Est. 1991 · The South Lakes Mon–Sat · 07:30–17:00 ↳ 07721 773135
Charlesworth woodyard at Middleton HERO
A working woodyard, since 1991

Tree care, fencing
& timber, milled on site.

Family-run from the Old Railway Goods Yard at Middleton, near Kirkby Lonsdale. We fell, mill and finish timber for fencing, sleepers, posts and made-to-order joinery — plus full tree surgery across the South Lakes.

01 /NPTC qualified arborists
02 /£10m public liability
03 /Free site visits within 25 miles
04 /Pressure-treated to BS 8417
— What we do

Four trades, one yard.

Every job runs through the same team and the same gate — which is why a quote for a fence often turns into one for a felling and a run of sleepers too.

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Sawyer at the band-mill
Timber racks
— About us

A working yard in the heart of the South Lakes.

Established in 1991 and based at The Middleton Woodyard since 2000. Fencing, timber treatment, made-to-order timber and full woodland operations — trusted by the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks, Lancaster University and many others.

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— From the stockyard

Nine native materials.

From a roll of stock fencing to a single live-edge oak slab — the yard is built around materials we know inside and out.

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— What people say

4.9 ★ · on Google

★★★★★
“It's like an Aladdin's cave. All the treasure is wood. This time I just wanted bits for crafting — no job too small, it seems.”
Carole Calderbank Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★
“Incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and genuinely friendly — they took the time to make sure I got exactly what I needed. Well-cut, well-stored and clearly handled with care. Great service and great pricing in one place.”
Laura Wadsworth Local Guide · 2026
★★★★★
“An awesome place. My wife does pyrography and after a brief chat with one of the most enthusiastic, knowledgeable people I've met, she was presented with the perfect piece for her craft. 5-star care from this little gem.”
Alan Wesley Local Guide · Google review
— Find us

The Old Railway Goods Yard, Middleton.

A mile south of Kirkby Lonsdale, in the Lune Valley. Open six days a week — pop in to walk the stockyard.

Call 07721 773135
Open Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00 · Sat 08:00–13:00
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