There are two lovely little ponds just outside the village of Broughton-in-Furness where Richard and I base ourselves for half of our Lake District walking trips. Many times, on the first evening we arrive, I like to take a short stroll up to the ponds and sit awhile on the little seat there – a peaceful spot…
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The local ducks like the tranquility too…
When the sun finally goes down I return to the village…
looks nice and peaceful…I was in Broughton not so long ago, but I don’t know the area well – had I done I probably would have gone there for awhile!
I never get bored with a visit to the ponds
I’ll remember that area next time I’m down Carol. Looks a good ‘poor visibility high up’ alternative. I’m always on the lookout for those.
It’s mainly just a quick evening walk – but you can extend it via the old railway a little further and then onto the local lanes…
Looks a nice tranquil spot ideal for de-stressing
I’ve passed through Broughton-in-Furness many times from the comfort of my car, always thought it looked a nice place – but shamefully I’ve never took the time to visit on foot!
It’s well worth stopping for a drink at The Manor Arms pub – very friendly locals, real ales kept in the best condition (if you’re a real-ale drinker) and lots of crack
That’s nice, Carol. How do you get there, then? I’ve just been looking at the map. Do you follow a track north-east from the village centre and up the side of Broughton Tower?
You follow the old railway line out of the village – you can’t miss them – they’re about half a mile along it on your left just where it all opens out. You can continue a while longer on the railway line but it eventually closes off and they make you walk on the (quiet) lanes from thereon. The lane walking (by then around the Woodland area) is very nice though
I either go out on the railway line and back through ‘Wilson Park’ or vice versa…
Carol.
Thanks for that. I didn’t realise it was the old railway line. Looking at the map, it should have been obvious. I remember the crossing gates being in Broughton, but they will have disappeared yonks ago I expect.
Alen
I don’t often set off at the very start of the railway line out of the village but think I do remember white gates across the end of the line. I usually set off from The Square where a road leads out past the public toilets to either Wilson Park or the railway line.
There’s nothing quite like a special, little spot that leaves you feeling all peaceful…..
It’s a really peaceful spot and pretty sheltered so nice in any weather
Carol.