At Melling, Carnforth, Lancashire
- Land size
- 1.31 acres
Description
A unique opportunity to acquire an attractive area of woodland and former quarry extending to 1.31 acres (0.53 hectares) OTA. The land comprises mature trees, a grass understory and exposed rock faces. The woodland hosts a variety of mature species, seasonal displays of bluebells and provides habitat for an abundance of wildlife. The land has direct roadside access from Lodge Lane.
Situated to the east of the village of Melling, this desirable parcel of land extending to approximately 1.31 acres (0.53 hectares) presents a unique opportunity to acquire an attractive area of woodland and former quarry. The land comprises mature trees, a grass understory, and exposed rock faces. The woodland hosts a variety of mature species, seasonal displays of bluebells and provides habitat for an abundance of wildlife.
The land benefits from roadside access directly onto Lodge Lane, with convenient links to the A683. The market town of Kirkby Lonsdale lies approximately 5 miles to the north, whilst Junction 34 of the M6 motorway near Lancaster lies approximately 8 miles to the south.
Occupying an excellent position within the heart of the Lune Valley, the land is likely to appeal to a wide range of purchasers, including those seeking amenity woodland, conservation opportunities, biodiversity enhancement or simply a private and attractive parcel of the Lune Valley countryside.
The property offers a rare opportunity to acquire unique parcel of woodland in a sought after rural location.
Map Location
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-24
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 13 Woodland listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School74 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Arkholme Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 62
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Christian
- Bentham Community Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Queen Elizabeth School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,155
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth Studio School4.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 329
- Type
- Studio schools
- Carnforth High School6.2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 657
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lancaster High School9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 567
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dallam School9.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 761
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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