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Thwaite Top Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Thwaite Top Plantation

Clapham Bridge
Clapham Bridge Credit: Bob McPartland

Thwaite Top Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Stretching across an area of approximately 200 acres, this plantation is known for its dense and diverse forest cover. It is situated on the outskirts of a small village called Thwaite, and is easily accessible by a well-maintained footpath that winds through the surrounding countryside.

The plantation is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, ash, and sycamore, which create a stunning display of colors during the autumn season. These towering trees provide ample shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The woodland floor is adorned with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the plantation. Visitors can also expect to find a network of meandering streams and small ponds, providing a habitat for amphibians and other water-dwelling creatures.

Thwaite Top Plantation is well-maintained by local authorities, ensuring that the pathways are clear and accessible for walkers and cyclists. There are also designated picnic areas and benches for visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

The plantation is open to the public year-round, and visitors are encouraged to explore the numerous trails that crisscross the woodland. Whether it's a leisurely stroll to appreciate the natural beauty or a more adventurous hike to discover hidden gems, Thwaite Top Plantation offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers of all ages.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.118504/-2.3810401 or Grid Reference SD7569. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clapham Bridge
Clapham Bridge
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.
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.
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398">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> Historic England)
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 LinkExternal link Historic England)
Clapham Falls 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.
Clapham Falls
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.
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.
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.
Clapham Beck and the Church of St James 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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398">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> Historic England)
Clapham Beck and the Church of St James
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 LinkExternal link Historic England)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craven_Fault_System" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craven_Fault_System">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> .
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 LinkExternal link .
The Lake, 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 route through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.
The Lake, 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 route through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.
Benchmark on Calter Barn Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 138.132m verified 1953
Benchmark on Calter Barn
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 138.132m verified 1953
Calter Barn, a barn conversion on NW side of road Quite a change for the building since the 2016 geograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4317381">SD7368 : Calterber Barn</a>! There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7499977">SD7368 : Benchmark on Calter Barn</a> on the right hand corner of house
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
Fields north of Calter Barn Ingleborough on the horizon
Fields north of Calter Barn
Ingleborough on the horizon
View in direction of Crina Bottom Farm from road at Calter Barn
View in direction of Crina Bottom Farm from road at Calter Barn
Church Avenue, Clapham Looking northward.
Church Avenue, Clapham
Looking northward.
Station Road, Clapham Looking south-westward.
Station Road, Clapham
Looking south-westward.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This Mark can be found on the parapet wall of Clapham Beck Bridge, Clapham. The recorded details give a height of 155.9601 metres above sea level. For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm46324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm46324">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
This Mark can be found on the parapet wall of Clapham Beck Bridge, Clapham. The recorded details give a height of 155.9601 metres above sea level. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Clapham Road - Austwick
Clapham Road - Austwick
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Thwaite Top Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD7569 (Lat: 54.118504, Lng: -2.3810401)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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