Liley Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Liley Wood

Whitley Lower, St Mary's and Michael's church This is the south-east facing wall of the church, and on the 5th course of stone is a cut benchmark. — Whitley Lower, St Mary's and Michael's church Credit: Mel Towler

Liley Wood is a captivating forest located in Yorkshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, the wood is home to an array of diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.

The forest is characterized by its lush greenery, with towering trees creating a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, casting enchanting shadows on the forest floor. The wood boasts a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which contribute to the area's overall biodiversity.

Liley Wood is a paradise for birdwatchers, as it is a favored habitat for numerous avian species. Visitors can spot a wide range of birds, from the melodious song thrush to the majestic tawny owl. Additionally, the wood provides a tranquil setting for woodland creatures such as deer, squirrels, and rabbits, which can often be observed in their natural habitat.

Nature enthusiasts can explore the wood via well-maintained trails that wind their way through the forest, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for peaceful walks. The forest's diverse ecosystem also makes it an ideal spot for educational visits, providing an opportunity to learn about the importance of conservation and sustainable management of woodland habitats.

Liley Wood is not only a sanctuary for wildlife but also a place of respite for visitors seeking solace in nature. Its serene atmosphere and picturesque surroundings make it a popular destination for picnics, photography, and simply enjoying the beauty of the natural world.

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Liley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.654959/-1.6818917 or Grid Reference SE2117. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Whitley Lower, St Mary's and Michael's church

This is the south-east facing wall of the church, and on the 5th course of stone is a cut benchmark.

Mel Towler

Whitley Lower, St Mary's and Michael's church

A wider angle showing the south-east facing wall of the church, and on the 5th course of stone is a cut benchmark.

Mel Towler

Whitley Lower, Woolpack PH

The pub is on the north side of Whitley Road; according to older OS maps there is a benchmark cut into this front facia. The wall is badly weathered on some of the lower courses of stone and nothing could be found.

Mel Towler

Mirfield Station artwork

yorkshirelad

Mirfield Station road underpass

yorkshirelad

Sprinter departing Mirfield

Unit 150106 departs on time at 9.40 with the Northern service from Leeds to Wigan.

Stephen Craven

Substation near Mirfield railway station

It's not a railway substation, as this line is not yet electrified. See also SE2019 : Electricity Substation No 16 - Station Road.

Stephen Craven

Railway bridge over Hopton New Road

There are actually two bridges here, a relatively narrow one that now only carries one westbound track, and a much wider one, forming a short tunnel, that runs beneath the island platform of the two eastbound tracks. On the left abutment is a mural saying "Welcome to Mirfield". I did take a close-up of it, but found that someone else had submitted a virtually identical shot only a week earlier SE2019 : Mirfield Station artwork. To the right, a Council workman pushes a traditional dustcart.

Stephen Craven

Modern houses on Back Station Road

The development occupies the site of the former South Brook woollen mill, though the mill building didn't come right up to the road.

Stephen Craven

Entrance to South Brook Gardens, off Back Station Road

The development occupies the site of the former South Brook woollen mill SE2019 : Southbrook Mill, Mirfield, built in 1881, enlarged in 1896 and demolished in 2009, of which the only remains are some carved words now situated on a wall half a mile away SE2118 : South Brook Mill 1881 enlarged 1896.

Stephen Craven

Former Co-operative store, Waste Lane, Mirfield

The inscription above the original entrance, readable on the original high-resolution image (available on request) is "Mirfield Industrial Co-operative Society Limited Branch No. 25" (at least I make the number 25, which also appears at the top of the inscription, rather than 1 as suggested by another contributor SE2019 : Mirfield Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd - No 1 Branch - Waste Lane.

Stephen Craven

Waste Lane, Mirfield

The lane once led up to a quarry of the same name, but is now a residential street, though there is a small recreation ground here. Far right is the start of a ginnel called Chadwick Fold Lane (Chadwick Fold being a former farm that has also vanished).

Stephen Craven

Gas valves, Hopton New Road, Mirfield

Stephen Craven

Plaque on Hopton Bridge

The plaque on the north-east bridge pier says it was originally built in 1896, rebuilt in 1983 by the (short lived) West Yorkshire Metropolitan County Council.

Stephen Craven

The Flowerpot pub and adjacent houses

An Ossett Brewery pub. See also SE2019 : The Flowerpot, Lower Hopton.

Stephen Craven

Footpath from Lower Hopton to Upper Hopton

Stephen Craven

Footbridge over Valance Beck

There was a surveyor working nearby, who explained he was working on flood modelling of this stream. It looks innocent enough, but a local newspaper report from 2019 Link

explains that the beck does have a history of flooding properties lower down the hill.