Giddy Bridge Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Giddy Bridge Plantation

Barns at Foulscales On the road to Cow Ark.
Barns at Foulscales Credit: Phil and Juliette Platt

Giddy Bridge Plantation, located in Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its rich natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Spanning over a vast expanse of land, the plantation is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for outdoor activities.

The plantation is primarily composed of dense forests, consisting of a variety of tree species such as oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a canopy that provides shelter and habitat for numerous wildlife species, including birds, squirrels, and deer. The undergrowth is teeming with a wide array of flora, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the plantation's enchanting ambiance.

Visitors to Giddy Bridge Plantation can indulge in a range of activities suited to the natural surroundings. Hiking and walking trails crisscross the plantation, offering opportunities for exploration and discovery. The peaceful atmosphere also makes it an ideal spot for picnics and relaxation amidst nature. Photography enthusiasts will find endless inspiration in the plantation's scenic beauty, capturing breathtaking shots of the flora and fauna.

The plantation's history dates back centuries, and remnants of its past can still be found within its boundaries. Old stone walls, remnants of buildings, and even ancient burial mounds serve as reminders of the area's rich historical heritage.

Giddy Bridge Plantation is not only a place of natural wonder but also an important part of the local ecosystem, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity in Yorkshire.

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

Giddy Bridge Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.940249/-2.4816754 or Grid Reference SD6849. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barns at Foulscales On the road to Cow Ark.
Barns at Foulscales
On the road to Cow Ark.
Barn at Crag House On the road to Cow Ark.
Barn at Crag House
On the road to Cow Ark.
Field at Storth Sheep graze south of Newton.
Field at Storth
Sheep graze south of Newton.
The one that got away A sheep on the wrong side of the fence.
The one that got away
A sheep on the wrong side of the fence.
Foulscales farm A grade II listed farmhouse by Foulscales Brook.
Foulscales farm
A grade II listed farmhouse by Foulscales Brook.
Farm buildings At Hill House on the B6478 south of Newton in Bowland.
Farm buildings
At Hill House on the B6478 south of Newton in Bowland.
Tree and telegraph pole Off the road to Cow Ark.
Tree and telegraph pole
Off the road to Cow Ark.
Rough Sike Road crossing Rough Sike.
Rough Sike
Road crossing Rough Sike.
Sugar Loaf Off the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Sugar Loaf
Off the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Gateway to The Heaning On the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Gateway to The Heaning
On the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Approaching Newton Near Fober Farm.
Approaching Newton
Near Fober Farm.
Roadside barn Outside Newton.
Roadside barn
Outside Newton.
Hallgate Hill, Newton in Bowland Steep hill leading out of Newton in Bowland on the road to Clitheroe
Hallgate Hill, Newton in Bowland
Steep hill leading out of Newton in Bowland on the road to Clitheroe
Long narrow field up to Fowler's Laithe There is a path up this field though it is not easy to tell.
Long narrow field up to Fowler's Laithe
There is a path up this field though it is not easy to tell.
Fowler's Laithe With a view across the Hodder valley. The wooded hill is Great Dunnow.
Fowler's Laithe
With a view across the Hodder valley. The wooded hill is Great Dunnow.
Hallgate Hill
Hallgate Hill
Field beside the B6478 near Newton
Field beside the B6478 near Newton
B6478 descending towards Newton Bridge The bottom of Hallgate Hill, from its long descent off Waddington Fell towards Newton-in-Bowland
B6478 descending towards Newton Bridge
The bottom of Hallgate Hill, from its long descent off Waddington Fell towards Newton-in-Bowland
Show me another place!

Giddy Bridge Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD6849 (Lat: 53.940249, Lng: -2.4816754)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

What 3 Words

///answer.cosmic.finally. Near Waddington, Lancashire

Related Wikis

Newton-in-Bowland

Newton or Newton-in-Bowland is a village and civil parish in the Ribble Valley district, in the county of Lancashire, England, formerly known as Newton...

River Dunsop

The River Dunsop is a river in the Forest of Bowland in Northern England. It flows into the River Hodder at Dunsop Bridge.It begins at the confluence of...

Langden Brook

Langden Brook is a watercourse in the Trough of Bowland, Lancashire, England. A tributary of the River Hodder, its source is near the summit of Hawthornthwaite...

Dunsop Bridge (structure)

Dunsop Bridge is a bridge in the English village of the same name. The structure, which dates to the early 19th century, crosses the River Dunsop. A Grade...

Bowland Forest High

Bowland Forest High is a civil parish in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England, covering some 20,000 acres (80 km2) of the Forest of Bowland...

Dunsop Bridge

Dunsop Bridge is a village in the civil parish of Bowland Forest High, in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, 9 miles (14 km) north-west...

Bowland Forest High milestone

The Bowland Forest High milestone is an historic milestone marker in the English parish of Bowland Forest High, in the Trough of Bowland, Lancashire. A...

Bowland Rural District

Bowland was a rural district in the West Riding of Yorkshire from 1894 to 1974. It was named after the Forest of Bowland, which it included. It was formed...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.940249,-2.4816754
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.9392812/-2.4878435
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.939475/-2.4869002
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.9400174/-2.4768192
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.941136/-2.4778009
Barrier: cattle_grid
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.940727/-2.48161
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Giddy Bridge Plantation?

Leave your review of Giddy Bridge Plantation below (or comments, questions and feedback).