Belmont Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Belmont Wood

Hardware Shop, Castlegate, Knaresborough
Hardware Shop, Castlegate, Knaresborough Credit: Doug Elliot

Belmont Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this woodland offers a serene and tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, Belmont Wood is a mix of ancient trees and diverse flora and fauna. The wood is primarily comprised of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and vibrant canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained trails, making it easily accessible for visitors to explore. These trails meander through the wood, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of wildlife in their natural habitat. It is not uncommon to spot deer, rabbits, and an array of bird species while wandering through the wood.

Belmont Wood is also home to a number of important historical and archaeological features. There are remnants of ancient settlements and burial grounds that date back to the Iron Age and Roman times, providing a fascinating insight into the area's rich cultural heritage.

Visitors to Belmont Wood can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The wood is particularly popular during the autumn months when the leaves transform into a stunning palette of reds, oranges, and golds.

Overall, Belmont Wood is a captivating woodland that offers both natural beauty and historical significance. Whether seeking solace in nature or exploring the area's past, this wood is a must-visit destination in Yorkshire.

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Belmont Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.004634/-1.4801296 or Grid Reference SE3456. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hardware Shop, Castlegate, Knaresborough
Hardware Shop, Castlegate, Knaresborough
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle
Approach to Knaresborough Castle
Approach to Knaresborough Castle
Market Square, Knaresborough
Market Square, Knaresborough
Victorian Railway Viaduct, Knaresborough View of River Nidd from Castle Plateau.
Victorian Railway Viaduct, Knaresborough
View of River Nidd from Castle Plateau.
Hannah's House, Castlegate, Knaresborough Dated 1622, one of the oldest buildings in Knaresborough.  Now a restaurant.
Hannah's House, Castlegate, Knaresborough
Dated 1622, one of the oldest buildings in Knaresborough. Now a restaurant.
River Nidd near Knaresborough The Nidd flows through a steep tree lined gorge.
River Nidd near Knaresborough
The Nidd flows through a steep tree lined gorge.
Knaresborough from the A59 road bridge This bridge view is from the A59 looking South down the river valley towards the rail bridge.
Knaresborough from the A59 road bridge
This bridge view is from the A59 looking South down the river valley towards the rail bridge.
Silver Street Knaresborough View from High Street of the Junction / mini traffic island between the cobbled Silver Street (leading to Market Place) and Fisher Street
Silver Street Knaresborough
View from High Street of the Junction / mini traffic island between the cobbled Silver Street (leading to Market Place) and Fisher Street
Forest Moor Road, Calcutt
Forest Moor Road, Calcutt
Starbeck level crossing The barriers were down and a train was crossing so no, I wasn't driving at the time.  Not a great photo but a crossing in action.
Starbeck level crossing
The barriers were down and a train was crossing so no, I wasn't driving at the time. Not a great photo but a crossing in action.
Starbeck Junior School and war memorial. I tried all sorts of angles but could not get a shot round the tree.  Must pack an axe with my camera.  A lovely old solid stone built building typical of this area.
Starbeck Junior School and war memorial.
I tried all sorts of angles but could not get a shot round the tree. Must pack an axe with my camera. A lovely old solid stone built building typical of this area.
Starbeck Methodist Church Unusual for this area, this church is brick built.
Starbeck Methodist Church
Unusual for this area, this church is brick built.
Starbeck baths. Lovely old building.  They tried to make me learn to swim here.  As an adult I can see the attraction in this building.  As a child............
Starbeck baths.
Lovely old building. They tried to make me learn to swim here. As an adult I can see the attraction in this building. As a child............
Stone gates in Starbeck. The buildings beyond are now residential.  I suspect that at some time in the past there was work going on in there.
Stone gates in Starbeck.
The buildings beyond are now residential. I suspect that at some time in the past there was work going on in there.
St Robert's Chapel, Knaresborough This is the remains of a cave between the riverside lane and the River Nidd.  St Robert was the son of a mayor of York, and was born c.1160 and died in 1218.  He spent most of his life as a hermit in the cave, most of which has been eroded and washed away by the river.  What remains are the access steps, altar and stone bed - too small for him to be able to lie straight.
St Robert's Chapel, Knaresborough
This is the remains of a cave between the riverside lane and the River Nidd. St Robert was the son of a mayor of York, and was born c.1160 and died in 1218. He spent most of his life as a hermit in the cave, most of which has been eroded and washed away by the river. What remains are the access steps, altar and stone bed - too small for him to be able to lie straight.
Knaresborough Castle Knaresborough Castle seen through an arch of the railway bridge, from a rowing boat on the River Nidd. (You will have to imagine the boat hire landing stages which were on the bottom of the original picture which I cut off, along with the rower's face!)
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle seen through an arch of the railway bridge, from a rowing boat on the River Nidd. (You will have to imagine the boat hire landing stages which were on the bottom of the original picture which I cut off, along with the rower's face!)
The Dropping Well and Mother Shipton's Cave I was amazed to find that this grid square for Knaresborough didn't have a picture of The Dropping Well and Mother Shipton's Cave, so here it is.
The Dropping Well in the foreground calcifies objects left hanging underneath the water dripping down the cliff. Plenty of teddy bears have been turned to stone, and various hats. In the background is the entrance to Mother Shipton's cave - she was reputed to be a prophetess 500 years ago.
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The Dropping Well and Mother Shipton's Cave
I was amazed to find that this grid square for Knaresborough didn't have a picture of The Dropping Well and Mother Shipton's Cave, so here it is. The Dropping Well in the foreground calcifies objects left hanging underneath the water dripping down the cliff. Plenty of teddy bears have been turned to stone, and various hats. In the background is the entrance to Mother Shipton's cave - she was reputed to be a prophetess 500 years ago. For more information see LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link
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Belmont Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE3456 (Lat: 54.004634, Lng: -1.4801296)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.004634,-1.4801296
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 54.0006266/-1.4829009
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Barrier: no
Crossing Light: yes
Railway: crossing
Supervised: no
Lat/Long: 54.0006232/-1.4826574
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 54.0006906/-1.482403
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: yes
Step Count: 2
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0015985/-1.4753059
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Barrier: no
Crossing Light: yes
Railway: crossing
Supervised: no
Lat/Long: 54.0006438/-1.4826982
Access: customers
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 54.0042258/-1.4728045
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 54.0045639/-1.4728921
Description: Public Footpath
Information: guidepost
Material: wood
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0070401/-1.4817031
Description: Public footpath
Information: guidepost
Material: wood
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0067809/-1.4843469
MacIntosh Park
Leisure: park
Lat/Long: 54.0087256/-1.4822429
Information: route_marker
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0015563/-1.4753076
Mackintosh Park
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.0086513/-1.4794067
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