Hasgill Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Hasgill Wood

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This mark can be found on the wall of Walker Barn at Gisburn Forest.
The benchmark has a recorded height of 300.545 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm97542" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm97542">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Peter Wood

Hasgill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Situated amidst the rolling hills and lush countryside, this woodland is a captivating retreat for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. Spanning over a vast area, Hasgill Wood is an enchanting mix of ancient trees, vibrant wildflowers, and diverse wildlife.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a rich canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for the woodland floor below. The forest floor is carpeted with a diverse array of flora, such as bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding to the magical ambiance of the woodland.

Hasgill Wood is also home to a thriving ecosystem, with various species of birds, mammals, and insects calling it their habitat. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, among others, while the lucky observer might catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, or badgers roaming through the undergrowth.

The wood offers numerous walking trails and paths that wind through its ancient trees, inviting visitors to explore its natural beauty. These trails cater to all levels of fitness and provide an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the serene surroundings.

Hasgill Wood is open to the public year-round, with different seasons offering unique experiences. In spring, the woodland is awash with vibrant colors as flowers bloom, while autumn brings a kaleidoscope of golden hues as the leaves change. A visit to Hasgill Wood is a chance to reconnect with nature and experience the timeless beauty of Yorkshire's woodlands.

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Hasgill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.017251/-2.4157342 or Grid Reference SD7257. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on the wall of Walker Barn at Gisburn Forest. The benchmark has a recorded height of 300.545 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

View of Forest of Bowland from near Stocks Reservoir

The view shows the River Hodder just after it flows into the Stocks reservoir. It flows south to join the River Ribble. The hills in the distance are part of the Forest of Bowland

Rod Grealish

River Hodder entering Stocks Reservoir

The photo shows the point at which the River Hodder enters the Stocks Reservoir. The reservoir is at a particularly low level. It was opened in 1932 and supplies Blackpool and the Fylde coast. There are a number of waymarked forest walks and cycle routes. Trout fishing is available.

Rod Grealish

The northern marches of Gisburn Forest

The most recently planted part of Gisburn Forest is also the most northerly and forms an isolated outpost not visited by the main mountain bike trails. The Keasden road descends to it over Crutchenber Fell, passing through it to reach the more mature and popular sections around Stocks reservoir.

Andy Waddington

Looking over Coat Rakes to Dale House

Dale House is just by the road north from Gisburn Forest towards Clapham in the Yorkshire Dales. The track here goes to Halsteads Farm, whilst a rougher track to the right goes to Cocklick End, not a place to mention in social media posts, as an AI is likely to take exception...

Andy Waddington

Higher Clough

On the west side of the Keasden road, land rises to Green Pike above Higher Clough (the farmhouse in the sun). The moor on the far horizon is CROW Access Land, but most of what is visible in this view has no public access.

Andy Waddington

Gisburn Forest track

A left turn to the north makes this easy-going teack a little harder as it is now gently uphill. Most of the forestry tracks are like this - low gradient and not too challenging for those on mountain bikes so old that suspension was not deemed necessary (at my age I want all the power I can generate to go into actual forward progress, not into compressing shock absorbers).

Andy Waddington

Tiny stream in Gisburn Forest

A public footpath leaves School Lane to head northwest into the forest, but is scarcely visible on the ground. Crossing this stream, it climbs the muddy bank above to meet a recently made decent path, where the public right of way follows it for a short while towards Stocks reservoir before resuming its course into the forest and becoming totally vague once more. The new path also continues northeast, not a right of way but clearly much more frequented than the public footpath itself. Downhill, the new path passes into the open near the shore of the reservoir, and quite close to the car park at the corner of School Lane.

Andy Waddington

Bird hide above the shore of Stocks Reservoir

Tucked away on the edge of the forest, overlooking the shore of Stocks Reservoir, United Utilities have provided this and at least one other wildlife hide. It really is quite well concealed, whilst offering a clear view over many geese at the upstream end of the water (at least today). A barbed wire fence effectively deters one from getting any closer to the water, or, indeed, getting a clearer picture of the hide itself.

Andy Waddington

Footpath to White Hill House

A small car park on a corner of School Lane (room for four cars, maybe five if carefully packed) serves this rather wet and muddy footpath heading into Gisburn Forest. The forest is popular with off-road cyclists, but this trail is one of those explicitly signed with a cycling prohibition which suited me fine - I wanted a nice wide track, thanks, and headed a little further south for my ride.

Andy Waddington

Copped Hill Clough below Brunton Laithe

The stream of Copped Hill Clough has cut quite a deep, tree-lined valley as it descends from Brunton Laithe towards its confluence with the River Hodder to flow into Stocks Reservoir. On the far side is a public footpath that manages to avoid contact with the minor road until 200m to the southwest (uphill) from this point.

Andy Waddington