Ridgewood

This small wood of 9.83 ha was brought by the Trust in February 1985 with help of grant aid from the Countryside Commission, City of Carlisle and Cumbria County Council. The wood lies to the north east of the large village of Brampton in the River Irthing valley and occupies a prominent sandstone ridge overlooking the surrounding area. It was originally planted in the early 19th century, possibly as part of the landscaping of Naworth Estate, which lies immediately to the east.