Silver Hills Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Silver Hills Plantation

Direction Sign – Signpost on Eldroth Road, Lawkland Located on the northwest side of the T junction of Eldroth Road and Fummerber Lane in Lawkland parish. 3 arms and annulus & bar finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5834757" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5834757">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4613723" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4613723">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_SD7466A
Direction Sign – Signpost on Eldroth Road, Lawkland Credit: D Phillips

Silver Hills Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Spanning over vast acres of lush greenery, this plantation is renowned for its dense forest filled with towering silver birch trees, which give it its distinctive name. The plantation is a haven for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking tranquility and solace amidst the serene surroundings.

The woodland offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, with an abundance of wildlife thriving within its boundaries. Visitors can expect to encounter various species of birds, including owls, woodpeckers, and songbirds, making it a perfect destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. Additionally, the woodland is home to small mammals such as squirrels, foxes, and rabbits, adding to the charm of the natural habitat.

A network of well-maintained walking trails winds through the plantation, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace. These trails offer breathtaking views of the woodland, with sunlight filtering through the silver birch trees, creating mesmerizing patterns on the forest floor. The plantation also features picnic areas, where visitors can enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the tranquil ambiance.

Silver Hills Plantation is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It is believed that the woodland was once used as a hunting ground by the nobility in the medieval era. Remnants of old hunting lodges and stone structures can still be found within the plantation, providing glimpses into its rich past.

Overall, Silver Hills Plantation in Yorkshire is an enchanting destination that offers a blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical charm, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Direction Sign – Signpost on Eldroth Road, Lawkland Located on the northwest side of the T junction of Eldroth Road and Fummerber Lane in Lawkland parish. 3 arms and annulus & bar finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5834757" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5834757">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4613723" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4613723">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_SD7466A
Direction Sign – Signpost on Eldroth Road, Lawkland
Located on the northwest side of the T junction of Eldroth Road and Fummerber Lane in Lawkland parish. 3 arms and annulus & bar finial. See also Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: YW_SD7466A
Eldroth, Garnet Brow According to the OS benchmark database there is a gatepost in this location with a cutmark on a face. 5 metres from the entrance there is a fallen gatepost. 3 sides of the post were checked but no benchmark was found.
Eldroth, Garnet Brow
According to the OS benchmark database there is a gatepost in this location with a cutmark on a face. 5 metres from the entrance there is a fallen gatepost. 3 sides of the post were checked but no benchmark was found.
Eldroth, Garnet Brow According to the OS benchmark database there is a gatepost on the right of this entrance with a cutmark on a face. 5 metres from the entrance, to the left of the tree, there is a fallen gatepost. 3 sides of the post were checked but no benchmark was found.
Eldroth, Garnet Brow
According to the OS benchmark database there is a gatepost on the right of this entrance with a cutmark on a face. 5 metres from the entrance, to the left of the tree, there is a fallen gatepost. 3 sides of the post were checked but no benchmark was found.
Lawkland Ford  This ford is found on the track through Kettles Beck.
Lawkland Ford
This ford is found on the track through Kettles Beck.
Sheep by Eldroth Road Slated House Farm and Blythe Garth beyond
Sheep by Eldroth Road
Slated House Farm and Blythe Garth beyond
Barn and shed, Low Kettlesbeck
Barn and shed, Low Kettlesbeck
Footpath by Silver Hills Plantation Soft and damp going on a misty day.
Footpath by Silver Hills Plantation
Soft and damp going on a misty day.
Cobbled footbridge over Kettles Beck On the footpath between High and East Kettlesbeck. There is a standard council wooden footbridge immediately downstream - this bridge would appear to be used to allow the owners' horses to cross to and from the field beyond.
Cobbled footbridge over Kettles Beck
On the footpath between High and East Kettlesbeck. There is a standard council wooden footbridge immediately downstream - this bridge would appear to be used to allow the owners' horses to cross to and from the field beyond.
Mist in the valley of Kettles Beck A brief clearing in the general fog.
Mist in the valley of Kettles Beck
A brief clearing in the general fog.
Israel Farm Apparently, the odd name is a corruption of 'Jeerawhill' (in 1707 it was referred to as Joe Raw Hill). It is Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-324189-israel-farmhouse-lawkland-north-yorkshir" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-324189-israel-farmhouse-lawkland-north-yorkshir">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>
Israel Farm
Apparently, the odd name is a corruption of 'Jeerawhill' (in 1707 it was referred to as Joe Raw Hill). It is Grade II listed LinkExternal link
Rough moorland at Chapman Bank A wedge of uncultivated moorland extends north between the farms and pastureland of Chapman Bank (seen through the mist) and Ravenshaw. It is CRoW access land.
Rough moorland at Chapman Bank
A wedge of uncultivated moorland extends north between the farms and pastureland of Chapman Bank (seen through the mist) and Ravenshaw. It is CRoW access land.
Muddy track above Kettles Beck Due to the high rainfall of the winter this and many other footpaths are a morass of mud and soft going. Today, the fog has also robbed us of the undoubtedly good views.
Muddy track above Kettles Beck
Due to the high rainfall of the winter this and many other footpaths are a morass of mud and soft going. Today, the fog has also robbed us of the undoubtedly good views.
The farmer's best friend? Many sheepdogs love to ride on quad bikes <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2399742">NY6113 : Farmer and dog on quad bike above Crosby Ravensworth</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2578525">SD5562 : Sheep on the road, New Hall Farm</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2892690">SD7073 : All go at lambing time</a> and this one is no exception. They are going to feed the sheep and she's impatient to be off (she's a clever girl but apparently her mother was so clever she could even drive the bike herself ....... ).
The farmer's best friend?
Many sheepdogs love to ride on quad bikes NY6113 : Farmer and dog on quad bike above Crosby Ravensworth SD5562 : Sheep on the road, New Hall Farm SD7073 : All go at lambing time and this one is no exception. They are going to feed the sheep and she's impatient to be off (she's a clever girl but apparently her mother was so clever she could even drive the bike herself ....... ).
Howith Farm
Howith Farm
Sheep feeding in the mud, Eldroth After the region's wettest year on record, the fields are saturated and the farmer's tractor has churned up the ground delivering silage to the sheep.
Sheep feeding in the mud, Eldroth
After the region's wettest year on record, the fields are saturated and the farmer's tractor has churned up the ground delivering silage to the sheep.
Eldroth House Neat stone cottage on Eldroth Road.
Eldroth House
Neat stone cottage on Eldroth Road.
Eldroth Church Situated about half a mile west of the village.
Eldroth Church
Situated about half a mile west of the village.
Part of Abandoned Enclosure on Water Garth Part of a circular dry stone wall enclosure slowly falling into disrepair.
Part of Abandoned Enclosure on Water Garth
Part of a circular dry stone wall enclosure slowly falling into disrepair.
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Silver Hills Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD7464 (Lat: 54.076048, Lng: -2.3860459)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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