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Crook Beck Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Crook Beck Plantation

Haw Lane track above Hellifield Looking SW down Haw Lane track, back towards Hellifield
Haw Lane track above Hellifield Credit: Rob Bainbridge

Crook Beck Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the region, this enchanting forest offers a serene and natural retreat for visitors and nature enthusiasts alike.

Spanning over a vast area, Crook Beck Plantation is characterized by its dense and diverse foliage, comprising a wide variety of native trees such as oak, birch, and beech. The woodland floor is adorned with an array of vibrant flora, including bluebells, primroses, and ferns, creating a visually captivating landscape.

The plantation is crisscrossed by several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails provide an opportunity to observe the local wildlife, which includes a diverse range of bird species, squirrels, and deer. The tranquil ambiance and the gentle sound of the nearby beck (a small stream) make it a perfect spot for birdwatching and nature photography.

Crook Beck Plantation also holds historical significance, with remnants of an ancient settlement scattered throughout the woodland. These archaeological remains provide insight into the area's rich cultural heritage and offer a glimpse into the lives of its past inhabitants.

Whether one seeks a peaceful stroll amidst nature, a place to reconnect with wildlife, or a chance to delve into the region's history, Crook Beck Plantation is a destination that caters to all. Its idyllic setting and natural beauty make it a must-visit location for those seeking solace and tranquility in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Crook Beck Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.020074/-2.1916312 or Grid Reference SD8758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Haw Lane track above Hellifield Looking SW down Haw Lane track, back towards Hellifield
Haw Lane track above Hellifield
Looking SW down Haw Lane track, back towards Hellifield
Top end of copse on Hellifield moor Top end of copse on Hellifield moor, Pendle Hill in the background
Top end of copse on Hellifield moor
Top end of copse on Hellifield moor, Pendle Hill in the background
Boundary gate on Hellifield moor Looking SE at boundary gate on Hellifield moor and on route of public footpath
Boundary gate on Hellifield moor
Looking SE at boundary gate on Hellifield moor and on route of public footpath
Public footpath on Hellifield Moor Looking SE down public footpath on Hellifield Moor
Public footpath on Hellifield Moor
Looking SE down public footpath on Hellifield Moor
Footpath leaving Langber Lane Looking North up footpath leaving Langber Lane
Footpath leaving Langber Lane
Looking North up footpath leaving Langber Lane
Footpath adjacent to Hellifield Moor Top Looking SE along Footpath adjacent to Hellifield Moor Top
Footpath adjacent to Hellifield Moor Top
Looking SE along Footpath adjacent to Hellifield Moor Top
Historical field system Zoomed pic of field system from Haw Lane
Historical field system
Zoomed pic of field system from Haw Lane
Lightning Tree on the Road to Otterburn Situated on the road from Airton to Otterburn.
Lightning Tree on the Road to Otterburn
Situated on the road from Airton to Otterburn.
Hillside Copse near Otterburn
Hillside Copse near Otterburn
Ford on Haw Lane Hellifield Beck crosses the lane here, or rather flows along it for ten metres or so.
Ford on Haw Lane
Hellifield Beck crosses the lane here, or rather flows along it for ten metres or so.
Hellifield Water Treatment Works The facility on Haw Lane is a very small one, and (at an informed guess having worked in the industry) probably just doses with chlorine the water coming down from the small service reservoir on the slopes of Wenningber <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2837501">SD8658 : Reservoir on Hellifield Moor</a>.
Hellifield Water Treatment Works
The facility on Haw Lane is a very small one, and (at an informed guess having worked in the industry) probably just doses with chlorine the water coming down from the small service reservoir on the slopes of Wenningber SD8658 : Reservoir on Hellifield Moor.
Highland cattle peeking over a wall The others in the field appeared to be bullocks rather than cows, so I presume these are too.
Highland cattle peeking over a wall
The others in the field appeared to be bullocks rather than cows, so I presume these are too.
Young trees alongside Hellifield Beck A sign on the fence announces this to be a conservation project by the Ribble Rivers Trust (the corporate social responsibility arm of Hanson Cement) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ribbletrust.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ribbletrust.org.uk/">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>
Young trees alongside Hellifield Beck
A sign on the fence announces this to be a conservation project by the Ribble Rivers Trust (the corporate social responsibility arm of Hanson Cement) LinkExternal link
Service reservoir on Wenningber This is shown as a 'tank' on maps from 1909. At a guess it's a spring collection tank that feeds water (or used to) to the Hellifield area via the small treatment plant on Haw Lane <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7639186">SD8657 : Hellifield Water Treatment Works</a>.
Service reservoir on Wenningber
This is shown as a 'tank' on maps from 1909. At a guess it's a spring collection tank that feeds water (or used to) to the Hellifield area via the small treatment plant on Haw Lane SD8657 : Hellifield Water Treatment Works.
Pennine watershed above Hellifield It doesn't look obvious, but the top of this wet field forming a low slack or col between Wenningber and Butter Haw hills is on the watershed of the Pennines (and therefore of Northern England). The end behind the photographer is the source of Hellifield Beck which flows into the Ribble and ultimately the Irish Sea, while the plantation in the distance is at the head of Crook Beck, a tributary of the Aire, and ultimately the Humber Estuary.
Pennine watershed above Hellifield
It doesn't look obvious, but the top of this wet field forming a low slack or col between Wenningber and Butter Haw hills is on the watershed of the Pennines (and therefore of Northern England). The end behind the photographer is the source of Hellifield Beck which flows into the Ribble and ultimately the Irish Sea, while the plantation in the distance is at the head of Crook Beck, a tributary of the Aire, and ultimately the Humber Estuary.
Crook Beck emerges from a copse The Crook Beck is a tributary of the Aire, and ultimately the Humber Estuary.
Crook Beck emerges from a copse
The Crook Beck is a tributary of the Aire, and ultimately the Humber Estuary.
Path junction on Dacre Lane Dacre Lane, bending right here towards Otterburn village, is a public footpath. To the left is a private road into Crook Beck Plantation.
Path junction on Dacre Lane
Dacre Lane, bending right here towards Otterburn village, is a public footpath. To the left is a private road into Crook Beck Plantation.
Hut in the woods below Tranlinber Seen from the public footpath (Dacre Lane).
Hut in the woods below Tranlinber
Seen from the public footpath (Dacre Lane).
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Crook Beck Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD8758 (Lat: 54.020074, Lng: -2.1916312)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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