Applegarth Low Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Applegarth Low Wood

Cattle Grid and Tank Crossing, Downholme Moor This is a view of the same location as the only other current picture for this grid square. Little has changed in nine years, but the tank warning sign has gone AWOL and the cattle grid sign seems to have been used for target practice. — Cattle Grid and Tank Crossing, Downholme Moor Credit: Tony Simms

Applegarth Low Wood is a picturesque forest located in Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The forest is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The wood is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, creating a dense and verdant canopy. This lush foliage provides a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. Visitors to Applegarth Low Wood can often spot deer, foxes, and squirrels roaming freely within the forest.

There are several walking trails that crisscross through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of fitness. Along the way, visitors can discover hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and breathtaking viewpoints, offering magnificent vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Applegarth Low Wood is also home to a diverse range of plant species, with carpets of bluebells and wild garlic adorning the forest floor in the springtime. This makes it a popular spot for nature photographers and botany enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, the wood also has historical significance. It is believed that the forest has been in existence since medieval times, and remnants of ancient stone walls can still be seen within its boundaries.

Overall, Applegarth Low Wood is a serene and enchanting destination that offers visitors the opportunity to connect with nature and immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

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Applegarth Low Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.407428/-1.8135689 or Grid Reference NZ1201. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cattle Grid and Tank Crossing, Downholme Moor

This is a view of the same location as the only other current picture for this grid square. Little has changed in nine years, but the tank warning sign has gone AWOL and the cattle grid sign seems to have been used for target practice.

Tony Simms

Road across the moor

This minor road sees little traffic these days, but at one time it was one of the main routes from Richmond into Swaledale, crossing the Swale at Richmond Bridge and passing through Hudswell before reaching this point on the way to Downholme and then via Stop Bridge Lane [now an unsurfaced byway] before dropping into the dale to join what is now the B6270. The current main route up the dale from Richmond is an early 19thC turnpike road.

Gordon Hatton

Range track on Downholme Moor

Looking SE along one of the range tracks near the edge of the Catterick military ranges.

Gordon Hatton

A6108 Southbound near White Scar

David Dixon

A6108 Northbound near White Scar

David Dixon

Estate Boundary Marker on the road between Downholme and Hudswell

Estate Boundary Marker set against the west side of a drystone wall beside a metal gate and cattle grid on the road between Downholme and Hudswell. On the boundary of Downholme and Hudswell parishes. The National Park Authority have it recorded as one of a series of boundary stones across Stainton and Ellerton Moors to mark the boundary of the Scropes' land with that of Earl Drax. Milestone Society National ID: YN_DOWHUD01em

H Jones