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Renton Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Renton 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

Renton Wood is a picturesque forest located in Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Renton Wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is predominantly composed of oak, beech, and birch trees, which provide a lush and vibrant canopy throughout the year. Visitors can also expect to find a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and fungi scattered throughout the forest floor, creating a colorful and enchanting landscape.

Renton Wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, squirrels, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot woodpeckers, owls, and other feathered inhabitants of the forest.

Visitors to Renton Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails, perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the area. The forest also offers picnic areas, benches, and viewpoints for visitors to relax and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Overall, Renton Wood is a peaceful and idyllic retreat, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.970374/-1.6956708 or Grid Reference SE2052. 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.
Swinsty Reservoir A view of the lakeside picnic area at Swinsty, taken looking North west.
Swinsty Reservoir
A view of the lakeside picnic area at Swinsty, taken looking North west.
Fewston Church Dedicated to St Michael and St Lawrence
Fewston Church
Dedicated to St Michael and St Lawrence
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.
Swinsty Reservoir from Fewston Embankment The out fall from Fewston Reservoir feeds immediately into Swinsty Reservoir. The grass bank and the trees in the foreground are in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE1854">SE1854</a>, the island at the centre of the photograph and the far bank are in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE1954">SE1954</a>
Swinsty Reservoir from Fewston Embankment
The out fall from Fewston Reservoir feeds immediately into Swinsty Reservoir. The grass bank and the trees in the foreground are in SE1854, the island at the centre of the photograph and the far bank are in SE1954
Swinsty Reservoir, Washburn Valley One of four large reservoirs in the Washburn Valley, Swinsty holds 866 million gallons and was completed in 1876. This was taken looking SW about 3.00 pm on a cold December afternoon.
Swinsty Reservoir, Washburn Valley
One of four large reservoirs in the Washburn Valley, Swinsty holds 866 million gallons and was completed in 1876. This was taken looking SW about 3.00 pm on a cold December afternoon.
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.
Forest Ride, Little Timble, North Yorkshire There is something mysterious about conifer plantations. This view is from the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir.
Forest Ride, Little Timble, North Yorkshire
There is something mysterious about conifer plantations. This view is from the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir.
Path and Stumps, Little Timble, North Yorkshire The path is the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir, seen in the distance. The stumps are in a clear-felled area of conifer plantation.
Path and Stumps, Little Timble, North Yorkshire
The path is the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir, seen in the distance. The stumps are in a clear-felled area of conifer plantation.
Road junction near Dob Park, Norwood, North Yorkshire This is a triangular junction, although the lane to the left (not visible in the photo) down to Dob Park Packhorse Bridge is not fit for modern traffic (other than bicycles!). The wood is called Hanging Bank.
Road junction near Dob Park, Norwood, North Yorkshire
This is a triangular junction, although the lane to the left (not visible in the photo) down to Dob Park Packhorse Bridge is not fit for modern traffic (other than bicycles!). The wood is called Hanging Bank.
Dob Park Ford, Norwood, North Yorkshire This is the ford alongside the packhorse bridge. The river is the Washburn.
Dob Park Ford, Norwood, North Yorkshire
This is the ford alongside the packhorse bridge. The river is the Washburn.
Footpath near Dob Park Bridge, Norwood, North Yorkshire This well-used public footpath follows the north-east bank of the River Washburn (looking to the south-east).
Footpath near Dob Park Bridge, Norwood, North Yorkshire
This well-used public footpath follows the north-east bank of the River Washburn (looking to the south-east).
Mossy wall and wet field, Norwood, North Yorkshire This is taken looking westward from the lane to Dob Park Bridge.
Mossy wall and wet field, Norwood, North Yorkshire
This is taken looking westward from the lane to Dob Park Bridge.
Swinsty Reservoir Dam Taken from Jack Hill Lane, this view shows the earth embankment on the south side of the dam, which is stone faced on the reservoir side. Swinsty is the 3rd of 4 reservoirs as one goes downstream along the washburn Valley, and was originally constructed to serve the city of Leeds.
Swinsty Reservoir Dam
Taken from Jack Hill Lane, this view shows the earth embankment on the south side of the dam, which is stone faced on the reservoir side. Swinsty is the 3rd of 4 reservoirs as one goes downstream along the washburn Valley, and was originally constructed to serve the city of Leeds.
Swinsty Hall
Swinsty Hall
Arthur Adamson Memorial Bridge across Timble Gill Beck
Arthur Adamson Memorial Bridge across Timble Gill Beck
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Renton Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE2052 (Lat: 53.970374, Lng: -1.6956708)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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