Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Whinfell Forest
Whinfell Forest — forest in Brougham, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whinfell Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Brougham, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6397°, -2.6595°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Whinfell Forest is a small area of woodland in the parish of Brougham, Cumbria, south east of Penrith in Cumbria and just off the A66 road leading to Appleby-in-Westmorland. The forest is a short distance from the Lake District national park and is surrounded by a large number of woodlands west of the Pennines. It is notable today for the presence of Center Parcs and a red squirrel reserve. It was notable historically for its associations with Lady Anne Clifford, Brougham Castle and Inglewood Forest.
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Background
History
Whinfell Forest has existed since at least 1203 when it "formed part of King John's grant of the Barony of Westmorland to Robert de Veteripont". It is frequently mentioned in the diaries of Lady Anne Clifford (1590–1676) as she travelled in the area visiting Brougham Castle and Appleby-in-Westmorland. Whinfell Park was at the core of the forest. Its proximity to Inglewood Forest meant that it was mentioned in court documents relating to disputes between the two areas. The park contained two frequently mentioned landmark trees: the Harthorn Tree and the Three Brother Tree. The Harthorn Tree had a hart's horn embedded in it. The Three Brother Tree was the sole survivor of three unusually…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6397, -2.6595
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Brougham
- Postcode
- CA10 2DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7993669 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whinfell Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lowtheroasispath.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whinfell Forest?
- Whinfell Forest is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2DW), in the parish of Brougham.
- Is Whinfell Forest a protected site?
- Yes — Whinfell Forest is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whinfell Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2DW.