Jack King's Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Jack King's Wood

Brokes Close Shuttered up, this is apparently no longer a dwelling/farm. However the portable toilets would indicate that it is being used by MOD for training exercises.
Brokes Close Credit: Tony Simms

Jack King's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. Situated near the village of Wood, it is easily accessible and provides a peaceful retreat away from the bustling city life.

The woodland is primarily composed of native deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. The towering trees provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, resulting in a cool and shaded environment even during the scorching summer months. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, offering a beautiful and tranquil setting.

Jack King's Wood is home to a wide variety of wildlife, providing a sanctuary for numerous species. Visitors may encounter squirrels scurrying among the treetops, woodpeckers drumming on tree trunks, and deer gracefully roaming through the undergrowth. The woodland is also a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts, with an abundance of species such as robins, blackbirds, and great tits.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Jack King's Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a jog, or a family picnic, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The woodland also features a picnic area and designated spots for birdwatching, making it an ideal destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

Overall, Jack King's Wood is a natural gem in the heart of Yorkshire, offering a serene escape into nature's embrace.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.405749/-1.7628311 or Grid Reference NZ1501. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brokes Close Shuttered up, this is apparently no longer a dwelling/farm. However the portable toilets would indicate that it is being used by MOD for training exercises.
Brokes Close
Shuttered up, this is apparently no longer a dwelling/farm. However the portable toilets would indicate that it is being used by MOD for training exercises.
Two sheds? I got chatting to the 89 year old lady whose garden this is. She has lived there for 77 years. The left hand "shed" was apparently the local chapel, built by her late husband sixty odd years ago.
Two sheds?
I got chatting to the 89 year old lady whose garden this is. She has lived there for 77 years. The left hand "shed" was apparently the local chapel, built by her late husband sixty odd years ago.
Stone Outbuilding and Garden at Sandbeck Note also the shed with picture window and the extra long bench saw (now derelict) for cutting tree trunks.
Stone Outbuilding and Garden at Sandbeck
Note also the shed with picture window and the extra long bench saw (now derelict) for cutting tree trunks.
Road Junction near Brokes Meeting of minor roads between Leyburn, Richmond and Catterick Garrison
Road Junction near Brokes
Meeting of minor roads between Leyburn, Richmond and Catterick Garrison
Meadowland at Middlemoor Farm Recently cut grassland at Middlemoor. The view is north towards the linear village of Hudswell.
Meadowland at Middlemoor Farm
Recently cut grassland at Middlemoor. The view is north towards the linear village of Hudswell.
Sand Beck This little tributary of the Swale runs through a deep wooded valley on its way towards Richmond.
Sand Beck
This little tributary of the Swale runs through a deep wooded valley on its way towards Richmond.
Caravan site at Brokes Farm Small Caravan Club site for members only. The facilities may be restricted, but how much more attractive, and nearer the original spirit of camping, than the huge holiday sites which have sprung up in so many locations.
Caravan site at Brokes Farm
Small Caravan Club site for members only. The facilities may be restricted, but how much more attractive, and nearer the original spirit of camping, than the huge holiday sites which have sprung up in so many locations.
Twin bridges An intriguing pair of adjacent bridges; Badger Beck to the left, Sand Beck to the right.
Twin bridges
An intriguing pair of adjacent bridges; Badger Beck to the left, Sand Beck to the right.
Brokes Hamlet Sign
Brokes Hamlet Sign
Keep at Richmond Castle
Keep at Richmond Castle
St. Francis Xavier Church, Newbiggin Beautiful Catholic Church situated toward the eastern side of the town.
St. Francis Xavier Church, Newbiggin
Beautiful Catholic Church situated toward the eastern side of the town.
War Memorial, Frenchgate The Green Howards War Memorial sits looking over the ancient street of Frenchgate in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
War Memorial, Frenchgate
The Green Howards War Memorial sits looking over the ancient street of Frenchgate in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Brilliant flowers, Friary Gardens A spectacular blaze of spring colour in Friary Gardens
Brilliant flowers, Friary Gardens
A spectacular blaze of spring colour in Friary Gardens
Cricket ground, Richmond
Cricket ground, Richmond
Buildings in Bridge Street
Buildings in Bridge Street
Richmond market square from the Castle keep
Richmond market square from the Castle keep
Cemetery gates, Richmond The cemetery is beside the A6108.  There is an Ordnance Survey flush bracket on the cemetery lodge.
Cemetery gates, Richmond
The cemetery is beside the A6108. There is an Ordnance Survey flush bracket on the cemetery lodge.
Flush Bracket 11590, Richmond Cemetery The flush bracket is to be found on the cemetery lodge.  For a photograph of the building <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2388441">NZ1501 : Cemetery gates, Richmond</a> and for information on the flush bracket and others in the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm10316" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm10316">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>
Flush Bracket 11590, Richmond Cemetery
The flush bracket is to be found on the cemetery lodge. For a photograph of the building NZ1501 : Cemetery gates, Richmond and for information on the flush bracket and others in the area LinkExternal link
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Jack King's Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ1501 (Lat: 54.405749, Lng: -1.7628311)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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///cheetahs.cleansed.appoints. Near Richmond, North Yorkshire

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