Barrack Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Barrack Wood

Springtime trim for the churchyard The sycamores that line the path down to St Andrew&#039;s Church have been given a severe pruning - a good example of pollarding. — Springtime trim for the churchyard Credit: Gordon Hatton

Barack Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is characterized by its dense foliage and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Wood and is easily accessible from nearby towns and cities.

The forest is known for its ancient oak trees, some of which are believed to be hundreds of years old. These majestic trees create a canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife species. The woodland floor is carpeted with a rich layer of leaf litter, creating a vibrant ecosystem that supports numerous plant and animal species.

Visitors to Barrack Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The paths are suitable for all levels of fitness and provide a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The wood also features several picnic areas, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Birdwatchers will delight in the diverse avian population that calls Barrack Wood home. Species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds can often be spotted among the treetops. Additionally, the forest is home to small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

Overall, Barrack Wood in Yorkshire is a captivating natural haven, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the tranquility of a thriving woodland ecosystem.

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Barrack Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.277964/-1.9668084 or Grid Reference SE0286. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Springtime trim for the churchyard

The sycamores that line the path down to St Andrew's Church have been given a severe pruning - a good example of pollarding.

Gordon Hatton

Old plough strips, Aysgarth

Unlike the ridge and furrow found in the lowlands of Yorkshire, these are examples of plough lines contouring around a hillside. A reasonable depth of soil here on glacial moraines.

Gordon Hatton

Rapids on the Ure

The last of the falls and rapids on the Ure at Aysgarth. In the mile upstream from this point, the river drops over 40 metres over the Upper, Middle and Lower Aysgarth Falls.

Gordon Hatton

Lambing time

Sheep pastures below Aysgarth. These lambs are well grown for early April and the ewes here must have lambed early.

Gordon Hatton

Mystery stone 1

Carved stone by the A684. The inscription is too eroded to decipher, but one could imagine the lower word to be 'Thoresby', which would make sense if this was once a boundary stone between the old Thoresby Without parish and that of Aysgarth.

Gordon Hatton

Mystery stone 2

This stone is even more worn than its neighbour some 200m or so further down the road, and it is not possible to read any of the letters. This stone is shown on Victorian maps as a parish boundary stone and has a bench mark at 483.0 ft above sea level.

Gordon Hatton

Aysgarth Falls

Aysgarth Falls at Aysgarth, North Yorkshire.

Keith Evans

Not much water here

Bishopdale Beck does not have much water running, a sign of a dry April.

roger geach

Aysgarth Falls, the Lower Force

An unfamiliar view taken from the actual bed of the River Ure (at low flow conditions!). The whole river flows over the horizontally stepped limestone beds.

Karl and Ali

On Height of Hazely, Penhill

Looking down over the junction of Wensleydale and Bishopdale. This is open access land but the route up from West Burton is complicated by new fences and blocked gateways.

Karl and Ali

Rapids on the River Ure near Hestholme Farm

This is the first glimpse of the river when heading upstream on the south side footpath from Hestholme Bridge. Signs inform that there is no access to the actual riverbank - what utterly miserable souls there are!

Karl and Ali

The Rood Screen, Aysgarth Falls Church

Rescued from Jervaulx Abbey.

Karl and Ali

Inside St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth Falls

The Jervaulx rood screen on the left.

Karl and Ali

Climbing above West Burton

It's a steep pull up the lower flanks of Penhill through several bands of limestone. Down below is West Burton and the valley of Bishopdale extending away beyond. The flat-topped hill on the right is Addlebrough.

Karl and Ali