Ravenscliffe Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Ravenscliffe Wood

The Station pub, Harrogate Road (A658), Bradford A closed down pub. — The Station pub, Harrogate Road (A658), Bradford Credit: habiloid

Ravenscliffe Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved woodlands in the region. The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, diverse flora, and rich wildlife.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which provide a stunning display of vibrant colors during the autumn season. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells and other wildflowers, creating a breathtaking sight in the springtime.

Ravenscliffe Wood is renowned for its tranquil and serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The woodland offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Along the way, one can encounter various wildlife species such as deer, foxes, and a wide range of bird species, including the majestic raven, from which the wood gets its name.

Additionally, Ravenscliffe Wood is home to an abundance of biodiversity, with numerous protected species of plants and animals inhabiting its grounds. The wood is carefully managed to ensure the preservation of its natural environment, with conservation efforts focused on maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

Overall, Ravenscliffe Wood stands as a testament to the beauty and importance of woodland preservation. Its stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and peaceful ambiance make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.817693/-1.7045843 or Grid Reference SE1935. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Station pub, Harrogate Road (A658), Bradford

A closed down pub.

habiloid

Remembrance box, Harrogate Road, Greengates

Painting utility cabinets in abstract or decorative designs has become a fashion in the last few years. This is the first I've seen on the theme of wartime remembrance. The text on the end reads "Commissioned by Friends of Greengates cenotaph. Bradford Street Art box 1 @bdstreetart". The last bit looks like a 'Twitter handle' but isn't. The group does however have a Facebook page showing several designs in the area. For the cenotaph, see SE1937 : Greengates War Memorial.

Stephen Craven

Roadworks, Harrogate Road, Greengates

The junction of New Line (A657) and Harrogate Road (A658) is being remodelled. Work has been going on for well over a year already and is nowhere near finished, and locals are getting rather annoyed about the delays, as the temporary 4-way traffic lights are increasing the congestion that the works are designed to ease. The building in the background is the former Seven Stars pub, now a row of shops. It is listed grade II (list entry 1133123) where it is dated to circa 1830-40, "rebuild of earlier inn or former building".

Stephen Craven

Roadworks at Greengates junction

The junction of New Line (A657) and Harrogate Road (A658) is being remodelled. Work has been going on for well over a year already and is nowhere near finished, and locals are getting rather annoyed about the delays, as the temporary 4-way traffic lights are increasing the congestion that the works are designed to ease. This view is looking along the new slip road that will avoid the traffic lights for traffic from Yeadon towards Calverley, but that only forms a small proportion of the throughput of the junction. How much it will actually reduce congestion is a moot point, but presumably traffic modelling has produced a positive cost-benefit ratio.

Stephen Craven

Phoenix House, Rushton Avenue, Bradford

Phoenix House is a Tribunal Service Court Building, dealing with Immigration and Asylum. It is all that remains of the huge English Electric Phoenix Works site which closed in the 1990s. Link

The site is now a Morrisons Supermarket, a B & Q store and a small retail park.

Stephen Armstrong

Shopping Parade, Mortimer Avenue, Bradford

Situated on the west side of Mortimer Avenue, in the Bradford Moor estate. From late 1981 until 1983/4 my wife and I ran a grocery/sandwich shop in the 2nd unit from the right. At that time the 1st unit was a very good Fish and Chip shop, the 2 middle units were Bradford Moor Library, and the 2 units at the far end were an Off License Shop. In more recent times the 2 right hand units became, and possibly still are, Mortimer House Children's Centre SE1834 : Mortimer House Children's Centre - Mortimer Avenue. There was also a parade on the east side of the road which probably had 6 units also, but I can only remember 4. There was a Hardware Shop, a Wholesale Pie Maker (who supplied us with delicious Pork Pies), a Newsagent, and a Ladies Hair Salon. Both parades later fell into dereliction but the east side was demolished and replaced with housing.

Stephen Armstrong

George V Postbox, Palin Avenue / Upper Rushton Road, Bradford

Postbox No. BD3 311, looking like it's recently had a fresh coat of paint.

Stephen Armstrong

Palin Avenue / Upper Rushton Road Junction, Bradford

Showing the position of the postbox SE1834 : George V Postbox, Palin Avenue / Upper Rushton Road, Bradford.

Stephen Armstrong

Bradford Road

Where the Leeds to Bradford road crosses a former railway line.

Richard Webb

Shipley Branch

A tree filled railway cutting under Bradford Road.

Richard Webb

Daleside Road

Richard Webb

The Old Barn, Woodhall Hills

One of several former farm buildings now converted to upmarket dwellings.

Stephen Craven

Garden, Woodhall Hills

The building in the background is one of several former farm buildings now converted to upmarket dwellings. It was originally back-to-back workers' cottages. The garden belongs to the owner of one of them, who told us that the space was formerly the site of Bradford Council's workmen's depot demolished in 2015. It was open to the public on this particular date as part of the Calverley Open Gardens initiative.

Stephen Craven

Garden, Woodhall Hills (2)

The garden belongs to the owner of a nearby house, who told us that the space was formerly the site of Bradford Council's workmen's depot demolished in 2015. It was open to the public on this particular date as part of the Calverley Open Gardens initiative.

Stephen Craven