Primrose Gill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Primrose Gill Plantation

Footbridge and ford over minor stream near Barningham A very substantial bridge for such a minor crossing! The stream seems to descend a shallow valley known as East Langbrough which is behind the camera position; its water flows onward to enter the River Greta. — Footbridge and ford over minor stream near Barningham Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Primrose Gill Plantation, located in Yorkshire, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its stunning beauty and natural wonders. The plantation is nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, an area known for its rolling hills, lush green landscapes, and serene atmosphere.

Covering an expansive area, Primrose Gill Plantation is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is predominantly comprised of ancient oak trees, which create a dense canopy and provide a haven for various bird species, including owls, woodpeckers, and songbirds. The plantation is also known for its vibrant display of wildflowers, particularly primroses, which blanket the forest floor during springtime, hence the name.

The plantation offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These trails wind through the ancient trees, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and opportunities to spot wildlife. The peaceful ambiance and tranquility of Primrose Gill Plantation make it an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Primrose Gill Plantation also has a rich historical background. It was once used as a hunting ground by the nobility during medieval times, and remnants of old hunting lodges can still be found within the woodland. This historical significance adds an extra layer of intrigue to the plantation, making it an attractive destination for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Primrose Gill Plantation in Yorkshire is a magical woodland retreat, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical charm. It is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the arms of nature.

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Primrose Gill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.487335/-1.8901857 or Grid Reference NZ0710. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge and ford over minor stream near Barningham

A very substantial bridge for such a minor crossing! The stream seems to descend a shallow valley known as East Langbrough which is behind the camera position; its water flows onward to enter the River Greta.

Trevor Littlewood

Nameless reservoir

Although larger than many others, this area of water only appears on the drainage map and not on the 1:25000 map. I wonder if there is a reason for its non-appearance.

David Brown

Scale Knott Gill leaves the reservoir

David Brown

Haythwaite Farm

David Brown

Barningham Moor

David Brown

Gordale Gill

Road crossing Gordale Gill near Crossbeck Bridge.

Peter McDermott

Bragg House

Bragg House on the edge of Barningham Moor.

Peter McDermott

Haythwaite

Haythwaite Farm.

Peter McDermott

Enclosure east of Cathaw Stoop

Cathaw Stoop is a stone - boundary or direction giving - embedded into a wall beside a stile where a public footpath crosses into this enclosure. The path continues beside the wall on the left side of the 'field' which, unaccountably, is not classified as access land.

Trevor Littlewood

Erect stone with waymark on Barningham Moor

Barningham Moor lies to the west of Barningham village. The image was recorded during a walk attempting to follow a public bridleway across the moor; evidence of the route on the ground was scant and the stone seen here was thought to be a sign that we were on the way but a GPS reading showed that we were slightly to the north of it... or the reading was inaccurate. (Note: a similar discrepancy was discovered elsewhere along the route - Link .) Stang Forest lies in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Stone with waymark on Barningham Moor

There are various rights of way on Barningham Moor; the one indicated by the waymark was being followed (more or less) with no actual route on the ground when the stone was come upon. A GPS receiver reading gave the stone location as being quite off the route as mapped - the second such discrepancy on the route - see Link The small cairn beside the stone is of a few rocks and a breeze block! The breeze block is used by the estate keeper(s) as a reservoir for 'grouse grit' - a common enough feature on heather moorland.

Trevor Littlewood

Strange stones on Barningham Moor

Barningham Moor is well known for a large number of cup and ring marked stones, all hard to find and difficult to recognise. There are various bronze-age stone structures, too, but this one seems a lot more recent, since closer inspection reveals that it is based on two breeze blocks buried flush with the surface of the moor, and marked with what might once have been a small plywood sign, but which has no discernible writing now. Lettering isn't the only thing which is hardly discernible, since this is also about the point where the bridleway disappeared from under me - aerial photos show lots of tyre tracks randomly crossing the moor but no one obvious track for horses and pedestrians. It's all to do with grouse management, I believe, but I groused a lot at this point and fortunately, no-one came along trying to manage me !

Andy Waddington

Hawthorn in Gordale Gill

There are few trees or shrubs on this bit of moor, managed for grouse and the usual mix of heather of differing times since the last burn, and bracken invading the damper areas. This rather fine specimen hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) was the exception and clearly provides a bit of shelter for the odd sheep that eke out a living on the grassier areas.

Andy Waddington

Moorland descending to pool

The pool is on Barningham Moor and is seen looking downhill from the route of a bridleway of which there is little evidence on the ground. The distant high ground is the moorland ridge forming the watershed between Teesdale (this side) and Weardale, beyond.

Trevor Littlewood

Simple grouse butt close to Barningham

The butt is one of a line south-west of the village and is just a section of stone wall. Many, more sophisticated butts are circular so as to enclose the party within and often sunken into the ground.

Trevor Littlewood

Beck, Ford, Footbridge and Aqueduct, Barningham Moor

The white structure crossing the beck is a small plastic pipe aqueduct on wooden supports which takes water to a feed pond for the water garden at Barningham Park. The beck is unnamed on OS maps, one of a multitude of watercourses draining the moor.

David Robinson