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Kittle Point Wood

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Kittle Point Wood

Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park Credit: habiloid

Kittle Point Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated on the eastern edge of the county, it covers an area of approximately 100 acres, making it a substantial woodland in the region. The wood is part of the wider Kittle Point Forest, which spans several square miles and is renowned for its natural beauty.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a dense canopy, which casts dappled sunlight on the forest floor, giving the wood a magical and enchanting atmosphere. The undergrowth is rich with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, further enhancing its natural charm.

Kittle Point Wood is known for its abundant wildlife. The woodland is home to a range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. The wood also provides a habitat for mammals such as foxes, squirrels, and deer, which can often be seen roaming amongst the trees.

The wood is intersected by several footpaths and trails, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts. These paths meander through the woodland, offering breathtaking views and a chance to immerse oneself in nature. The wood is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognizing its importance for conservation and biodiversity.

Overall, Kittle Point Wood is a stunning and ecologically valuable woodland, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and accessible trails make it a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path, Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path and pylons, Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path and pylons, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Path through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Path through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Parts of Oakwell Hall date from the 15th century but the present building is largely due to John Batt in 1583, with some further modifications in the 17th century. In the 19th century it was used as a boarding school. When Charlotte Bronte lived at nearby Hartshead, she allegedly used Oakwell as the basis for 'Fieldhead' in the novel 'Shirley' (Fieldhead is in fact a local name for part of Birstall). The hall and its outbuildings are listed grade I (list entry 11344609) and now operated as a museum by Kirklees council (open at weekends). The grounds, along with the site of a former colliery and railway line, form Oakwell Country Park covering 45 hectares of woodland and open fields, which has a separate free car park. There are nature trails and a mountain bike route.
"Fiddlehead and Fernblades" by Adrian Moakes, Oakwell Hall Country Park "Fiddlehead and Fernblades" is a sculpture by Adrian Moakes (2008). It stands at the highest point of the colliery field of Oakwell Hall Country park, Birstall. The colliery field is the landscape site of Gomersal Pit which closed in 1973. The sculpture depicts ferns which formed the coal mined there. It is 6.5m high and is formed from galvanized tubular and sheet steel. It was officially opened on 19th October 2008.
"Fiddlehead and Fernblades" by Adrian Moakes, Oakwell Hall Country Park
"Fiddlehead and Fernblades" is a sculpture by Adrian Moakes (2008). It stands at the highest point of the colliery field of Oakwell Hall Country park, Birstall. The colliery field is the landscape site of Gomersal Pit which closed in 1973. The sculpture depicts ferns which formed the coal mined there. It is 6.5m high and is formed from galvanized tubular and sheet steel. It was officially opened on 19th October 2008.
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Route of an old railway line passing through the woods, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Warrens Lane, Oakwell Hall Country Park
Warrens Lane, Oakwell Hall Country Park
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Wakefield Road (B6135), Drighlington
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Drighlington Pharmacy, King Street (B6135), Drighlington
King Street (B6135), Drighlington
King Street (B6135), Drighlington
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Kittle Point Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE2128 (Lat: 53.751536, Lng: -1.6817849)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Kirklees

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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