Scaleber Woods

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Scaleber Woods

Junction of Low Street and Burton Hill The end of terrace house is Pye Cottage; there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the bottom of the wall adjacent to the large slate kerbstone (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7160532">SD6572 : Benchmark, Mount View, Burton in Lonsdale</a>).
The green bin is labelled ‘Grit/Salt’ and this is provided to assist vehicles on the steep Burton Hill in winter weather. — Junction of Low Street and Burton Hill Credit: Adrian Taylor

Scaleber Woods is a picturesque woodland located in the rural county of Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this enchanting forest is situated near the market town of Settle, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The woods are renowned for their diverse range of tree species, including ancient oaks, beech, birch, and ash. These towering trees create a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a tranquil and shaded atmosphere beneath. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of vibrant bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking display of color.

Scaleber Woods is home to a rich variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Red squirrels scurry among the branches, while deer roam freely through the undergrowth. Birdwatchers will delight in spotting species such as woodpeckers, jays, and tawny owls, which are known to inhabit the area.

The woods offer a network of well-maintained paths and trails that allow visitors to explore its natural beauty. A popular route takes you along the Scaleber Beck, a small stream that meanders through the forest, providing a soothing soundtrack to your walk. The woodland also boasts impressive limestone outcrops and cliffs, adding an element of geological interest to the landscape.

Scaleber Woods offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a peaceful haven for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether you're a keen hiker, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking a moment of solitude, Scaleber Woods is a must-visit destination in Yorkshire.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Scaleber Woods Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.141339/-2.5549718 or Grid Reference SD6371. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction of Low Street and Burton Hill

The end of terrace house is Pye Cottage; there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the bottom of the wall adjacent to the large slate kerbstone (photograph SD6572 : Benchmark, Mount View, Burton in Lonsdale). The green bin is labelled ‘Grit/Salt’ and this is provided to assist vehicles on the steep Burton Hill in winter weather.

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, Mount View, Burton in Lonsdale

Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the plinth of Pye Cottage at the corner of Low Street and Burton Hill. The benchmark marks a height of 79.6351m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1970 (location photograph SD6572 : Junction of Low Street and Burton Hill).

Adrian Taylor

All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale

The church was built between 1868 and 1876, and designed by the Lancaster partnership of Paley and Austin. People note that it was seems a large church for what is a small town, but this is because it was thought the railway would come to the village and its population would expand. Link

Brian Deegan

Old milestone

The second West Riding CC milestone north of the Lancashire/Yorkshire boundary found almost hidden in the undergrowth. Compare with SD6572 : Old Milestone by the A687, east of Bogg Bridge, Burton in Lonsdale Parish after it had been lifted and repainted in 2013.

Hilary Jones

Old milestone

The second West Riding milestone north of the Lancashire border after some vegetation had been cleared. At the base of the right face, RICHMOND almost hidden/43 MILES under soil level. The rusty bit on the bevel - WILLIAM TOWLER/GLOBE FOUNDRY/LEEDS.

Hilary Jones

Old milestone

Where is the milestone? SD6472 : Old Milestone by the A687, Lowfields, Burton in Lonsdale Parish Picture taken in 2013 after this first West Riding CC milestone north of the Lancashire border had been dug out and repainted. 2022, hidden but fortunately its position was known.

Hilary Jones

Old milestone

There it is, looking very uncared for. 615 of these stones were erected in 1893/94 all over the newly formed West Riding by the family firm of Gill and Frank Stead of Mirfield at a cost of £1.18s.0d each. RICHMOND/44 MILES is under soil level on the right-hand side. The Turnpike road was begun in 1751 but some of the route was over high hill tracks. Later, bridges were widened and by 1795 the route was more or less what it is now avoiding the very highest points.

Hilary Jones

Sun on the road to Bentham

A car heads uphill out of Burton after crossing the bridge over the River Greta.

Karl and Ali

Three storey houses on Main Street, Burton-in-Lonsdale

Close to the church on the north side of the road.

Karl and Ali

Vicarage, Burton-in-Lonsdale

Situated on a small hill to the west of the village but still handy for the church.

Karl and Ali

Richard Thornton's School, Burton-in-Lonsdale

The school, founded in 1853, is a Church of England (Bradford Diocese) voluntary aided primary school Link

This is the original structure fronting onto the main road. There is a much newer section behind.

Karl and Ali

Richard Thornton, I presume?

This bust is in a niche on the front of Richard Thornton's School Link on the west edge of the village. Thornton Link

was born in Burton and became an extremely wealthy man (1776 - 1875) and the school still benefits from his legacy. Looks like there's enough left over to keep the pigeon droppings off.

Karl and Ali

Looking towards Ingleborough

Looking towards the mountain (cloud-capped all day) from the hill to the west of the Vicarage seen here on its own hill top.

Karl and Ali

Lowfields (or Lowfields Park)

Lowfields is a late 18th - early 19th Century country house overlooking the Greta valley and very close to the Lancashire border. A public footpath runs immediately south of the house and ends nearby at this border. At the A687 start of this path there is no footpath sign and no waymarks en route creating an impression (possibly) that the occupants wish not to have the great unwashed (eg Geograph square hunters) spoiling their view? The house is grade II listed Link

Lowfields Farm is on the left in trees.

Karl and Ali

The end of the path

This is where the footpath from the A687 ends close to Lowfields at the Lancashire boundary. Evidently, not many make the effort. There must be some good reason why one is not legally allowed to roam onwards beyond the gate? Just look at the lovely lush, green grass of the Red Rose County compared to the Yorkshire mire!

Karl and Ali

A rectangular thing by the path

The map shows a rectangle immediately south of the path passing south of Lowfields. On the ground the outline can be seen and there are a few traces of tile and brick. My guess is that a building (barn perhaps) used to be here but was spoiling the view from the house and so had to go - a bit like roving Geograph hunters but harder to shift?

Karl and Ali

Burton in Lonsdale Vicarage

A zoom shot from the public footpath on the hill to the west. Sunlight picks out Chapel-le-Dale (White Scar Cave is visible), Ingleborough still has its head in a cloud.

Karl and Ali