Ghyllas Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire South Lakeland

England

Ghyllas Wood

Long Lane, Sedbergh Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Ghyllas Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is nestled in a hilly landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, creating a tranquil and serene environment.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which form a dense canopy overhead. These trees provide ample shade during the summer months and display vibrant colors during the autumn season. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem.

Walking through Ghyllas Wood, visitors can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the woodland. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and lead to charming features within the wood, including a small stream and a hidden waterfall.

The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and numerous songbirds in the area. The tranquil atmosphere and abundance of wildlife make Ghyllas Wood a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Ghyllas Wood is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby and public transport links available. It is a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature, where they can immerse themselves in the beauty of Yorkshire's woodlands.

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Ghyllas Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.328939/-2.4893301 or Grid Reference SD6892. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Long Lane, Sedbergh

Roger Cornfoot

Fields Beside Road To Hebblethwaite Hall

David Robinson

Hebblethwaite Hall Gill

David Robinson

Abandoned Farmhouse at Sarthwaite

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Icy Moorland Above Sarthwaite

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Weirs on Hebblethwaite Hall Gill at Burntmill Bridge

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Picnic Area Beside A 683

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Thorns Hall

Thorns Hall is an historic manor house in Sedbergh, dating from 1535 owned by the HF holiday group.

Trevor Littlewood

Crook

Crook is an outlying southern top of Arant Haw; there's a cairn at the summit. Whernside, Great Coum and Calf Top are the three hills in the distance.

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Sheep on south side of A684

Sheep with new lambs in a field close to Sedbergh. The gradually rising upland is Middleton Fell which reaches its highest point at Calf Top, 610 metres, just on 2000 feet.

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Low Hollins

A cottage or cottages at Low Hollins near to Sedbergh. The narrow road here is the route of the long distance path, Dales High Way. The road ends not far behind the camera position the route then becoming a bridleway.

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Frostrow

Frostrow, and an area of moorland named on OS maps as Frostrow Fells which is an area of low, rolling moorland.

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Dry stone wall at foot of Frostrow Fells

The area known as Frostrow Fells is close to Sedbergh. It's part of the ground which eventually resolves itself into the broad ridge rising to Aye Gill Pike on the south side of Garsdale. The large, distant hill is Baugh Fell, on the other side of Garsdale.

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Ribs of rock in Clough River

The river looking upstream, (to the south at the location), near to Hallbank, where a succession of low rock ribs extend out from the east bank, left in the image.

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Sheep and lambs near to Sedbergh

Sheep in a field north of Bank Cottage Farm. The Howgill Fells rise to the left with Knott being the most obvious feature.

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Minor road with passing place

The road is seen heading north towards the farm at Thursgill where it ends as a publicly motorable route. It's climbing from a stream crossing near to Ellerthwaite.

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Barn at Fawcett Bank

Fawcett Bank is a farm in the valley of the River Rawthey. The farm road, also a public footpath, is the course of a named long distance path based on a walk made by Alfred Wainwright in 1938, 'A Pennine Journey'.

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