Holt Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Holt Wood

Swinsty Reservoir The car park and picnic area at Swinsty Reservoir, there are toilet facilities and good views over the lake.
Swinsty Reservoir Credit: Mick Melvin

Holt Wood, located in Yorkshire, is a picturesque forest that offers visitors a tranquil and immersive natural experience. Covering a vast area, the wood is renowned for its stunning beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

The wood is home to a rich variety of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a lush and verdant canopy. Walking through the wood, visitors can enjoy the dappled sunlight filtering through the branches, creating an enchanting atmosphere. The forest floor is carpeted with wildflowers and moss, adding to the overall charm of the wood.

Holt Wood is not only visually appealing but also a haven for wildlife. The forest provides a habitat for numerous species, including deer, foxes, and a wide range of bird species. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot these creatures as they explore the wood.

For nature enthusiasts, Holt Wood offers a range of activities. There are well-maintained walking paths that allow visitors to explore the wood at their own pace. The wood also has designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the serene surroundings. Additionally, there are educational programs and guided tours available for those interested in learning more about the local flora and fauna.

In conclusion, Holt Wood in Yorkshire is a nature lover's paradise. With its breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and recreational activities, it offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether visitors are seeking a peaceful stroll or an educational adventure, Holt Wood provides an unforgettable experience for all.

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Holt Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.962496/-1.7273391 or Grid Reference SE1751. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swinsty Reservoir The car park and picnic area at Swinsty Reservoir, there are toilet facilities and good views over the lake.
Swinsty Reservoir
The car park and picnic area at Swinsty Reservoir, there are toilet facilities and good views over the lake.
Swinsty Reservoir A view looking North from Swinsty Embankment, with two fly fishermen in the foreground.
Swinsty Reservoir
A view looking North from Swinsty Embankment, with two fly fishermen in the foreground.
Snowden Crags Northward view, Crag House in the middle distance, High Snowden beyond.
Snowden Crags
Northward view, Crag House in the middle distance, High Snowden beyond.
Old quarry, Snowden Carr The farmer has shrewdly sheltered two beehives in the bottom.  Eastward view with Hunter's Stones microwave tower (at Norwood Edge) in the distance.
Old quarry, Snowden Carr
The farmer has shrewdly sheltered two beehives in the bottom. Eastward view with Hunter's Stones microwave tower (at Norwood Edge) in the distance.
Snowden Carr Rock-strewn heather moorland sloping down to the east.  Eastward view with the entirely innocuous ( <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://duncan.gn.apc.org/menwith.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://duncan.gn.apc.org/menwith.htm">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> ) Hunter's Stones microwave tower in the distance.
Snowden Carr
Rock-strewn heather moorland sloping down to the east. Eastward view with the entirely innocuous ( LinkExternal link ) Hunter's Stones microwave tower in the distance.
Tree of Life Stone, Snowden Carr Prehistoric cup marked rock carving (possibly Bronze Age).  Despite the stone's modern name, it is not known whether the carving was intended to depict a tree.
Tree of Life Stone, Snowden Carr
Prehistoric cup marked rock carving (possibly Bronze Age). Despite the stone's modern name, it is not known whether the carving was intended to depict a tree.
Tree of Life Stone, Snowden Carr (detail) Detail of the prehistoric cup marked rock carving.
Tree of Life Stone, Snowden Carr (detail)
Detail of the prehistoric cup marked rock carving.
Low Snowden and Washburn Farm Looking northeastwards from Snowden Carr Road. Swinsty Reservoir beyond.
Low Snowden and Washburn Farm
Looking northeastwards from Snowden Carr Road. Swinsty Reservoir beyond.
Dob Park Seen from Snowden Carr Road, this farmland is the former site of Dob Park.  Dob Park Woods lie to the left and the ruined Dob Park Lodge is the speck on the skyline centre-right and just outside the gridsquare.
Dob Park
Seen from Snowden Carr Road, this farmland is the former site of Dob Park. Dob Park Woods lie to the left and the ruined Dob Park Lodge is the speck on the skyline centre-right and just outside the gridsquare.
Start of footpaths at Timble Ridge Beyond the stile three footpaths fan out through Beecroft Moor Plantation.
Start of footpaths at Timble Ridge
Beyond the stile three footpaths fan out through Beecroft Moor Plantation.
The western end of Timble Village Here there is a little green with an information board about the area (although in the village it only mentions an old oak).  To the left a little lane leads down to some houses and a farm.
The western end of Timble Village
Here there is a little green with an information board about the area (although in the village it only mentions an old oak). To the left a little lane leads down to some houses and a farm.
The old lane to Blubberhouses Moor, Great Timble This is shown as a through road to Bolton Bridge on Thomas Jeffreys's map of 1775.  Now it leads to a track over the moor that has been ruined by motor vehicles but has now had a traffic order to prohibit such abuse.  The brick building belongs to Sourby Old Farm.
The old lane to Blubberhouses Moor, Great Timble
This is shown as a through road to Bolton Bridge on Thomas Jeffreys's map of 1775. Now it leads to a track over the moor that has been ruined by motor vehicles but has now had a traffic order to prohibit such abuse. The brick building belongs to Sourby Old Farm.
The lane to the SE from Timble village This lane starts at the western end of the village and leads to High Field Farm and footpaths beyond it.  This view is looking E from a point just beyond a track to the N leading to the Timble Inn.
The lane to the SE from Timble village
This lane starts at the western end of the village and leads to High Field Farm and footpaths beyond it. This view is looking E from a point just beyond a track to the N leading to the Timble Inn.
Dob Park Bridge, Norwood This magnificent packhorse bridge is on an unsurfaced lane from Norwood southwards towards Otley.  Vehicles have to use the rather rough ford.
Dob Park Bridge, Norwood
This magnificent packhorse bridge is on an unsurfaced lane from Norwood southwards towards Otley. Vehicles have to use the rather rough ford.
Sword Point House, Norwood A house in an enviable position with a view across the Washburn valley.  Sword Point is the name of a sharp ridge up beyond the wood on the right.
Sword Point House, Norwood
A house in an enviable position with a view across the Washburn valley. Sword Point is the name of a sharp ridge up beyond the wood on the right.
New road sign at Sourby, Great Timble, Yorkshire This lane leads to Blubberhouses Moor, across which is an ancient highway to Beamsley and Bolton Bridge.  This has recently had traffic regulation orders imposed on it, for 5 years, due to the severe damage caused by recreational motorbikes and 4x4s.  (see also SE1653, which starts at the first telephone pole)
New road sign at Sourby, Great Timble, Yorkshire
This lane leads to Blubberhouses Moor, across which is an ancient highway to Beamsley and Bolton Bridge. This has recently had traffic regulation orders imposed on it, for 5 years, due to the severe damage caused by recreational motorbikes and 4x4s. (see also SE1653, which starts at the first telephone pole)
Sourby Old Farm, Great Timble, Yorkshire A typical Yorkshire Dales stone-built farmhouse.
Sourby Old Farm, Great Timble, Yorkshire
A typical Yorkshire Dales stone-built farmhouse.
Timble Village, Great Timble, North Yorkshire On the left is the Village Institute, and opposite it, out of sight, the Timble Inn.
Timble Village, Great Timble, North Yorkshire
On the left is the Village Institute, and opposite it, out of sight, the Timble Inn.
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Holt Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE1751 (Lat: 53.962496, Lng: -1.7273391)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

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Redding Hill
Ele: 168
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
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Lat/Long: 53.961732/-1.7217958
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Lat/Long: 53.9608862/-1.7211065
Buiding: ruined
Source: OS sheet 170, publ 1851
Lat/Long: 53.9600943/-1.7283506
Ele: 160
Source: OS Yorkshire 170,publ. 1851
Lat/Long: 53.9653043/-1.7243114
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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