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Eskdale, HOLMROOK, CA19 1TR

The most northerly view-point at Forest How. Four days after this picture was taken, a tawny owl was spotted near this location. I had opened up this view during my stay at Forest How. The distant trees form part of the Miterdale Forest.

The old gate formerly gave access to what is now 'Nature Wood'. This part of the wood is extremely overgrown, and there are currently no plans to bring this entrance back into use.

The red squirrel sign is a recent addition, at the roadside, following the sighting of 'Belinda' the friendly red squirrel charging over the brow of the hill, towards me, from this location.

Seen from 'Nature Wood' on land owned by Forest How Guest House. The trees, to the right of picture, mark the edge of the Miterdale forest.

The stone wall forms the northern boundary of Forest How. The old oak tree dominates the location, and successfully hides the rock outcrop.

Seen from the track which runs south from Irton Road railway station.

Seen in trees, to the right and left of picture. In total, thirty-six boxes were placed in the surrounding woods, in 2014/5, to give red squirrels a safe refuge which could not be accessed by grey squirrels (entrance protected by a metal collar, preventing the larger grey squirrels from gaining access). This was in reaction to a major squirrelpox outbreak in 2014. Whilst squirrels have often investigated the boxes, there have been no recorded occupations. The boxes were placed at the highest possible locations, using a tall ladder, but probably not high enough for the squirrels.

Looking towards Irton Road, where the roof of the railway station came just be seen, on the extreme right of picture. The picture is taken from private land belonging to the Forest How Guest House.

The road from Forest How passes over a few humps and dips before it reaches Irton Road station. In the field, 'Jack' waits to greet passing walkers.

The Forest How Guest House lies just beyond the dip in the road.