Bents Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Bents Wood

Gate leading onto Rylstone Fell Just below High Bark, the bridleway leads through this gate and heads east over lonely moorland to Halton Heights
Gate leading onto Rylstone Fell Credit: Chris Heaton

Bents Wood, located in Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area that spans across a vast expanse of land. This serene forest, often referred to as Bents Wood, is an oasis for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide ample shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna that call this place home. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere.

Bents Wood boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, which allow visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, leading to hidden glades, babbling brooks, and secluded picnic spots, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

The woodland is also home to a rich variety of wildlife. Among the creatures that inhabit Bents Wood are deer, foxes, rabbits, and an array of bird species, including owls, woodpeckers, and songbirds. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in the abundance of biodiversity present in this forest.

Bents Wood is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of Yorkshire. Its natural beauty, serenity, and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit location for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature and experience the tranquility of a traditional English woodland.

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Bents Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.998548/-2.0462467 or Grid Reference SD9755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gate leading onto Rylstone Fell Just below High Bark, the bridleway leads through this gate and heads east over lonely moorland to Halton Heights
Gate leading onto Rylstone Fell
Just below High Bark, the bridleway leads through this gate and heads east over lonely moorland to Halton Heights
Wall by Moorland above Waterfall Gill Stretch of wall and moorland just north of the chasm created by Waterfall Gill
Wall by Moorland above Waterfall Gill
Stretch of wall and moorland just north of the chasm created by Waterfall Gill
High Bark Craggy outcrops at the lip of the escarpment of Barden Moor, above Rylstone
High Bark
Craggy outcrops at the lip of the escarpment of Barden Moor, above Rylstone
Boulder and Stile on Cookrise Crags Stile and boulder perched upon the Barden Moor escarpment edge above Cookrise Crags
Boulder and Stile on Cookrise Crags
Stile and boulder perched upon the Barden Moor escarpment edge above Cookrise Crags
Cookrise Crag Rocky crags above Cookrise Wood, which mark the south western corner of the escarpment of Barden Moor.
Cookrise Crag
Rocky crags above Cookrise Wood, which mark the south western corner of the escarpment of Barden Moor.
Mineral Line to Swinden Quarry Used to transport limestone from Swinden Quarry near Cracoe to the main rail network at Skipton - top speed 10mph.  A passenger train runs along here but on one day a year, usually the second Saturday in December in conjunction with the Grassington Christmas Dickensian Festival.
Mineral Line to Swinden Quarry
Used to transport limestone from Swinden Quarry near Cracoe to the main rail network at Skipton - top speed 10mph. A passenger train runs along here but on one day a year, usually the second Saturday in December in conjunction with the Grassington Christmas Dickensian Festival.
Oldfield Laithe On the western lower slopes of Flasby Fell.
Oldfield Laithe
On the western lower slopes of Flasby Fell.
Path heading for Flasby Fell The access land begins at the next wall. On the map, the path strikes further left to the gap in the wall, but most current usage keeps by the wall till later.
Path heading for Flasby Fell
The access land begins at the next wall. On the map, the path strikes further left to the gap in the wall, but most current usage keeps by the wall till later.
The lower slopes of Flasby Fell A small beck runs down here, with the potential for making the ground boggy. In the distance are the Bowland hills.
The lower slopes of Flasby Fell
A small beck runs down here, with the potential for making the ground boggy. In the distance are the Bowland hills.
The northern side of Rough Haw Beyond is Rylstone Fell.
The northern side of Rough Haw
Beyond is Rylstone Fell.
Cairn at the top of Rough Haw Rylstone Fell is behind.
Cairn at the top of Rough Haw
Rylstone Fell is behind.
The gap between Rough Haw and Sharp Haw Looking from Rough Haw towards Sharp Haw.
The gap between Rough Haw and Sharp Haw
Looking from Rough Haw towards Sharp Haw.
The north end of Sharp Haw hilltop This is taken from the trig point.
The north end of Sharp Haw hilltop
This is taken from the trig point.
Trig point on Sharp Haw It wasn't possible to view this without people. In the distance is Pendle, and to the right of it Longridge Fell.
Trig point on Sharp Haw
It wasn't possible to view this without people. In the distance is Pendle, and to the right of it Longridge Fell.
Skyrakes A large expanse of smoothly contoured open moorland.
Skyrakes
A large expanse of smoothly contoured open moorland.
On Skyrakes Looking east. You can just see the green strip which is the farmland around Skyrakes Farm. On the opposite side of the valley is Crookrise Wood and Crookrise Crag above it, with Embsay Crag over to the right.
On Skyrakes
Looking east. You can just see the green strip which is the farmland around Skyrakes Farm. On the opposite side of the valley is Crookrise Wood and Crookrise Crag above it, with Embsay Crag over to the right.
The beginning of access land on Skyrakes The access land begins at the gate, but there isn't a major difference in terrain. Behind is Sharp Haw.
The beginning of access land on Skyrakes
The access land begins at the gate, but there isn't a major difference in terrain. Behind is Sharp Haw.
Path to Sharp Haw leaves the track The track is essential for forestry access to Crag Wood.
Path to Sharp Haw leaves the track
The track is essential for forestry access to Crag Wood.
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Bents Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD9755 (Lat: 53.998548, Lng: -2.0462467)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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