Highrigg Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Highrigg Wood

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This mark can be found on the wall of the railway bride at Low Paley Green.
The benchmark has a recorded height of 166.2004 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69901" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69901">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

Highrigg Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, this stunning forest is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. It is situated near the village of Highrigg, nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is covered in a vibrant carpet of bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the woodland. The tranquil ambiance is further enhanced by the gentle sound of a nearby stream meandering through the trees.

Highrigg Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, with several species of birds, mammals, and insects inhabiting the area. Birdwatchers can often spot woodland birds such as great tits, woodpeckers, and tawny owls. Deer are also known to roam the forest, adding to the sense of wilderness.

The wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who appreciate its natural splendor. The many well-marked trails winding through the forest offer visitors the opportunity to explore its beauty, with occasional viewpoints providing panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Highrigg Wood is a true gem in the Yorkshire landscape, providing a serene retreat for those seeking solace in nature and an opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Highrigg Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.079694/-2.3094128 or Grid Reference SD7964. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on the wall of the railway bride at Low Paley Green. The benchmark has a recorded height of 166.2004 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on a field entrance gatepost to the east of Armitstead. The benchmark has a recorded height of 180.9019 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

Eldroth, farm track

According to the OS benchmark database there is a rivet benchmark in a rock on the east side of the track. Lots of searching amongst the thick undergrowth, but nothing was found.

Mel Towler

Eldroth, railway parapet

The benchmark is cut into the western parapet of the railway bridge, and into the east face. The mark is centrally placed over the rail track.

Mel Towler

Eldroth, railway bridge

There is a benchmark cut into the western parapet of the railway bridge, and into the east face. The mark is centrally placed over the rail track.

Mel Towler

Eldroth, field gatepost

The benchmark is cut into the inside face of the right hand gatepost on the north side of Paley Green Lane.

Mel Towler

Eldroth, gatepost

There is a benchmark cut into the inside face of the right hand gatepost on the north side of Paley Green Lane.

Mel Towler

On Paley Green Lane

An October view taken after a big shower.

Mary and Angus Hogg

At Low Paley Green

Looking towards the bridge across the railway.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Farmland near Lane End House

Viewed from Paley Green Lane on a showery October afternoon.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Gateway near Armitstead, Giggleswick

This gate is on a track to the farm, along the edge of a field, just the same as on the 1894 OS map. The 1851 six-inch map shows that the little wooded area to the right (partly hidden by a foreground tree in the image) was a sandstone quarry.

Humphrey Bolton

The railway past Armitstead, Giggleswick

One can imagine that the owner of Armitstead was not happy when the railway company constructed this railway past his house and farm. This was before 1850 as the railway is shown on the 1851 six-inch map, which also shows that the little wood on the right was a sandstone quarry.

Humphrey Bolton

Railway bridge near Armistead, Giggleswick

I haven't found a name for this lane, which has a double bend as it crosses on a bridge over the railway.

Humphrey Bolton

The Lane to Lawkland Green

Humphrey Bolton

The driveway to Armitstead, Lawkland

Armitstead is in Giggleswick, but its driveway starts in Lawkland. The civil parish boundary crosses at an angle, and was undefined even on the 1851 six-inch map.

Humphrey Bolton

The driveway to Lane End House, Lawkland

Humphrey Bolton

Location of boundary stone, Lawkland / Giggleswick

It is there on the right, almost invisible. My attempt at photographing it was unsuccessful - I should have used flash. The 1851 six-inch map shows a ford here, although there does not seem to be a dip in the road.

Humphrey Bolton