Brim Bray Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Brim Bray Wood

Drift Lane Walled track leading towards the Drovers Inn, Dallowgill now adopted by the Ripon Rowell Walk.
Drift Lane Credit: Chris Heaton

Brim Bray Wood, located in Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque woodland that spans across a vast area. Known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem, the woodland is a popular destination for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts alike.

Covered in a lush canopy of trees, Brim Bray Wood boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna. The woodland is primarily composed of native species, including oak, beech, and birch trees, which provide a haven for numerous bird species, small mammals, and insects. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Visitors to Brim Bray Wood can explore a network of well-maintained trails that wind their way through the woodland. These paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and lead to hidden gems such as tranquil ponds and clear streams. Along the way, hikers may encounter wildlife sightings, such as deer, rabbits, and a variety of bird species.

The woodland also holds historical significance, with ancient remnants of human activity dating back centuries. Archaeological sites, including burial mounds and stone circles, can be found within the woodland, offering a glimpse into the area's rich past.

Brim Bray Wood is a designated nature reserve, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and the protection of its delicate ecosystem. Visitors are encouraged to respect the woodland's tranquility and adhere to guidelines to maintain the area's ecological balance.

Overall, Brim Bray Wood is a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts, providing a serene and enriching experience in the heart of Yorkshire's countryside.

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Brim Bray Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.11391/-1.6698096 or Grid Reference SE2168. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Drift Lane Walled track leading towards the Drovers Inn, Dallowgill now adopted by the Ripon Rowell Walk.
Drift Lane
Walled track leading towards the Drovers Inn, Dallowgill now adopted by the Ripon Rowell Walk.
Road on Skelding Moor Narrow moorland road crossing Skelding Moor - the gorse already starting to flower despite still in the month of January.
Road on Skelding Moor
Narrow moorland road crossing Skelding Moor - the gorse already starting to flower despite still in the month of January.
Road over Skelding Moor to Harper Hill Narrow road from Low Grantley to Harper Hill
Road over Skelding Moor to Harper Hill
Narrow road from Low Grantley to Harper Hill
Skelding Moor Moorland landscape near Grantley
Skelding Moor
Moorland landscape near Grantley
Old Gatepost. inscribed with the letters GM and numbers 1672. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3056118">SE2270 : Old Gatepost (detail).</a>
Old Gatepost.
inscribed with the letters GM and numbers 1672. SE2270 : Old Gatepost (detail).
Old Gatepost (detail). <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3056115">SE2270 : Old Gatepost.</a>
Old Gatepost (detail).
Footpath from Redmires towards Lumley Moor.
Footpath from Redmires towards Lumley Moor.
Moorland edge off Drift Lane Close to the limits of improved land is this area of attractive moorland grasses, sedges and heather. Higher ground in the distance has improved grassland.
Moorland edge off Drift Lane
Close to the limits of improved land is this area of attractive moorland grasses, sedges and heather. Higher ground in the distance has improved grassland.
Drift Lane A bridleway near the moor edge. One could spend a happy hour or two here in late summer picking the huge crop of hedgerow blackberries.
Drift Lane
A bridleway near the moor edge. One could spend a happy hour or two here in late summer picking the huge crop of hedgerow blackberries.
Where the fields meet Skelding Moor Just off Ripon Rowel Walk
Where the fields meet Skelding Moor
Just off Ripon Rowel Walk
Track north of Redmires Looking down the arrow straight track that runs from the lane at Redmires House to woods that conceal Lumley Moor Reservoir
Track north of Redmires
Looking down the arrow straight track that runs from the lane at Redmires House to woods that conceal Lumley Moor Reservoir
Straight On! This lanes runs across Skelding Moor from Drift Lane to Bonfire Hill almost without a curve for over a mile.
Straight On!
This lanes runs across Skelding Moor from Drift Lane to Bonfire Hill almost without a curve for over a mile.
Lumley Moor Reservoir Much rain is needed to raise the water level.
Lumley Moor Reservoir
Much rain is needed to raise the water level.
Drift Lane towards Belford
Drift Lane towards Belford
Heatherlands, near High Grantley
Heatherlands, near High Grantley
Road at the entrance to Grantley Thwaites Looking westward.
Road at the entrance to Grantley Thwaites
Looking westward.
Drift Lane (Track) at Toft Ridge Looking northward.
Drift Lane (Track) at Toft Ridge
Looking northward.
A steady downhill The minor road dropping off Skelding Moor towards the farmland below. The hill in the distance, complete with tower is How Hill on the Fountains Abbey estate, whilst the rather obvious white blob to the right is the incinerator plant at Alleron park to the east of Knaresborough.
A steady downhill
The minor road dropping off Skelding Moor towards the farmland below. The hill in the distance, complete with tower is How Hill on the Fountains Abbey estate, whilst the rather obvious white blob to the right is the incinerator plant at Alleron park to the east of Knaresborough.
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Brim Bray Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE2168 (Lat: 54.11391, Lng: -1.6698096)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Located within 500m of 54.11391,-1.6698096
Norberry Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Source Name: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 54.112528/-1.6646232
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.1123377/-1.6695918
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.115364/-1.6740819
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