Pinder's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Pinder's Plantation

Lippersley Ridge Footpath across heather moor, between Heligar Pike and Ellarcarr Pike
Lippersley Ridge Credit: Chris Heaton

Pinder's Plantation is a sprawling woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the county, this enchanting forest stretches over 500 acres, offering a haven of natural beauty and tranquility.

The plantation is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a lush and diverse ecosystem. The forest floor is blanketed with a rich layer of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding a vibrant touch of color to the landscape. Pinder's Plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, rabbits, and a plethora of bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, leading to hidden glades, babbling brooks, and picturesque viewpoints. The plantation is also known for its beautiful bluebell displays in the spring, attracting visitors from far and wide.

Pinder's Plantation is not only a natural treasure but also an important part of the local history. The woodland has been carefully managed for generations, with sustainable forestry practices in place to ensure its preservation for future generations to enjoy. The plantation is open to the public year-round, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Pinder's Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.950718/-1.7684955 or Grid Reference SE1550. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lippersley Ridge Footpath across heather moor, between Heligar Pike and Ellarcarr Pike
Lippersley Ridge
Footpath across heather moor, between Heligar Pike and Ellarcarr Pike
High Badger Gate Ancient track of origin lost in the mists of time - here just to the south of the plantation on Back Allotment
High Badger Gate
Ancient track of origin lost in the mists of time - here just to the south of the plantation on Back Allotment
Shooting Hut
Shooting Hut
Hardisty's Farm
Hardisty's Farm
Gateway Gate across track leading down from Denton Moor to Denton
Gateway
Gate across track leading down from Denton Moor to Denton
Hundwith Beck The public footpath crosses this bridge before 
being re-routed through the plantation.
Hundwith Beck
The public footpath crosses this bridge before being re-routed through the plantation.
Whin Hill Farm The entrance to the non-working farm. 
Mown paths through meadows and a lake provide the perfect hide-away!
Whin Hill Farm
The entrance to the non-working farm. Mown paths through meadows and a lake provide the perfect hide-away!
Top Moorside Farm Very much a working farm, the far right hand building is in 
the square! The farmhouse to the left is in square 1649.
Top Moorside Farm
Very much a working farm, the far right hand building is in the square! The farmhouse to the left is in square 1649.
High Round Hill High Round Hill lies to the left of the wall and fence. 
The fence is the line of the parish boundary.
High Round Hill
High Round Hill lies to the left of the wall and fence. The fence is the line of the parish boundary.
Low Round Hill Low Round Hill lies in the middle distance, to the right of the dry stone wall.
Low Round Hill
Low Round Hill lies in the middle distance, to the right of the dry stone wall.
Ivy House and path leading to Eller Carr Farm far right
Ivy House and path leading to Eller Carr Farm far right
Cottage at Ellercarr Ellercarr Farm is obscured by trees behind the caravan. This is a small cottage in its grounds.
Cottage at Ellercarr
Ellercarr Farm is obscured by trees behind the caravan. This is a small cottage in its grounds.
Box-car on the top of Shooting House Hill An unattractive replacement for the stone built shooting house on whose foundations this dilapidated box-car sits. It's presumably still used as a shooting box for the grouse on Askwith Moor.
Box-car on the top of Shooting House Hill
An unattractive replacement for the stone built shooting house on whose foundations this dilapidated box-car sits. It's presumably still used as a shooting box for the grouse on Askwith Moor.
Grouse Butt No. 1 on Askwith Moor
Grouse Butt No. 1 on Askwith Moor
Heathery moor on High Round Hill Grouse moor
Heathery moor on High Round Hill
Grouse moor
Beehives near Ellarcarr Pike Sited for the production of heather honey!
Beehives near Ellarcarr Pike
Sited for the production of heather honey!
Grouse butt Butt on Denton Moor positioned to leave little time to sight the birds as they come over the rise.
Grouse butt
Butt on Denton Moor positioned to leave little time to sight the birds as they come over the rise.
Boundary stone A boundary stone for Knaresborough Forest, dated 1825. This is in poorer condition than the nearby and more exposed one <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/463095">SE1452 : Boundary Stone Knaresborough Forest 1767</a>
Boundary stone
A boundary stone for Knaresborough Forest, dated 1825. This is in poorer condition than the nearby and more exposed one SE1452 : Boundary Stone Knaresborough Forest 1767
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Pinder's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SE1550 (Lat: 53.950718, Lng: -1.7684955)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.950718,-1.7684955
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