Calder Moor

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Calder Moor

View down the Brennand Valley from the aqueduct near Well Springs Clough intake
View down the Brennand Valley from the aqueduct near Well Springs Clough intake Credit: shikari

Calder Moor is a picturesque area located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Nestled within the Calder Valley, this moorland is characterized by its dense woodlands and vast forests. Spanning approximately 200 square miles, Calder Moor is renowned for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife.

The moorland is dominated by an array of tree species, including oak, birch, and beech, which form a dense canopy over the landscape. These woodland areas provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna, attracting nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers from far and wide.

Calder Moor is also home to a number of charming villages and hamlets. These settlements are scattered throughout the area, offering a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle for residents. The local communities thrive on agriculture and forestry, with many residents involved in farming or working in the timber industry.

The moorland is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area's natural wonders. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and meandering streams adding to the area's charm.

Historically, Calder Moor has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of human presence dating back to the Neolithic period. The area has a rich cultural heritage, with ancient landmarks such as standing stones and burial mounds dotting the landscape.

In conclusion, Calder Moor is a captivating destination in Yorkshire, offering a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and rural charm. With its lush woodlands, picturesque villages, and diverse wildlife, it is a place that truly showcases the splendor of the English countryside.

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Calder Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.967636/-2.5365632 or Grid Reference SD6452. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View down the Brennand Valley from the aqueduct near Well Springs Clough intake
View down the Brennand Valley from the aqueduct near Well Springs Clough intake
Looking east down the Brennand valley from the aqueduct near the Brennand screen chamber
Looking east down the Brennand valley from the aqueduct near the Brennand screen chamber
Staple Oak Fell From the car park at Dunsop Bridge.
Staple Oak Fell
From the car park at Dunsop Bridge.
Row of terraced cottages close to the River Dunsop Footpath from Dunsop Bridge.
Row of terraced cottages close to the River Dunsop
Footpath from Dunsop Bridge.
The River Dunsop. Scenic walk alongside the river.
The River Dunsop.
Scenic walk alongside the river.
Track below Calder Moor Breast Heading up the Dunsop valley.
Track below Calder Moor Breast
Heading up the Dunsop valley.
Footbridge across the River Dunsop. Heading for rougher ground.
Footbridge across the River Dunsop.
Heading for rougher ground.
Brennand Farm Remote farmstead high in the hills.
Brennand Farm
Remote farmstead high in the hills.
Track to Lower Brennand Heading back to Dunsop Bridge.
Track to Lower Brennand
Heading back to Dunsop Bridge.
A shapely tree
A shapely tree
Smelt Mill Centre The base of the Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Service
Smelt Mill Centre
The base of the Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Service
Ford at Trough House This ford on the Ouster Rake track is found just beyond the ruins of Trough House.
Ford at Trough House
This ford on the Ouster Rake track is found just beyond the ruins of Trough House.
Footbridge over the River Dunsop The bridge offers a dry alternative to the ford <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4903255">SD6550 : Ford for horses across the River Dunsop</a> for walkers.
Footbridge over the River Dunsop
The bridge offers a dry alternative to the ford SD6550 : Ford for horses across the River Dunsop for walkers.
Ford for horses across the River Dunsop The footbridge at this point <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4903253">SD6550 : Footbridge over the River Dunsop</a> is too narrow for horses, so they have to use the ford.
Ford for horses across the River Dunsop
The footbridge at this point SD6550 : Footbridge over the River Dunsop is too narrow for horses, so they have to use the ford.
Clear felled area, Staple Oak Fell Forestry operations had recently cleared a large area at the south of this conifer plantation on the eastern slope of the fell.
Clear felled area, Staple Oak Fell
Forestry operations had recently cleared a large area at the south of this conifer plantation on the eastern slope of the fell.
Marshy area in the Dunsop Valley One large tree (some type of willow?) growing in an area of marsh within the Dunsop flood plain.
Marshy area in the Dunsop Valley
One large tree (some type of willow?) growing in an area of marsh within the Dunsop flood plain.
Last perches standing A handful of tree trunks have been left standing, mostly stripped of their branches, in an area of otherwise cleared conifer plantation.  Birds had found a perch in the tops of two of them.
Last perches standing
A handful of tree trunks have been left standing, mostly stripped of their branches, in an area of otherwise cleared conifer plantation. Birds had found a perch in the tops of two of them.
New planting near Bishop's House While the area around it had been cleared of trees, this field immediately behind the house <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2805976">SD6551 : Bishops House, Dunsop Bridge</a> had been recently planted.
New planting near Bishop's House
While the area around it had been cleared of trees, this field immediately behind the house SD6551 : Bishops House, Dunsop Bridge had been recently planted.
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Calder Moor is located at Grid Ref: SD6452 (Lat: 53.967636, Lng: -2.5365632)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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