Yokecliffe Wood

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Yokecliffe Wood

St John's Street, Wirksworth The main road through the town, the B5023. Coldwell Street joins from the left.
St John's Street, Wirksworth Credit: Bill Boaden

Yokecliffe Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Derbyshire, England. Spanning over 100 acres, it is nestled within the scenic landscape of the Peak District National Park. The wood is characterized by its diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The wood is predominantly comprised of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of woodland creatures. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which bloom vibrantly during the spring season.

Yokecliffe Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty while immersing themselves in the tranquility of nature. The paths wind through the wood, leading to open clearings and secluded spots where visitors can sit and admire the surroundings.

The wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of bird species. It provides an important habitat for many endangered and protected species, making it a site of conservation significance.

Yokecliffe Wood offers a range of recreational activities for visitors, including walking, birdwatching, and photography. It is a popular destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking solace in the natural world.

Overall, Yokecliffe Wood is a charming and vibrant woodland, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and experience the beauty of Derbyshire's countryside.

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Yokecliffe Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.081064/-1.5889059 or Grid Reference SK2753. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St John's Street, Wirksworth The main road through the town, the B5023. Coldwell Street joins from the left.
St John's Street, Wirksworth
The main road through the town, the B5023. Coldwell Street joins from the left.
St John's Street, Wirksworth The main road through the town. It is quite narrow anyway, so is not helped by some roadworks at the narrowest point.
St John's Street, Wirksworth
The main road through the town. It is quite narrow anyway, so is not helped by some roadworks at the narrowest point.
Wirksworth Cemetery Run by Derbyshire Dales District Council. The mower has produced a striking swirly effect.
Wirksworth Cemetery
Run by Derbyshire Dales District Council. The mower has produced a striking swirly effect.
Former quarry land near Wirksworth This is where quarry produce was prepared for removal by rail. Further down in the trees is Ravenstor railway station, now the terminus of a heritage railway.
Former quarry land near Wirksworth
This is where quarry produce was prepared for removal by rail. Further down in the trees is Ravenstor railway station, now the terminus of a heritage railway.
Path up to Middleton Top The hillside was once dominated by quarrying but has been successfully reclaimed by nature.
Path up to Middleton Top
The hillside was once dominated by quarrying but has been successfully reclaimed by nature.
Old Lane The route up from Wirksworth here enters the grounds of the National Stone Centre.
Old Lane
The route up from Wirksworth here enters the grounds of the National Stone Centre.
Former tropical reef at the National Stone Centre The relics of prehistoric tropical conditions uncovered by quarrying activity. There is also a bit of an opportunity to practise dry stone walling.
Former tropical reef at the National Stone Centre
The relics of prehistoric tropical conditions uncovered by quarrying activity. There is also a bit of an opportunity to practise dry stone walling.
Former quarry land above Wirksworth Looking down from the former Cromford and High Peak Railway track, which has now become the High Peak Trail.
Former quarry land above Wirksworth
Looking down from the former Cromford and High Peak Railway track, which has now become the High Peak Trail.
Middleton Incline One of several former inclines on the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. This one was 708 yards long with a gradient of 1 in 8 3/4. The route is now part of the High Peak Trail.
Middleton Incline
One of several former inclines on the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. This one was 708 yards long with a gradient of 1 in 8 3/4. The route is now part of the High Peak Trail.
Cattle near Middle Peak As seen from the High Peak Trail.
Cattle near Middle Peak
As seen from the High Peak Trail.
B5035 at Middleton As seen from the High Peak Trail. Part of the village can be seen as well as the Derwent valley in the distance.
B5035 at Middleton
As seen from the High Peak Trail. Part of the village can be seen as well as the Derwent valley in the distance.
Cattle at Middleton Top Looking upwards on Middleton Moor.
Cattle at Middleton Top
Looking upwards on Middleton Moor.
Redhill Quarry A former quarry which is now a nature reserve and a picnic site.
Redhill Quarry
A former quarry which is now a nature reserve and a picnic site.
Fields and barn below Middleton Top Looking down from the High Peak Trail.
Fields and barn below Middleton Top
Looking down from the High Peak Trail.
Path towards Wirksworth Quite a long descent through former quarry land.
Path towards Wirksworth
Quite a long descent through former quarry land.
Path towards Hopton The path stays on higher ground which now aids livestock farming, but formerly was subject to a lot of mining.
Path towards Hopton
The path stays on higher ground which now aids livestock farming, but formerly was subject to a lot of mining.
Field below Intake Quarry Part of the disused quarry can be seen at the top of the hill. The High Peak Trail and Pennine Bridleway pass across just below the top.
Field below Intake Quarry
Part of the disused quarry can be seen at the top of the hill. The High Peak Trail and Pennine Bridleway pass across just below the top.
Sheep grazing below Gallows Knoll Looking down towards the Ecclesbourne valley.
Sheep grazing below Gallows Knoll
Looking down towards the Ecclesbourne valley.
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Yokecliffe Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK2753 (Lat: 53.081064, Lng: -1.5889059)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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