Long Holme Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Long Holme Wood

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 Credit: Carroll Pierce

Long Holme Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the wood is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, which create a beautiful and vibrant canopy throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding to the wood's enchanting atmosphere.

Long Holme Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. It is also known for its abundant insect life, with butterflies and dragonflies fluttering among the trees and along the woodland trails.

The wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the woods, crossing over babbling brooks and passing by small ponds, providing opportunities for peaceful reflection and relaxation.

In addition to its natural attractions, Long Holme Wood also boasts a rich cultural history. The wood has been used by humans for centuries, with evidence of ancient settlements and archaeological finds. It is a place where visitors can connect with the past and appreciate the enduring beauty of nature.

Overall, Long Holme Wood is a captivating destination that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it a must-visit location for anyone seeking a tranquil and immersive woodland experience in Yorkshire.

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Long Holme Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.077462/-1.9611748 or Grid Reference SE0264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
Hebden Beck to the grouse butts I am at the dry river bed along which Hebden Beck runs and looking west to where the grouse butts are located beyond the embankment. Yarnbury, Grassington, North Yorkshire.
Hebden Beck to the grouse butts
I am at the dry river bed along which Hebden Beck runs and looking west to where the grouse butts are located beyond the embankment. Yarnbury, Grassington, North Yorkshire.
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.
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.
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.
Former public toilets, Hebden A permanently closed block of public toilets in the Yorkshire Dales village of Hebden.
Former public toilets, Hebden
A permanently closed block of public toilets in the Yorkshire Dales village of Hebden.
Gold Postbox, Hebden The gold painted post box commemorates the gold medal won by Andrew Triggs Hodge at the Olympic Games held in London in the summer of 2012. The post box appears to have replaced a wall box in the wall of the former post office (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3658443">SE0263 : Gold painted post-box, Hebden</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3134187">SE0263 : Gold Post Box at Hebden Post Office</a>). A close up of the plaque on the post box can be seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4889544">SE0263 : Plaque on post box, Hebden</a>.
Gold Postbox, Hebden
The gold painted post box commemorates the gold medal won by Andrew Triggs Hodge at the Olympic Games held in London in the summer of 2012. The post box appears to have replaced a wall box in the wall of the former post office (SE0263 : Gold painted post-box, Hebden and SE0263 : Gold Post Box at Hebden Post Office). A close up of the plaque on the post box can be seen in SE0263 : Plaque on post box, Hebden.
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Long Holme Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE0264 (Lat: 54.077462, Lng: -1.9611748)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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