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| {{Infobox Site of Special Scientific Interest|name=Gowbarrow Park|aos=Cumbria|gridref={{gbmappingsmall|NY415208}}|coordinates={{coord|54.579006|-2.9065605|region:GB_scale:25000|display=inline,title}}|area={{cvt|133.4|acre|km2 sqmi|sigfig=2}}|notifydate=1986}} | |||
| {{Infobox Site of Special Scientific Interest | |||
| | name = Gowbarrow Park | |||
| | aos = Cumbria | |||
| | gridref = {{gbmappingsmall|NY415208}} | |||
| | coordinates = {{coord|54.575|-2.910|region:GB_scale:25000|display=inline,title}} | |||
| | area = {{cvt|133.4|acre|ha|2}} | |||
| | notifydate = 1986 | |||
| }} | |||
| '''Gowbarrow Park''' is a ] (SSSI)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=SSSI detail |url=https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1002167&SiteName=Gowbarrow%20park&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |access-date= |
'''Gowbarrow Park''' is a ] (SSSI)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=SSSI detail |url=https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1002167&SiteName=Gowbarrow%20park&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |access-date=15 December 2024 |website=designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Protected Planet {{!}} Gowbarrow Park |url=https://www.protectedplanet.net/137783 |access-date=15 December 2024 |website=Protected Planet }}</ref> in ] in ], England. It is located on the lower slopes of ] and borders ] lake. It is 2 km from the hamlet of ]. This protected area has an outstanding diversity of ] species. ]s have been recorded in this protected area. | ||
| == Biology == | == Biology == | ||
| Tree species in |
Tree species in Gowbarrow Park include ] and ], some of which has been ]. The shrub ] is present here at the northern limit of its range in England. Herb species include ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| A total of 126 lichen species have been recorded from |
A total of 126 lichen species have been recorded from Gowbarrow Park. Lichens in the ] woodland include ''],'' '']'', '']'' and '']''. The lichens '']'' and '']'' are also found in this protected area.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| Bird species in this protected area include ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> | Bird species in this protected area include ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| == Geology == | == Geology == | ||
| Outcrops in |
Outcrops in Gowbarrow Park are from the ] and the rocks vary from strongly acidic to calcareous.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| == Land ownership == | == Land ownership == | ||
| All of the land within Gowbarrow Park SSSI is owned by the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020 |
All of the land within Gowbarrow Park SSSI is owned by the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 October 2020 |title=Mapping the habitats of England's ten largest institutional landowners |url=https://whoownsengland.org/2020/10/06/mapping-the-habitats-of-englands-ten-largest-institutional-landowners/ |access-date=15 December 2024 |website=Who owns England? |language=en |archive-date=7 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007102352/https://whoownsengland.org/2020/10/06/mapping-the-habitats-of-englands-ten-largest-institutional-landowners/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
  Location within Cumbria | |
| Location | Cumbria |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | NY415208 |
| Coordinates | 54°34′30″N 2°54′36″W / 54.575°N 2.910°W / 54.575; -2.910 |
| Area | 133.4 acres (53.99 ha) |
| Notification | 1986 |
Gowbarrow Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is located on the lower slopes of Gowbarrow Fell and borders Ullswater lake. It is 2 km from the hamlet of Dockray. This protected area has an outstanding diversity of lichen species. Red squirrels have been recorded in this protected area.
Biology
Tree species in Gowbarrow Park include wych-elm and alder, some of which has been coppiced. The shrub spindle is present here at the northern limit of its range in England. Herb species include brooklime, birds-eye primrose and grass-of-parnassus.
A total of 126 lichen species have been recorded from Gowbarrow Park. Lichens in the wych-elm woodland include Bacidia rubella, Lobaria pulmonaria, Lobaria laetevirens and Lobaria amplissima. The lichens Lithographa dendrographa and Rinodina isioides are also found in this protected area.
Bird species in this protected area include buzzard, sparrowhawk, pied flycatcher, ring ouzel, redstart, wood warbler and willow warbler.
Geology
Outcrops in Gowbarrow Park are from the Borrowdale Volcanic Series and the rocks vary from strongly acidic to calcareous.
Land ownership
All of the land within Gowbarrow Park SSSI is owned by the National Trust.
References
- ^ "SSSI detail". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- "Protected Planet | Gowbarrow Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- "Mapping the habitats of England's ten largest institutional landowners". Who owns England?. 6 October 2020. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.