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Cliff Wood

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Cliff Wood

Cafe above How Stean Gorge
Cafe above How Stean Gorge Credit: don cload

Cliff Wood, located in Yorkshire, is a picturesque and tranquil forest area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Covering an extensive area of land, it offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, predominantly oak and beech, which provide a cool and shady environment even on hot summer days. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape throughout the year.

Cliff Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, squirrels, and an abundance of bird species. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers frequent the area to observe and study these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

Several walking trails meander through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and appreciate the beauty of the surroundings. These trails lead to stunning viewpoints, from where one can admire the breathtaking vistas of rolling hills and valleys that stretch out for miles.

The wood is also home to a small stream, providing a soothing soundtrack as it gently flows through the forest. Its crystal-clear waters serve as a habitat for various aquatic species and create a tranquil atmosphere that adds to the overall serenity of the area.

Cliff Wood, Yorkshire, is a hidden gem that offers a peaceful escape for nature lovers and those seeking to reconnect with the natural world. Its beauty and tranquility make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a break from the chaos of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.163463/-1.8700764 or Grid Reference SE0874. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cafe above How Stean Gorge
Cafe above How Stean Gorge
Stone stile
Stone stile
Falls by How Stean Beck
Falls by How Stean Beck
The Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotel
St. Chad's Churchyard, Middlesmoor
St. Chad's Churchyard, Middlesmoor
Decaying barn by the Nidderdale Way A track from High Blayshaw to the south joins the track followed by the Nidderdale Way (a public bridleway at this point) just in front of this old farmhouse repurposed as a barn, but now quietly decaying and becoming overgrown.
Decaying barn by the Nidderdale Way
A track from High Blayshaw to the south joins the track followed by the Nidderdale Way (a public bridleway at this point) just in front of this old farmhouse repurposed as a barn, but now quietly decaying and becoming overgrown.
Footpath dropping to Stean Bridge From the minor road on the south side of How Stean Gorge, a less-than-obvious public footpath heads north (to be fair, it is well signposted once you have found it - and is routed carefully to avoid disturbing the occupants of the adjacent property). The bridge ahead forms a useful viewpoint for those trying to assess whether the river could be paddled (doesn't look attractive, and it is commercialised for gorge-walking lower down, so access strife would probably be encountered despite the ancient right to navigate). It's also the access for a couple of caves in the undercut walls of the gorge. The path beyond climbs steeply through open pasture to Middlesmoor.
Footpath dropping to Stean Bridge
From the minor road on the south side of How Stean Gorge, a less-than-obvious public footpath heads north (to be fair, it is well signposted once you have found it - and is routed carefully to avoid disturbing the occupants of the adjacent property). The bridge ahead forms a useful viewpoint for those trying to assess whether the river could be paddled (doesn't look attractive, and it is commercialised for gorge-walking lower down, so access strife would probably be encountered despite the ancient right to navigate). It's also the access for a couple of caves in the undercut walls of the gorge. The path beyond climbs steeply through open pasture to Middlesmoor.
Ruined barn above How Stean Gorge Standing sadly derelict, this quite substantial barn rather mars the view east from the path up from How Stean Gorge to Middlesmoor.
Ruined barn above How Stean Gorge
Standing sadly derelict, this quite substantial barn rather mars the view east from the path up from How Stean Gorge to Middlesmoor.
Graveyard below St. Chad's church, Middlesmoor Signposting leaves the route of the paths NE, SE and SE from Middlesmoor rather poorly defined, but I eventually deduced that the way NE must head up through the churchyard. Even some quite recent graves seem to be subsiding down the hill, as the slope is really a bit steep for such a use.
Graveyard below St. Chad's church, Middlesmoor
Signposting leaves the route of the paths NE, SE and SE from Middlesmoor rather poorly defined, but I eventually deduced that the way NE must head up through the churchyard. Even some quite recent graves seem to be subsiding down the hill, as the slope is really a bit steep for such a use.
How Stean Gorge View of the road bridge from a footbridge now covered by the cafe extension
How Stean Gorge
View of the road bridge from a footbridge now covered by the cafe extension
Nidderdale, track from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor The pivot benchmark is cut into a boulder which is to the east of the track, but to the west of the dry ditch which runs parallel with the dry stone wall.
Nidderdale, track from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor
The pivot benchmark is cut into a boulder which is to the east of the track, but to the west of the dry ditch which runs parallel with the dry stone wall.
Nidderdale, track which runs from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor There is a pivot benchmark cut into a boulder which is to the east of the track, but to the west of the dry ditch which runs parallel with the dry stone wall.
Nidderdale, track which runs from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor
There is a pivot benchmark cut into a boulder which is to the east of the track, but to the west of the dry ditch which runs parallel with the dry stone wall.
Nidderdale, track from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor The rivet benchmark is cut into the lowest course of stone of the wall on the west side of the track.
Nidderdale, track from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor
The rivet benchmark is cut into the lowest course of stone of the wall on the west side of the track.
Nidderdale, track from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor There is a rivet benchmark cut into the lowest course of stone of the wall on the west side of the track.
Nidderdale, track from Scar House reservoir to Middlesmoor
There is a rivet benchmark cut into the lowest course of stone of the wall on the west side of the track.
Nidderdale, track to Rain Stang trig point The rivet benchmark is cut into a boulder which is on the right of a poorly defined path from the bridleway to the trig point at Rain Stang.
Nidderdale, track to Rain Stang trig point
The rivet benchmark is cut into a boulder which is on the right of a poorly defined path from the bridleway to the trig point at Rain Stang.
Nidderdale, path to trig point at Rain Stang There is a rivet benchmark cut into a boulder which is on the right of a poorly defined path from the bridleway to the trig point at Rain Stang.
Nidderdale, path to trig point at Rain Stang
There is a rivet benchmark cut into a boulder which is on the right of a poorly defined path from the bridleway to the trig point at Rain Stang.
Middlesmoor, Rain Stang Trig Point The OS Flush Bracket S7707 is embedded into the Rain Stang Trig Point above Middlesmoor at the top of Nidderdale.
Middlesmoor, Rain Stang Trig Point
The OS Flush Bracket S7707 is embedded into the Rain Stang Trig Point above Middlesmoor at the top of Nidderdale.
Nidderdale, Rain Stang Trig Point There is some damage to the trig point. In the far distance is Gowthwaite Reservoir.
Nidderdale, Rain Stang Trig Point
There is some damage to the trig point. In the far distance is Gowthwaite Reservoir.
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Cliff Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE0874 (Lat: 54.163463, Lng: -1.8700764)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Located within 500m of 54.163463,-1.8700764
Barrier: stile
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Lat/Long: 54.161311/-1.868032
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Barrier: stile
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Lat/Long: 54.1644844/-1.8717309
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Barrier: stile
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Lat/Long: 54.1647962/-1.8721051
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Archaeological Site: lime_kiln
Description: Flare-type kiln with crucible and draw hole still in tact. Unstable, fenced off
Historic: archaeological_site
Mineral: limestone
Output: lime
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Lat/Long: 54.1648273/-1.8759311
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Archaeological Site: industrial
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Mineral: limestone
Output: lime
Lat/Long: 54.1608985/-1.8684353
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.164666/-1.8719723
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.1649993/-1.8757883
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.1638462/-1.8745884
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.1635625/-1.8756805
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.1631807/-1.8772413
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