Low Park Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Hambleton

England

Low Park Wood

Well, Long Lane The benchmark is cut into a concrete gatepost and remains in very good condition. — Well, Long Lane Credit: Mel Towler

Low Park Wood is a picturesque forest located in Yorkshire, England. Spanning over a sprawling area of land, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. It is situated in a rural setting, making it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility.

The wood is predominantly composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, birch, beech, and pine. The dense canopy created by these trees provides a cool and shaded atmosphere, ideal for leisurely walks and hikes. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to its charm and appeal.

Low Park Wood is home to a wide variety of wildlife, making it a haven for animal lovers and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot deer, foxes, badgers, and squirrels roaming freely in their natural habitat. The forest is also a nesting ground for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, providing an excellent opportunity for birdwatching.

The wood offers several well-maintained trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. There are also picnic areas and benches strategically placed throughout the forest, providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful meal amidst nature.

Overall, Low Park Wood offers a serene and idyllic setting, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or birdwatching, this woodland provides something for everyone to enjoy.

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Low Park Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.240918/-1.587259 or Grid Reference SE2682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Well, Long Lane

The benchmark is cut into a concrete gatepost and remains in very good condition.

Mel Towler

Well, Long Lane

There is a benchmark cut into the left hand concrete gatepost of the field entrance directly ahead.

Mel Towler

Well, Long Lane

The brick built farm building is on the south side of Long Lane. The benchmark can be seen on the corner of the brick wall, cut into the 4th and 5th brick courses that are above the concrete platform.

Mel Towler

Well, Long Lane

The brick built farm building is on the south side of Long Lane. There is a benchmark cut into the right corner of the gable end, just to the left of the feed bin. The mark is cut into the 4th and 5th brick courses that are above the concrete platform that the bin stands on.

Mel Towler

Well, St Michael's church

The benchmark is cut into the south-east face of the church tower.

Mel Towler

Well, St Michael's church

There is a benchmark cut into the south-east face of the church tower.

Mel Towler

Well, Ivy Cottage

According to the OS benchmark database there is a mark cut into the stone wall of Ivy Cottage. Areas of the wall have been rebuilt and no mark was found.

Mel Towler

Snape Castle in 2001

View from the east of the residential wing

Kevin Waterhouse

The Millbank Arms, Well

Humphrey Bolton

Well House, Well

Taken from the gate. Although apparently an 18C building, parts of it were built in the 14C according to the listing details. It is listed Grade I.

Humphrey Bolton

Almshouses chapel, Well

This was the chapel for the adjoining four almshouses, built in 1758.

Humphrey Bolton

Footpath through a farmyard

The path goes down the edge of the yard before eventually reaching a field.

Humphrey Bolton

St Michael's Almshouses, Well

A row of four almshouses and a chapel built in 1758.

Humphrey Bolton

Footpath across a field, Well

The path should go down and then to the left, following the edge of the field, but the trodden path goes across diagonally. There should be a path to the right, along the edge of the churchyard, but I could not see it.

Humphrey Bolton

Old Boundary Marker at Snap Institute

Township Boundary Marker set in the external wall to the left of the west entrance to Snape Institute, on the south side of Meadow Lane in Snape. Inscribed HERE / ENDETH / SNAPE / HY-RODE / 1755. The stone formerly stood at SE2584084900 on the west side of Kings Keld Bank on the boundary of Snape with Thorp and Thorp Perrow townships in Well Parish. Now entirely in Snape with Thorp parish. Milestone Society National ID: YN_SNAPE01pb

H Jones

Snape Castle

15th century castle. In 1532 John Neville (1493-1542) the 3rd Lord Latimer, married his third wife, Catherine Parr in the Castle chapel. Catherine Parr married King Henry VIII in 1543 after the death of John Neville.

Alison Stamp