Cumbria: Conservation Work Party, Barker Scar, Holker Estate

Booking is essential, please email Chris Winnick at [email protected] 

Meet at 10:00 at the parking place defined by the grid reference (please note that the parking area may change-check this site for details).  Check the web site for last minute changes.  Dress appropriately for Cumbrian weather, boots, waterproofs, warm clothing and, bring lunch and drinks.  We supply tools and protective items.

Bow-saws and loppers to create a new and more open habitat.  And a bonfire!

Directions:  From the east, turn off A590 at Meathop roundabout at first exit and follow sign posted road to Grange. Drive through Grange centre following the major roads signed to Allithwaite and Flookburgh.  Leave Grange by Risedale Hill (large pink building on right) and follow road to Flookburgh.  In Flookburgh, turn right to Holker and pass entrance to Holker Hall.  Take the next long straight road on left to Old Park Wood. Turn left into the caravan entrance on left and park in the visitors car park on the right before the barriers.  From the west, turn right at Haverthwaite crossroads and follow B5278 to Holker.  Before Holker, take the long straight road on right to Old Park Wood.  Turn left into the caravan entrance on left and park in the visitors car park on the right before the barriers.