study (visit link)

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 25 hectares Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Over 1km of paths running north south along the ridge. One path leading diagonally up from the lower slopes. What points of interest are there?: Ancient woodland used recently for coppicing. Butterflies. Woodland birds. What activities are available?: None, just walking. Hours of accessibility?: daylight hours List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): wood is on a Limestone ridge with outcrops of rock. Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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