Bridle Road Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Bridle Road Wood

Nidderdale Weir This weir used to serve the nearby corn mill which is now a saw mill.
Nidderdale Weir Credit: Stuart and Fiona Jackson

Bridle Road Wood is a serene forest located in Yorkshire, England. It is a nature lover's paradise, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The wood is nestled in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Bridle Road Wood boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These majestic trees provide a dense canopy, creating a cool and shaded environment even on the hottest summer days.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained bridle roads, which were historically used for horseback riding. These paths now offer an opportunity for visitors to explore the wood on foot or by bicycle. Along the way, one can admire the abundance of wildflowers, listen to the melodious songs of birds, and occasionally spot woodland creatures such as deer, foxes, and rabbits.

Bridle Road Wood is not only a haven for wildlife but also a valuable ecological site. It is home to several rare plant species and provides crucial habitat for numerous birds and insects. As a result, the wood has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by the local authorities.

Visitors to Bridle Road Wood can enjoy a tranquil picnic amidst the natural beauty, or simply find a quiet spot to relax and unwind. It is a place where one can truly reconnect with nature and experience the wonders of the Yorkshire countryside.

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Bridle Road Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.0586/-1.6865177 or Grid Reference SE2062. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Nidderdale Weir This weir used to serve the nearby corn mill which is now a saw mill.
Nidderdale Weir
This weir used to serve the nearby corn mill which is now a saw mill.
Dacre Banks
Dacre Banks
Dacre Banks Sports Club
Dacre Banks Sports Club
Dusty Miller Restaurant, Low Laithe The photo would have been even better last week - unfortunately it was raining hard!
Dusty Miller Restaurant, Low Laithe
The photo would have been even better last week - unfortunately it was raining hard!
Braisty Woods Farm Historical home of the Skaife family.
Braisty Woods Farm
Historical home of the Skaife family.
Across Nidderdale The River Nidd in the valley, Summer Bridge in the far distance on the left. Seen from the footpath running along the old railway to Pateley Bridge.
Across Nidderdale
The River Nidd in the valley, Summer Bridge in the far distance on the left. Seen from the footpath running along the old railway to Pateley Bridge.
Collapsed wall, Low Hall Wood One of the walls lining the old railway line. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/440183">SE1960 : Course of old railway, Nidderdale</a>.
Collapsed wall, Low Hall Wood
One of the walls lining the old railway line. See SE1960 : Course of old railway, Nidderdale.
Old railway and silage bales, Low Hall Plastic-wrapped bales for silage are stacked on the old railway near Dacre. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/440183">SE1960 : Course of old railway, Nidderdale</a>.
Old railway and silage bales, Low Hall
Plastic-wrapped bales for silage are stacked on the old railway near Dacre. See SE1960 : Course of old railway, Nidderdale.
Low Hall, Nidderdale Dowgill Farm in the background, across the valley.
Low Hall, Nidderdale
Dowgill Farm in the background, across the valley.
Dacre Banks village hall The village hall looks out over a small triangular green near the centre of the village.
Dacre Banks village hall
The village hall looks out over a small triangular green near the centre of the village.
Dacre Banks village centre Taken from the small village green, this shot shows the central part of the village.
Dacre Banks village centre
Taken from the small village green, this shot shows the central part of the village.
Forestry Vehicles nr Lead Wath Wood Yard Tractors and trailers of various ages are scattered around the wood yard.
Forestry Vehicles nr Lead Wath Wood Yard
Tractors and trailers of various ages are scattered around the wood yard.
Village sign (Dacre Banks) This village sign stands just outside the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church
Village sign (Dacre Banks)
This village sign stands just outside the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church
Timber yard at Summerbridge This timber yard stands near the bridge over the River Nidd on the outskirts of Summerbridge.
Timber yard at Summerbridge
This timber yard stands near the bridge over the River Nidd on the outskirts of Summerbridge.
Seen Better Days Ford tractor that has seen better days & a proper cab, that is used for forestry operations in Lead Wath & Hawkshaw Gill Wood's.
Seen Better Days
Ford tractor that has seen better days & a proper cab, that is used for forestry operations in Lead Wath & Hawkshaw Gill Wood's.
Former rail line near Dacre The remains of the Harrogate to Pateley Bridge line near Dacre. The last passenger train came this way in 1951 and goods traffic ceased in 1964, after which the track was taken up.
Former rail line near Dacre
The remains of the Harrogate to Pateley Bridge line near Dacre. The last passenger train came this way in 1951 and goods traffic ceased in 1964, after which the track was taken up.
Low Hall Farm
Low Hall Farm
New York Mill Now offices and small business premises.
New York Mill
Now offices and small business premises.
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Bridle Road Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE2062 (Lat: 54.0586, Lng: -1.6865177)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.0586,-1.6865177
Man Made: survey_point
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 54.0579376/-1.67896
Summerbridge
Place: village
Wikidata: Q7637546
Wikipedia: en:Summerbridge, North Yorkshire
Lat/Long: 54.0573493/-1.6929373
Post Office
Summerbridge Post Office
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/6553230/summerbridge
Lat/Long: 54.0571138/-1.6931302
Booth: K6
Removed Amenity: telephone
Lat/Long: 54.0566142/-1.6927711
Bus Stop
Summerbridge, Flying Dutchman PH (Northwestbound)
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Network: DalesBus
Operator: Harrogate Bus Company
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 54.0576151/-1.693993
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 54.0607407/-1.6865069
Post Box
Post Box Type: pillar
Lat/Long: 54.0571212/-1.693195
Bus Stop
Summerbridge, Flying Dutchman PH (Southeastbound)
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YND24550
Naptan NaptanCode: 32024550
Network: DalesBus
Operator: Harrogate Bus Company
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 54.0575168/-1.6936963
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 54.057146/-1.6935401
Helme Pasture Lodges and Cottages
Addr City: Harrogate
Addr Postcode: HG3 4DR
Addr Suburb: Summerbridge
Operator: Helme Pasture
Tourism: chalet
Website: https://www.helmepasture.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 54.0605906/-1.6882253
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.0607088/-1.6904226
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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