Mould Grain Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Mould Grain Wood

Willow pony A willow sculpture of what appears to be a Dales pony at Hardcastle Crags. — Willow pony Credit: Kathleen Illingworth

Mould Grain Wood is a picturesque forest located in Yorkshire, England. Covering an expansive area of land, this woodland is renowned for its dense population of mould grain wood, a type of timber highly sought after in the timber industry.

The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers. The towering oak and beech trees dominate the landscape, their branches forming a dense canopy that filters sunlight and casts a mesmerizing play of light and shadows on the forest floor. The wood is characterized by a rich, earthy scent, and the air is filled with the melodious songs of various bird species that call this forest home.

The forest provides a habitat for a variety of mammals, including red squirrels, badgers, and deer. It also attracts a multitude of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Mould Grain Wood is a popular destination for recreational activities, offering numerous walking trails that wind through its enchanting landscape. These trails allow visitors to explore the forest at their own pace, providing opportunities to discover hidden streams, peaceful ponds, and stunning viewpoints.

Conservation efforts are in place to protect the delicate ecosystem of Mould Grain Wood, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity for future generations to enjoy.

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Mould Grain Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.759314/-2.0367145 or Grid Reference SD9729. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Willow pony

A willow sculpture of what appears to be a Dales pony at Hardcastle Crags.

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Abel Cross

A pair of wayside marker stones on the slopes above Crimsworth Dean

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Helliwell Wood Farmhouse

In Crimsworth Dean

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Aqueduct in Crimsworth Dean

The aqueduct connects a dam on the west side of Bridge Clough with one on the east. These dams connect with ones lower down the valley and all appeared to service Midgehole Dye Works

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Hebden Water Footbridge

Just south of the confluence with Rowshaw Clough

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High Greenwood House

View from Widdop Road

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Weir on Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags

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Rock outcrop, Hardcastle Crags

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Path on a flat valley Floor, Hardcastle Crags

This is on the Green Route. In some places the valley is V-shaped with little space each side of the river, and in some places it is quite wide and flat.

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Fallen tree across Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags

This tree makes a 'leaky dam' to help to slow flood flows to reduce flooding in Hebden Bridge downstream. This looks to have occurred naturally, but some trees trunks and poles have been placed across the river that will form dams when floating debris has lodged on them.

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Footbridge across Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags

This is on the Green Route. The path formerly continued up the west side of the river and is still shown thus on maps. However it appears to have been eroded away and part of it has been re-routed to the east side, requiring two new footbridges.

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New tree-planting amongst tall beeches, Hardcastle Crags

"There are areas of Hardcastle Crags that are densely populated by beech trees. These trees block the light from reaching the woodland floor and have stopped plants and flowers from growing underneath them. The lack of ground vegetation is a problem for wildlife and is also a worry during periods of heavy rain. With no ground plants to slow the flow, the rainwater flows quickly to the streams taking leaf litter and soil with it - this causes blockages which increases the risk of flooding in Hebden Bridge and the local area. We've started work to selectively fell trees across the woodland. As well as increasing the light level to help the vegetation and wildlife on the woodland floor, new homes for bats and birds will be created from the thinned beech trees, and their branches will be used to build leaky wooden dams – natural flood management techniques to help slow the flow of rainwater. The work will be completed by carefully chosen contractors who will inspect each tree for signs of bat habitation before work starts, and new trees, including oak, rowan, birch and holly, will be planted to replace the beech trees." From Link

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Weir on Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags

This looks like a flow measurement weir, and there is a small building nearby that might house the equipment. However an internet search suggests that it is no longer in use.

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Footbridge at the northern end of the Green Route, Hardcastle Crags

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Willow sculptures, Hardcastle Crags

A carthorse and a farmer.

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Path to the crags, Hardcastle crags

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Leaving National Trust Walshaw Wood

On the track to Over Wood in Hebden Dale where a gate and two stones mark the change from National Trust to Savile lands. The stones are marked NT and one side and S on the reverse.

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