The bulk of the wood is filled with a wide variety of relatively young native broad leaves. Predominantly birch, well known as a colonising first arrival species, this is interspersed with rowan and willow. Years of fallen leaves have created the perfect conditions for other species such as sessile oak and hazel and holly to become established. Of the original spruce planting, only stumps remain, however, scattered throughout, young self-seeded spruce and larch can be discovered. A couple of marshy areas support small stands of alder carr, with dry upper reaches home to nut bearing sweet chestnut.

Iridescent damselflies and dragonflies are drawn to the small pools at mating time; their incredible flight skills manifest. During the daytime the treetops are alive with small birds busily going about their business: come dawn or dusk foraging badgers and roe deer follow well-worn paths. In spring or late summer, if you are really lucky, you might spot an elusive adder basking in the early morning sun. The woodland floor has a rich carpet of ground flora with bedstraws, wood sorrel, lichens and fern - all indicative of healthy wildlife habitat.

The topography is as varied as the treescape, gentle slopes are bounded by steep rocky out crops, open level areas run into miniature watercourse valleys. A superb example of the wallers craft is the drystone wall which runs along the boundary with the open moor. A small ruined structure in the northwestern corner is probably the remains of a sheepfold, from which the wood takes its name. The north-south boundary bisects a small pool that is water full throughout the seasons.

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 Wood 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.

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.

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.

Sheepfold Wood with its unique mix of habitat and landscape is a wonderful opportunity to own a wood of your own. Whether your interest is conservation, small scale management or the pure pleasure of being with nature this wood has it all. Easily Accessible from the road network but surprisingly peaceful and secluded the wood could well provide a welcome escape from the modern world.

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.

Generally speaking, most of this areas woodland was originally set over to coppicing. The harvest from this activity supplied the numerous water-powered bobbin mills which once abounded. From these busy mills, countless bobbins and spindles were exported to the textile industries in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Nearby Stott Park mill is a fine example of this, now preserved as a heritage museum