Redwoods Holker Hall Cumbria - Exceptional Trees on Waymarking.com

Holker Hall has extensive park lands with mainly indigenous British trees. Tucked away by the northern entrance are three Redwood trees and a stump. Entrance to the grounds and parking were free, although there may be a charge for parking on event days. Check Holker Hall site before departure. Viewing these Redwoods should be a free visit.

To find the three Redwoods. From Car park, walk west along tarmac drive, round wild flower meadow, containing labyrinth and sundial. At junction, take northern fork towards northern entrance. Redwoods will be visible. They are also visible with their shadows on Google Earth.

In the formal gardens are many labelled exotic trees, there is an entrance fee to the gardens.

Car Parking.
Holker Hall has a free car park near main house (below). There may be a charge for parking on event days. Free parking in Cark village, and walk for 15 minutes.
Dimensions are for middle tree.

Genus/Species: Coast Redwood. Sequoia sempervirens Height: 80 Girth: 20 Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching Location type: Private property Age: 100 Historical significance: Redwood seeds were brought back in Victorian times, and spread around the country. Parking coordinates: N 54° 11.181 W 002° 58.972 Walk time: 15 Planter: Not listed Website reference: Not listed Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.

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