West Scar Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

West Scar Wood

Meadowsweet in Wharfedale Taken on the section of the Dales Way between Linton and Hebden as I near Hebden, I am looking across the River Wharfe at the glorious display of meadowsweet on the opposite bank.
Meadowsweet in Wharfedale Credit: Carroll Pierce

West Scar Wood is a captivating woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, this enchanting forest is nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Yorkshire, offering visitors a serene and peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The wood is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy of the trees provides a cool and shaded environment, perfect for leisurely walks or picnics on warm summer days. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the natural beauty of the woodland.

Several well-maintained trails wind their way through West Scar Wood, allowing visitors to explore its scenic beauty at their own pace. These paths offer opportunities to observe the local wildlife, including deer, foxes, and various species of birds. The wood is also home to a range of smaller mammals, such as rabbits and squirrels.

West Scar Wood is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also a site of historical significance. The forest has witnessed human activity for centuries and remnants of ancient structures can still be found within its boundaries. History buffs can explore the ruins of old settlements or discover the remains of long-abandoned paths and walls.

Overall, West Scar Wood is a captivating destination that offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and historical charm. Whether it is for a peaceful stroll or an exploration of the area's rich history, this woodland is sure to leave visitors with a lasting impression.

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West Scar Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.075908/-1.9630561 or Grid Reference SE0264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meadowsweet in Wharfedale Taken on the section of the Dales Way between Linton and Hebden as I near Hebden, I am looking across the River Wharfe at the glorious display of meadowsweet on the opposite bank.
Meadowsweet in Wharfedale
Taken on the section of the Dales Way between Linton and Hebden as I near Hebden, I am looking across the River Wharfe at the glorious display of meadowsweet on the opposite bank.
Lea Green and Bastow Wood Taken on the plantation beside Spring House, Grassington, North Yorkshire, I am looking north west across Kimpergill Hill to Lea Green and Bastow and Grass Woods.
Lea Green and Bastow Wood
Taken on the plantation beside Spring House, Grassington, North Yorkshire, I am looking north west across Kimpergill Hill to Lea Green and Bastow and Grass Woods.
Yarnbury to Barden Moor Taken on Duke's New Road which connects the old smelting works with the lead mine workings and spoils at Yarnbury, Grassington, I am looking south west towards Barden Moor. Scar Top House is just discernible at the head of Slate Pit Ridge to the left of shot.
Yarnbury to Barden Moor
Taken on Duke's New Road which connects the old smelting works with the lead mine workings and spoils at Yarnbury, Grassington, I am looking south west towards Barden Moor. Scar Top House is just discernible at the head of Slate Pit Ridge to the left of shot.
A line of horse chestnut trees alongside the Dales Way
A line of horse chestnut trees alongside the Dales Way
Old mine shaft at Yarnbury There has been some attempt to persuade humans and animals not to approach too closely to this open shaft, mainly through the use of some old corrugated sheeting and a rusting wheelbarrow, neither of which succeed in closing off the shaft, whilst the surrounding drystone wall now has large gaps.
Old mine shaft at Yarnbury
There has been some attempt to persuade humans and animals not to approach too closely to this open shaft, mainly through the use of some old corrugated sheeting and a rusting wheelbarrow, neither of which succeed in closing off the shaft, whilst the surrounding drystone wall now has large gaps.
Old mine shaft at Yarnbury Until recently this shaft was covered by timber planks, but one appears to have decayed to the point where it has fallen in. Some plastic netting warns people not to get too close.  There are thousands of these old shafts in the dales area, most of which appear to be shallow grassy bowls, but one never knows what the grass hides as there is a fair chance that there will be rotting timbers over a hidden shaft.
Old mine shaft at Yarnbury
Until recently this shaft was covered by timber planks, but one appears to have decayed to the point where it has fallen in. Some plastic netting warns people not to get too close. There are thousands of these old shafts in the dales area, most of which appear to be shallow grassy bowls, but one never knows what the grass hides as there is a fair chance that there will be rotting timbers over a hidden shaft.
Recently repaired stonework at Yarnbury These buttresses once supported a small bridge, used to carry waste material from the nearby lead mine to a tip. The stonework had decayed over the years and the whole lot was in danger of collapse, so work has been done to consolidate the stonework some of which is now mortared using lime mortar.
Recently repaired stonework at Yarnbury
These buttresses once supported a small bridge, used to carry waste material from the nearby lead mine to a tip. The stonework had decayed over the years and the whole lot was in danger of collapse, so work has been done to consolidate the stonework some of which is now mortared using lime mortar.
Yarnbury mining area The scarred landscape of Grassington Moor at Yarnbury, an area once busy with lead mining. This view shows the recently repaired buttresses of a former bridge which carried tubs laden with waste material. Close by were the Beevers and Union shafts, plus a crushing and dressing floor. On the skyline is the chimney at the top end of the extensive flue system which snaked across the moor from the smelt mill.
Yarnbury mining area
The scarred landscape of Grassington Moor at Yarnbury, an area once busy with lead mining. This view shows the recently repaired buttresses of a former bridge which carried tubs laden with waste material. Close by were the Beevers and Union shafts, plus a crushing and dressing floor. On the skyline is the chimney at the top end of the extensive flue system which snaked across the moor from the smelt mill.
Old mining ground at Yarnbury Old tips and polluted ground close to the former Beevers and Union shafts at Yarnbury. The distant ruins were part of a crushing and dressing area, but were renovated and reused in the 20thC when the area was reworked for minerals such as barytes and fluorite. Although the tips have been untouched for decades, nothing grows on them.
Old mining ground at Yarnbury
Old tips and polluted ground close to the former Beevers and Union shafts at Yarnbury. The distant ruins were part of a crushing and dressing area, but were renovated and reused in the 20thC when the area was reworked for minerals such as barytes and fluorite. Although the tips have been untouched for decades, nothing grows on them.
Hebden Moor Taken on the access road up to Thorpe from the B6160 Threshfield to Burnsall road, I am looking north across Grassington Park Estate to Hebden Moor. Grassington Moor is beyond to the left of shot and the chimney at the disused mine workings is discernible against the snowy background.
Hebden Moor
Taken on the access road up to Thorpe from the B6160 Threshfield to Burnsall road, I am looking north across Grassington Park Estate to Hebden Moor. Grassington Moor is beyond to the left of shot and the chimney at the disused mine workings is discernible against the snowy background.
Halfway House Farm Looking across a pasture of short grass towards the farm buildings of Halfway House Farm.
Halfway House Farm
Looking across a pasture of short grass towards the farm buildings of Halfway House Farm.
Sheep grazing near Halfway House Farm Sheep are grazing a flat field of grass close to Halfway House Farm.
Sheep grazing near Halfway House Farm
Sheep are grazing a flat field of grass close to Halfway House Farm.
Mown grass field at New Dyke Lathes Looking across a field of mown grass at New Dyke Lathes.
Mown grass field at New Dyke Lathes
Looking across a field of mown grass at New Dyke Lathes.
Spread mown grass at New Dyke Lathes A field of mown grass spread out to dry before being made into hay at New Dyke Lathes.
Spread mown grass at New Dyke Lathes
A field of mown grass spread out to dry before being made into hay at New Dyke Lathes.
Grass fields at Hebden Looking down on small grass fields on the western edge of the village of Hebden. A few have been mown, the first stage in turning the grass into hay or silage.
Grass fields at Hebden
Looking down on small grass fields on the western edge of the village of Hebden. A few have been mown, the first stage in turning the grass into hay or silage.
Weir beside Hebden Beck Looking across a weir over which water is flowing into Hebden Beck.
Weir beside Hebden Beck
Looking across a weir over which water is flowing into Hebden Beck.
Hebden Methodist Church The Methodist church in the small Wharfedale village of Hebden.
Hebden Methodist Church
The Methodist church in the small Wharfedale village of Hebden.
Chapel Lane, Hebden Looking along a narrow lane between houses in the Yorkshire village of Hebden.
Chapel Lane, Hebden
Looking along a narrow lane between houses in the Yorkshire village of Hebden.
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West Scar Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE0264 (Lat: 54.075908, Lng: -1.9630561)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///spiking.stability.disposing. Near Grassington, North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.075908,-1.9630561
Hole Bottom
Is In: UK, England, North Yorkshire, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 54.0723197/-1.9645429
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.078647/-1.9595093
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
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Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
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Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0782221/-1.9601476
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0789114/-1.9597668
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0781685/-1.960153
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0782599/-1.9601154
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0793738/-1.9598419
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0783102/-1.9601154
Mossy Moor Ridge
Is In: UK,Yorkshire,North Yorkshire,Nidderdale
Is In Country: UK
Is In County: North Yorkshire
Is In Historical County: Yorkshire
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 54.0730402/-1.9586987
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0718932/-1.9664463
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0798788/-1.9622262
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0800527/-1.9606077
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.076945/-1.9584378
New House
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0794038/-1.9657354
Barrier: stile
Material: steel
Source: survey;gps
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 54.0727909/-1.965031
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0728317/-1.9650732
Barrier: cattle_grid
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0728338/-1.9649624
Barrier: cattle_grid
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0731111/-1.9663782
Barrier: stile
Material: steel
Source: survey;gps
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 54.0734098/-1.9669263
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0783867/-1.9662387
Scale Haw
Natural: peak
Source: OS Yorshire 134, 1853
Lat/Long: 54.0719236/-1.9647724
New Years Lathe
Archaeological Site: building
Description: Former barn, extant in mid-C19th
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS Yorkshire 134, 1853
Lat/Long: 54.0745331/-1.9691433
Long Holme Lathe
Archaeological Site: building
Description: Former barn
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS Yorkshire 134, 1853
Lat/Long: 54.078711/-1.9620763
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0792369/-1.9593723
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0792399/-1.9595225
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0793437/-1.9601931
Dukes Level
Description: A true adit. Approx 2km long. Used for drainage only, initial plan for underground canal dropped. Ow reused by water authority
Historic: mine_level
Source: OS Yorkshire 134, 1853;survey
Start Date: 1796
Lat/Long: 54.0791172/-1.9612876
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0791014/-1.9596727
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0793783/-1.9596191
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0794067/-1.959367
Level Hole
Fixme: Actually refers to a specific nearby mine shaft?
Place: locality
Source: OS Yorkshire 134, 1853
Lat/Long: 54.0793596/-1.9603379
Natural: spring
Source: NLS-OS-1st_Series
Lat/Long: 54.076579/-1.9671414
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 54.0732997/-1.9638987
Abandoned: yes
Access: no
Man Made: adit
Lat/Long: 54.0769077/-1.9608296
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Description: Almost certainly lead mining
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.074744/-1.9613091
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Description: Almost certainly lead mining
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0754631/-1.9606842
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
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Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
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Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Description: Almost certainly lead mining
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0744355/-1.9607539
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.076593/-1.959099
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Description: Almost certainly lead mining
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0760406/-1.9610463
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.080025/-1.9626851
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Mineral: lead
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 54.0800392/-1.9628487
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.0786574/-1.9688605
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.0779684/-1.9696086
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.072767/-1.9682758
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.0729423/-1.967446
Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.0728075/-1.9656535
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.072791/-1.9652654
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