LHP Ponds

Project Programmes

Conservation of ponds :

Springs and ponds are rare in the AONB limestone landscape, their distribution has shaped human activities and settlement patterns over the centuries.

During 1996 a survey of the ponds and wells within the AONB identified a total of 26 ponds. Subsequently nine ponds were identified as being a high priority to be conserved. The Ponds programme will involve restoring and repairing historic ponds and wells for heritage and nature conservation purposes.

Deepdale pond choked by fallen trees and scrub - click to enlarge

Deepdale Pond before the programme of restoration

Deepdale after the work to remove the fallen trees - click to enlarge
Deepdale Pond in springtime - restored to health

Lots of the Work has been carried out by the AONB Volunteers. We have carried out work at

Deepdale Pond,
"The Hollow" above Leighton Moss,
Dollywood Lane,
The Trough pond,
Dogslack Well and
Frith Wood Pond, Far Arnside.

The Volunteers using a Land Rover equipped
with a winch to pull out tree stumps

Contractors take over for the heaviest pulls

Contractors were used to excavate the sediment from the Hollow and Dollywood and also at Deepdale to finish the heavy winching which was beyond both the equipment we had available and the strength of the volunteers. We have also carried out a new round of surveys of the ponds around the AONB to check on their condition.

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