Hugset Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Hugset Wood

"The Villa" at Barnby Basin Once the western terminus of the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal. The actual basin was just behind this house. The canal facilitated the movement of coal. Stanhope and Higham collieries were close by.
"The Villa" at Barnby Basin Credit: Neil Theasby

Hugset Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 300 acres, it is nestled within the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The wood is named after the nearby village of Hugset, which is renowned for its charming rural setting.

The woodland is predominantly made up of native tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and ash. These trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter, making Hugset Wood a haven for a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors can expect to see a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.

There are several walking trails that crisscross the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their leisure. These paths wind through ancient trees, across babbling streams, and up gentle hills, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Hugset Wood is also home to a rich and vibrant ecosystem of plants and flowers. In the spring, the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, creating a stunning display of color and fragrance. During the summer months, wildflowers such as primroses and foxgloves bloom, attracting bees and butterflies.

The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and families looking to enjoy a peaceful day out in the countryside. With its tranquil atmosphere and stunning scenery, Hugset Wood truly captures the essence of Yorkshire's natural beauty.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Hugset Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.556793/-1.5441125 or Grid Reference SE3006. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"The Villa" at Barnby Basin Once the western terminus of the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal. The actual basin was just behind this house. The canal facilitated the movement of coal. Stanhope and Higham collieries were close by.
"The Villa" at Barnby Basin
Once the western terminus of the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal. The actual basin was just behind this house. The canal facilitated the movement of coal. Stanhope and Higham collieries were close by.
On the edge of Hugset Wood
On the edge of Hugset Wood
Oak Cottage at Higham Bottom
Oak Cottage at Higham Bottom
At Silkstone Golf Club With the club house half-hidden in the trees. The bell is dedicated to the memory of a former member now deceased.
At Silkstone Golf Club
With the club house half-hidden in the trees. The bell is dedicated to the memory of a former member now deceased.
Barugh Trig Point Flush Bracket S4237
Barugh Trig Point Flush Bracket S4237
Field views from Barugh Trig Point
Field views from Barugh Trig Point
Old milestone The A635 leaves the Huddersfield route and leads westwards towards Shepley Lane Head.  This is another of the West Riding County Council 1893/94 milestones.  It is on the south side of Barugh Green Road, pronounced Bark.  The spelling on the stone is BARAUGH.
It needs not only repainting, but a minor repair to the corner as well.

Milestone Society National ID: YS_BNHF02
Old milestone
The A635 leaves the Huddersfield route and leads westwards towards Shepley Lane Head. This is another of the West Riding County Council 1893/94 milestones. It is on the south side of Barugh Green Road, pronounced Bark. The spelling on the stone is BARAUGH. It needs not only repainting, but a minor repair to the corner as well. Milestone Society National ID: YS_BNHF02
Houses on Barnsley Road, Dodworth
Houses on Barnsley Road, Dodworth
View to Kexbrough over South Yorkshire countryside From  the lane that leads from Barnby Green to Barnby Furnace
View to Kexbrough over South Yorkshire countryside
From the lane that leads from Barnby Green to Barnby Furnace
All Saints Church, Silkstone A Christian church has stood here since before 1066 with the current building dating back to the twelfth century with various additions having been made since it was first built.
All Saints Church, Silkstone
A Christian church has stood here since before 1066 with the current building dating back to the twelfth century with various additions having been made since it was first built.
Dog walker on the Silkstone Waggonway trail Constructed in 1809, the waggonway was created to take tubs of coal from the workings at Silkstone to Barnby Basin - the terminus of the Aire and Calder Canal - a mile and a half to the north. The tubs were pulled on rails by horses.
Dog walker on the Silkstone Waggonway trail
Constructed in 1809, the waggonway was created to take tubs of coal from the workings at Silkstone to Barnby Basin - the terminus of the Aire and Calder Canal - a mile and a half to the north. The tubs were pulled on rails by horses.
Low Mill Farm
Low Mill Farm
Dilapidated building at Low Mill Farm There appears to be some sort of kiln chimney to the right of this structure.
Dilapidated building at Low Mill Farm
There appears to be some sort of kiln chimney to the right of this structure.
Silkstone Waggonway sign See the Wikipedia entry for this historic coal tramway: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silkstone_Waggonway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silkstone_Waggonway">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Silkstone Waggonway sign
See the Wikipedia entry for this historic coal tramway: LinkExternal link
Evidence of Silkstone Waggonway For fifty to sixty years in the mid-nineteenth century the waggonway facilitated the transport of coal from the Silkstone area to the canal basin at Barnby -  two miles north of the village. The coal tubs were pulled along the rails by horses.
Evidence of Silkstone Waggonway
For fifty to sixty years in the mid-nineteenth century the waggonway facilitated the transport of coal from the Silkstone area to the canal basin at Barnby - two miles north of the village. The coal tubs were pulled along the rails by horses.
Unusual grave in Silkstone churchyard Attributed to Thomas Peigham, Vicar of Silkstone 1677-89.
Unusual grave in Silkstone churchyard
Attributed to Thomas Peigham, Vicar of Silkstone 1677-89.
Huskar Disaster Monument in Silkstone churchyard Erected in memory of the twenty six children who tragically died in the Huskar coalmine disaster of July 4th 1838. For Wikipedia page see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huskar_Pit" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huskar_Pit">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Closer detail of inscriptions:-
Front face of monument:<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939983" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939983">Link</a>
North face of monument:<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939991" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939991">Link</a>
South face of monument:<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939996" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939996">Link</a>
Huskar Disaster Monument in Silkstone churchyard
Erected in memory of the twenty six children who tragically died in the Huskar coalmine disaster of July 4th 1838. For Wikipedia page see LinkExternal link Closer detail of inscriptions:- Front face of monument:Link North face of monument:Link South face of monument:Link
Front face of the Huskar disaster monument In Silkstone All Saints churchyard. In memory of the twenty six children who died in a nearby coalmine on July 4th 1838. For Wikipedia entry see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huskar_Pit" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huskar_Pit">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
For a full view of the monument go here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939977" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939977">Link</a>
Front face of the Huskar disaster monument
In Silkstone All Saints churchyard. In memory of the twenty six children who died in a nearby coalmine on July 4th 1838. For Wikipedia entry see LinkExternal link For a full view of the monument go here: Link
Show me another place!

Hugset Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE3006 (Lat: 53.556793, Lng: -1.5441125)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Barnsley

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///lawful.deals.polar. Near Silkstone, South Yorkshire

Nearby Locations

Higham Bottom Hugset Wood

Related Wikis

Higham, South Yorkshire

Higham is a village in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. The village falls within the Dodworth ward of the Barnsley MBC...

Silkstone glassworks

Silkstone glassworks is situated at Pot House Hamlet, a historic former industrial site in Silkstone, South Yorkshire, England. A glass works was established...

Barugh Green

Barugh Green (locally pronounced as Bark Green or occasionally mis-pronounced as Bart Green) is a semi-rural commuter village in the metropolitan borough...

Church of All Saints, Silkstone

The Church of All Saints is the parish church in the village of Silkstone in South Yorkshire, England. It is a Church of England church in the Diocese...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.556793,-1.5441125
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.5606563/-1.5434946
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.557079/-1.5492294
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.556229/-1.5511212
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Hugset Wood?

Leave your review of Hugset Wood below (or comments, questions and feedback).