Royds Hall Great Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Royds Hall Great Wood

New industrial unit, Bradford — New industrial unit, Bradford Credit: Alex McGregor

Royds Hall Great Wood is a stunning forest located in West Yorkshire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 200 acres, this woodland is known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife. It is situated near the village of Golcar, just a few miles away from Huddersfield.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, birch, and sycamore. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and creating a peaceful ambiance. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to the beauty of the surroundings.

Royds Hall Great Wood is a haven for wildlife, offering a habitat for numerous species. It is home to a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The woodland is also frequented by mammals such as deer, foxes, and squirrels. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot these creatures while exploring the forest.

Several walking trails wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature. These well-maintained paths offer a chance to explore the diverse flora and fauna, providing a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Royds Hall Great Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, offering breathtaking views and an opportunity to reconnect with the natural world. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more adventurous hike, this woodland has something to offer everyone who appreciates the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.751175/-1.7916728 or Grid Reference SE1328. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New industrial unit, Bradford

New industrial unit, Bradford

New access road off South Lane

New access road off South Lane

Access for All path, Judy Woods Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Doctor Wood. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Access for All path, Judy Woods

Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Doctor Wood. For more information see Link

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Coppiced oak, Judy Woods Judy Wood comprises several individual woods, including this one, Doctor Wood. The ring of oak trees are the result of an older central tree being coppiced. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Coppiced oak, Judy Woods

Judy Wood comprises several individual woods, including this one, Doctor Wood. The ring of oak trees are the result of an older central tree being coppiced. For more information see Link

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Access for All path, Judy Woods For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Access for All path, Judy Woods

For more information, see Link

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Small stream in Judy Woods Below the Access for All path in Doctor Wood. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Small stream in Judy Woods

Below the Access for All path in Doctor Wood. For more information, see Link

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Woodland edge, Judy Woods Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, of which this is one, Low Wood. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Woodland edge, Judy Woods

Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, of which this is one, Low Wood. For more information see Link

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Woodside Farm and fields, from the woods Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, of which this is one, Low Wood. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Woodside Farm and fields, from the woods

Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, of which this is one, Low Wood. For more information see Link

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Path at the former Wood Colliery, Judy Woods The pit was operated in the 1770s in Low Wood, one of several woods which form Judy Woods. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Path at the former Wood Colliery, Judy Woods

The pit was operated in the 1770s in Low Wood, one of several woods which form Judy Woods. For more information see Link

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Field east of Low Wood Agriculture on the edge of former woodland industry.

Field east of Low Wood

Agriculture on the edge of former woodland industry.

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Archaeological investigation, Judy Woods Survey of the site of a dam connected with the old mineral line in Low Wood [part of Judy Woods]. A demonstration for the Archaeology Walk hosted by the Friends of Judy Woods, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Archaeological investigation, Judy Woods

Survey of the site of a dam connected with the old mineral line in Low Wood [part of Judy Woods]. A demonstration for the Archaeology Walk hosted by the Friends of Judy Woods, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. For more information, see Link

Christine Johnstone

Participants on the Archaeology Walk, Judy Woods Learning about the rope-hauled mineral line in Low Wood [part of Judy Woods]. The walk was hosted by the Friends of Judy Woods, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Participants on the Archaeology Walk, Judy Woods

Learning about the rope-hauled mineral line in Low Wood [part of Judy Woods]. The walk was hosted by the Friends of Judy Woods, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. For more information, see Link

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Archaeology Walk, Judy Woods Denis Waudby, the walk leader, explaining how archaeologists survey in Low Wood with staff and tripod. The walk was hosted by the Friends of Judy Woods, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Archaeology Walk, Judy Woods

Denis Waudby, the walk leader, explaining how archaeologists survey in Low Wood with staff and tripod. The walk was hosted by the Friends of Judy Woods, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. For more information, see Link

Christine Johnstone

Footpath footbridge, Judy Woods Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Low Wood. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Footpath footbridge, Judy Woods

Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Low Wood. For more information, see Link

Christine Johnstone

Under the beeches, Judy Woods Beeches apparently produce an enzyme which inhibits plant growth under their canopy. Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Low Wood. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Under the beeches, Judy Woods

Beeches apparently produce an enzyme which inhibits plant growth under their canopy. Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Low Wood. For more information, see Link

Christine Johnstone

High Fernley Road, Judy Woods The drystone wall has been dated to 1831, from a clay pipe buried in it. Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including Old Hanna Wood [left] and Low Wood [right]. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

High Fernley Road, Judy Woods

The drystone wall has been dated to 1831, from a clay pipe buried in it. Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including Old Hanna Wood [left] and Low Wood [right]. For more information, see Link

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Path into Old Hanna Wood Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Old Hanna Wood. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Path into Old Hanna Wood

Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one, Old Hanna Wood. For more information, see Link

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2km to Woodside Track along the edge of Old Hanna Wood. Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.judywoods.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.judywoods.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

2km to Woodside

Track along the edge of Old Hanna Wood. Judy Woods comprises several individual woods, including this one. For more information, see Link

Christine Johnstone

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Royds Hall Great Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE1328 (Lat: 53.751175, Lng: -1.7916728)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Bradford

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Lat/Long: 53.7508744/-1.7888425

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