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Sheepfold Wood - SOLD, Cumbria - 7 acres , £55,000
Located in a beautiful and secluded part of the Lake District National Park, Sheepfold Wood offers serenity and the chance to get back to nature. Wander up to the top edge of the wood where there are far reaching views of Windermere and the surrounding fells. Sheltered among the trees, wildlife abounds.
At one time large spruce covered the wood, and is now being replaced by natural regrowth of a mix of deciduous trees. In addition to the young trees there is a mosaic of habitats which includes alder carr, mature nut bearing sweet chestnuts, open areas of bare rocky outcrops fringed with heathers, bilberry and mosses and a small seasonal pond on the edge of the wood. The wood is mostly birch with some rowan and conifers which is creating the perfect conditions for other species such as sessile oak and hazel to become established. These habitats provide ideal conditions for wildlife to thrive and spending some quiet time there, it is possible to see many different species. Damselflies and dragonflies are drawn to the pool, the tree tops are alive with small birds and in spring or late summer, if you are really lucky, you might spot an elusive adder. The wood has a rich carpet of ground flora with bedstraws, wood sorrel, lichens and fern - all indicative of a healthy wildlife habitat.
The wood is enclosed on two sides by a traditional drystone wall. The dry stone wall feature in the north west area explains the name Sheepfold Wood.
The track shown in green on the attached maps gives vehicular access to Sheepfold Wood and the track shown in grey provides private access to the turning/parking area within.
Access: Is via Hazelrigg Lane. There is a shared hard standing area for parking just inside the entrance gate. From the left side follow the track up (right and left turns, right again). Look out for the track leading off to the left at the hilltop, Sheepfold is at the end of this track, with dark blue markings indicating the boundary. The ridestop entrance is next to a small pool, beyond is the track leading to an open area. This is a good distance and climbs steeply in places.
The Area: With Lake Windermere and Lakeland fells to the north and Morcambe Bay to the south, Sheepfold Wood is perfectly located in some of England's finest landscapes in the Lake District National Park.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.
- Price: £55,000 Freehold
- Location: Canny Hill, Newby Bridge, Cumbria
- Size: 7 acres for sale
Sheepfold entrance
One of the views
Rocky outcrop
Upturned rootplate, host to fungi and lichens
Sheltered outcrop
Heather
Wet area
Sweet Chestnut trees
A mating pair of dragonflies on a rock by the pond
Bilberry and lichens growing on an old tree stump
A lucky sighting of a female adder
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Boundaries:
The boundaries are indicated by dark blue markings.
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Local manager
Lily Horseman and Tim Rowe
07733 854439
lilyandtim@woodlands.co.uk
Read more about Lily and Tim.
How to find this woodland
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 96
Grid ref: SD 369 847
Nearest post code: LA12 8NY
Maps
- See our map of the area below.
- See our detailed map below.
- See Ordnance Survey map of the area from Bing maps
- See aerial photos of the area from Google maps
Directions
Just south of Newby Bridge off the A590(T) about 20 mins west of the M6 junction 36.
Satnav: the postcode LA12 8NY is for the point shown by the red dot on the location maps. Satnav coordinates are: N 54 : 15 : 26 W 2 : 57 : 46
Click Here for Directions From Bing Maps enter your own postcode, (Sheepfold Wood coordinates are already entered) and click on the blue "Go" box. This will take you to the main gate on Hazelrigg Lane.
Our Directions:
- Exit the M6 at Junction 36 and proceed onto the A590(T) signed to Barrow.
- Proceed for approximately 3 miles where you exit to the left and at the roundabout continue on the A590 signed for A590 Barrow and Milnthorpe.
- Continue on the A590 for 11 miles
- Take the second left after the end of the new dual carriageway signed to Canny Hill.
- follow this road until the T Junction is reached and turn sharp left.
- The main entrance gate is 100 metres further along the road on the right by the 'for sale" sign.
- Park close to the entrance gate, please try not to block access to the wood.
- Walk into the car park beyond the gate, and take the track which starts towards the left of the hard standing. Follow the stone track uphill and bear left when you reach a junction. Sheepfold wood is straight ahead and the entrance is clearly marked with a ride stop, name sign and a Woodlands for sale sign
Boundaries:
The boundaries are indicated by dark blue markings.
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All woodlands are sold at a fixed price, and include free membership of the Small Woods Association and the Royal Forestry Society, as well as £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
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