Acres Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Acres Wood

Yorkshire barns, Muker Stone barns and drystone walls are typical in this part of the dales. — Yorkshire barns, Muker Credit: Maigheach-gheal

Acres Wood, located in Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. It covers an expanse of approximately 50 acres, making it a substantial forest in the region. The wood is composed of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem.

The wood features well-maintained footpaths that wind through the dense foliage, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area at their own pace. These paths are ideal for walking, jogging, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll. Acres Wood also offers designated cycling trails, catering to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.

Wildlife thrives within the wood, with numerous species of birds, mammals, and insects calling it home. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the variety of avian species that can be spotted, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Lucky visitors might even catch a glimpse of deer or foxes roaming through the undergrowth.

Acres Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. It attracts visitors year-round, with each season bringing its own unique charm. In spring, the wood is adorned with vibrant blooms and fresh greenery, while autumn transforms it into a sea of warm hues as the leaves change color.

Overall, Acres Wood is a magical place where visitors can immerse themselves in nature's beauty, experience a sense of tranquility, and connect with the diverse wildlife that thrives within its boundaries.

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Acres Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.374548/-2.1099234 or Grid Reference SD9297. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Yorkshire barns, Muker

Stone barns and drystone walls are typical in this part of the dales.

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Stile, Muker

The stile gives walkers access to the footpath that takes them to Rash.

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Bridleway, Muker

The bridleway takes riders and walkers from Gun Ing Lane to Thwaite.

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Barn near Muker

The barn is beside the B6272. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the south east angle of the building.

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Bench Mark near Crow Trees

The bench mark is on the south east angle of the barn which is on the north side of the road. For a view of the barn SD9297 : Barn near Muker and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area Link

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Drystone wall near Muker

Drystone walls are built without mortar, and their stability – they can stand for 200 years – is due to the skill of the craftsmen who place rough boulders and angular stones together. Many drystone walls were constructed as part of the enclosure of open grazing. They were especially useful in areas too exposed for hedgerows to survive and where stones were readily available. Most drystone walls are wider at the base than at the crown, and are often capped with coping stones. A typical wall has two outer layers of large, flattish stones enclosing an inner ‘heart’ of smaller, rounder stones. Often it is reinforced with ‘through bands’ of even larger, flat stones which can also be used as stiles. The very dryness of a wall makes it more likely to endure wind and frost and to act as shelter for livestock as well as a boundary.

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Limekiln near Gunnerside

In the 18th and 19th centuries, when lime was extensively used on acid clay soil to improve cultivation, lime kilns were widespread. Beehive shaped, with a hole in the top, kilns were usually built on the sides of steep hills and against cliff faces, to make the loading of limestone and coal easier. Alternating layers of limestone and coal were burnt to produce the lime.

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Stile near Oxnop Bridge

The stile gives walkers access to the footpath to Heugh.

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Moss covered wall, Oxnop

Moss is a small green plant, rarely more than a few inches high, which grows anywhere not overshadowed by taller vegetation or perpetually dry. There are more than 600 species in the British Isles, growing on rocks and walls, in woodlands and on tree trunks and branches. They are important pioneers of rock surfaces, holding moisture in their leaves and building up humus in which the seeds of flowering plants can germinate. There are two alternating generations in the life cycle of moss. The plant itself carries male and female organs. After fertilisation, these produce a capsule. Stalk and capsule together form an asexual, spore-bearing generation. The spores produced are capable of germinating into a new plant. Mosses also reproduce vegetatively, by small pieces breaking off and growing into a new plant. As they are rootless and tend to get their nutrients from water running over or through them they are nearly always short.

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