Little Scar Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Little Scar Plantation

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This mark can be found on a field entrance gatepost at Hawber Hill.
The benchmark has a recorded height of 153.412 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm112478" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm112478">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

Little Scar Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The plantation is predominantly composed of mature oak, birch, and beech trees, creating a dense and diverse canopy that provides a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with a colorful carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding to the beauty of the landscape.

Walking trails wind their way through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. The trails are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of fitness, making Little Scar Plantation an ideal destination for families and individuals looking for a peaceful retreat.

The plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a myriad of bird species. Birdwatchers will delight in the chance to spot rare and native birds that inhabit the woodland, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers.

Little Scar Plantation is open to the public year-round, allowing visitors to experience the ever-changing beauty of the forest. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic with friends and family, or a birdwatching expedition, this woodland sanctuary offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on a field entrance gatepost at Hawber Hill. The benchmark has a recorded height of 153.412 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

West Marton, Stainton Hall

The benchmark is cut into a left cornerstone of an outbuilding adjacent to the hall.

Mel Towler

Farm buildings by the A59

Anthony Parkes

Bentha Hill Fields

Anthony Parkes

A59 near West Marton

Anthony Parkes

Old Boundary Marker on the edge of Tosber Wood

Parish Boundary Marker on the edge of Tosber Wood to the rear of a drainage ditch on the west side of an unnamed road 500 metres northeast of its junction with the A59. On the boundary of Martons Both, Horton and Bracewell parishes. All were formerly in The West Riding but since 1974 the stone has been on the border of Lancashire and North Yorkshire. Bracewell combined with Brogden parish Bracewell and Brogden parish in 1987. Grade II Listed details Link

. Milestone Society National ID: YW_MART01pb

H Jones

Old Guide Stone by Gledstone Road, North of A59 West Marton (East face)

The Guide Stone is located near Gledstone Hall on the West side of the road. Parish of Martons Both (Craven District). Carved stone post, erected in the 18/19C Century, edge chips. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- {hand to left} / TO (in hand)/ Gisburne / TO {hand to right} /Skipton : : TO / Gargrave / Ms 3 Milestone Society National ID: YN_XWMAR

Hilary Jones

Old Guide Stone by Gledstone Road, North of A59 West Marton (West face)

The Guide Stone is located near Gledstone Hall on the West side of the road. Parish of Martons Both (Craven District). Carved stone post, erected in the 18th/19th Century, edge chips. The East face photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- {hand to left} / TO (in hand)/ Gisburne / TO {hand to right} /Skipton : : TO / Gargrave / Ms 3 Milestone Society National ID: YN_XWMAR

Hilary Jones

Public footpath East of Horton

Looking East at public footpath crossing fields between Horton and Pasture House Farm.

Rob Bainbridge

Marton Hall Farm, West Marton, Yorkshire

A well-established farm not far south of the A 59. View from the north.

Dr Neil Clifton

West Marton Village, Yorkshire

A small village on the A 59. There's a small Post Office, but no church or pub - they are in East Marton, a mile away.

Dr Neil Clifton

Barn or agricultural store off A 59

Surprisingly this rather ramshackle building is comparatively modern as it does not appear on the 1910 edition six-inch map. It is about 100 yards south of the A 59 half a mile west of the West Marton crossroads.

Dr Neil Clifton

A road no longer....

The A 59 (no longer a trunk since completion of the M65) has been subject to many improvements and straightenings over the years. In several places this has left 'dead' loops of the old road, as here between West Marton and Gisburn in Yorkshire. Some of the road markings can still be discerned. View looking east, near to where 'Dick Turpin's' (a mobile roadside cafe) is normally parked, but on this day he was not there.

Dr Neil Clifton

Old Guide stone

This old stone carved guide stone is located in the bottom of a hedgerow at a junction of minor roads near Gledstone Hall. Note the old spelling of Gisburn as "Gisburne".

michael ely

Swinden Moor Head

According to the OS maps one would expect to see a mast on top of the hill on the skyline. Instead there is a small box-like structure housing (presumably) some telecommunications techno wizardry. View looking east from the entrance to Ash Tree Farm.

michael ely

Bridleway near Stainton

This track starts just north of Stainton Hall to climb the W slope of Brightenber Hill. On the 1940s map this route is shown as a surfaced "motor" road leading to Coniston Cold. View looking north from its junction with a minor road near Stainton.

michael ely