Home Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Home Plantation

Home Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the Yorkshire region of England. Situated in the heart of the county, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life.

Covering an expansive area, Home Plantation boasts a diverse range of indigenous trees and flora, creating a stunning natural landscape. The woodland is primarily composed of oak, beech, and birch trees, intermingled with patches of vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months.

Home Plantation offers a myriad of walking trails and pathways, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These well-maintained trails wind through the forest, offering glimpses of enchanting streams, small ponds, and gentle slopes. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of moss and ferns, further adding to the magical ambiance of the woodland.

As a haven for wildlife, Home Plantation is home to a variety of species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds flitting between the tree branches. Squirrels can be seen scampering along the trunks, while deer occasionally grace the forest with their presence.

The plantation provides a peaceful escape for visitors, with several picnic areas and benches strategically placed throughout the woodland. These areas offer an opportunity to relax and soak in the natural surroundings, while listening to the soothing sounds of birdsong and rustling leaves.

Overall, Home Plantation in Yorkshire is a captivating destination for those seeking solace in nature. With its stunning scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and tranquil atmosphere, it is a true gem nestled within the county's landscape.

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Home Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.119128/-2.3853296 or Grid Reference SD7469. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clapham Bridge

Bob McPartland

Bridge over Clapham Beck Waterfall

Clapham Falls is a man-made waterfall which sees Clapham Beck drop below a bridge, in three separate tiers, from the lake above into Clapham itself. The waterfall was constructed in 1837 by Oliver and James William Farrar as part of the remodelling of the estate of Ingleborough Hall.

David Dixon

St James' Church, Clapham

Looking across Clapham Beck towards the Church of St James at Clapham. The majority of the current church dates from 1814 although the tower has been retained from an earlier, fifteenth century, church. It is a Grade II listed building (List Entry Number: 1132398 Link

Historic England)

David Dixon

Clapham Falls

David Dixon

Clapham Beck Waterfall

David Dixon

Clapham Beck and the Church of St James

Historic England)

David Dixon

Clapham Lake

Clapham Lake is a man-made ornamental lake in Clapdale, just above the village of Clapham. It is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave. Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls.

David Dixon

Lake at Clapham

Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake, just above the village of Clapham, was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls. The ornamental lake is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.

David Dixon

Cat Hole Sike

The shallow streambed that passes beneath Clapdale Drive is called Cat Hole Syke. ("Syke" or "sike" is a colloquial term for a small stream). The steeply dipping Ordovician rocks, some more than 400 million years old, were pushed to the surface by a major disturbance in the earth's crust which caused massive earth movements tilting them to their present angle. This is part of the Craven Fault System Link

David Dixon

The Lake, Clapham

David Dixon

Benchmark on Calter Barn

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 138.132m verified 1953

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on Calterber Bridge

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 128.101m above Newlyn Datum verified 1953

Roger Templeman

SE face of Calterber Bridge

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SD7367 : Benchmark on Calterber Bridge on the bridge arch on far side of river

Roger Templeman

Calter Barn, a barn conversion on NW side of road

Quite a change for the building since the 2016 geograph SD7368 : Calterber Barn! There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SD7368 : Benchmark on Calter Barn on the right hand corner of house

Roger Templeman

Fields north of Calter Barn

Ingleborough on the horizon

Roger Templeman

Old milestone

This West Riding CC milestone dating from 1893/94 is west of Clapham, just west of a road sign. It is now sunken into a hole. The legends are - On the lhs - KENDAL/22 MILES. On the rhs - SETTLE/7¼ MILES/SKIPTON/22¾ MILES/KEIGHLEY/32 MILES. The foundry name on the bevel is WILLIAM TOWLER/GLOBE FOUNDRY/LEEDS.

Chris Minto