Higher Holme House Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Higher Holme House Wood

Holden Park, Hypertufa Garden Walls The remains of the fanciful gardens of Oakworth Hall. There are elevated walkways, grottoes and caves with mosaic floors. Features are made from stone and hypertufa to give the petrified forest look. — Holden Park, Hypertufa Garden Walls Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Higher Holme House Wood is a picturesque forest located in Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for outdoor activities.

The wood is situated near the village of Holme-on-Spalding-Moor and is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, ash, birch, and beech. These trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for various wildlife species. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

Higher Holme House Wood offers numerous walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. The trails wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the woodland and its inhabitants. Wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species can often be spotted within the wood.

The forest is also home to a variety of plant life, including bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic, which create a vibrant display during the spring months. This makes it an ideal location for nature photography and birdwatching.

Higher Holme House Wood is managed by the local council, which ensures its preservation and maintenance. The wood is open to the public throughout the year, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. It is a popular destination for families, hikers, and nature lovers who appreciate the tranquility and beauty that the forest has to offer.

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Higher Holme House Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.861709/-1.9520986 or Grid Reference SE0340. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Holden Park, Hypertufa Garden Walls

The remains of the fanciful gardens of Oakworth Hall. There are elevated walkways, grottoes and caves with mosaic floors. Features are made from stone and hypertufa to give the petrified forest look.

Kevin Waterhouse

Holden Park Bowling Green

The green flanked by the remaining part of the demolished house, the portico

Kevin Waterhouse

Benchmark on stone in wall on east side of Redcar Lane

Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark levelled at 283.940m above Newkyn Datum verified 1962

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on gatepost at field gateway on SW side of Black Hill Lane

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 301.880m above Newlyn Datum verified 1962

Roger Templeman

Field gateway on SW side of Black Hill Lane opposite Tarn House

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SE0342 : Benchmark on gatepost at field gateway on SW side of Black Hill Lane on the road face of the left hand gatepost

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on stone in wall on SW side of Black Hill Lane opposite Redcar Tarn

Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark levelled at 290.295m above Newlyn Datum verified 1962

Roger Templeman

Black Hill Lane heading NW opposite Redcar Tarn

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SE0342 : Benchmark on stone in wall on SW side of Black Hill Lane opposite Redcar Tarn on the protruding stone at the base of the wall in the left foreground

Roger Templeman

Royal Observation Corps building on NE side of Black Hill Lane

Luke Shaw

Geese, ducks and gulls on Redcar Tarn

Luke Shaw

Redcar Tarn from junction of Tarn Lane with Black Hill Lane

I wonder what is the significance of concrete post at the junction?

Luke Shaw

Gateway from field onto Black Hill Lane

Luke Shaw

Geese, ducks and gulls on Redcar Tarn

Roger Templeman

Cross built into the wall

On Main Street

Kevin Waterhouse

Goose Eye - The Turkey Inn

Traditional Yorkshire pub at Goose Eye, Laycock. It sits opposite the historic Turkey Mill (for cotton and paper) and was originally three workers' cottages.

Colin Smith

Goose Eye - Captain Tom's Wood

A new woodland garden beside the North Beck between Goose Eye and Laycock. It was planted 2021 in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore who raised nearly £33 million for charities supporting the National Health Service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Colin Smith