Avenue Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Avenue Plantation

The Bridge, Walshford hotel and restaurant, successor to the Walshford Bridge Inn, an old coaching inn on the Great North Road about 300 metres away from the bridge over the River Nidd. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.walshford.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.walshford.co.uk/">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>
The Bridge, Walshford Credit: Roger W Haworth

Avenue Plantation, located in Yorkshire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its serene beauty and rich biodiversity. Situated in the heart of the county, this plantation offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The plantation is primarily composed of a variety of trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense forest canopy and provide a habitat for numerous bird species and small mammals.

The Avenue Plantation is well-maintained and features a network of scenic walking trails, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The trails wind through the woods, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and providing opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. The plantation is famous for its vibrant display of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding a splash of color to the already mesmerizing scenery.

Visitors to Avenue Plantation can also explore the nearby woodlands, which are home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. The woodlands are carefully managed to preserve their natural beauty and protect the ecosystem. The plantation management also organizes educational programs and guided tours to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and ecological balance.

In addition to its natural beauty, Avenue Plantation offers a range of amenities for visitors, including picnic areas, benches, and information boards. There is also a small café where visitors can relax and enjoy refreshments amidst the tranquil surroundings. Overall, Avenue Plantation is a haven for nature lovers, providing a peaceful retreat and a chance to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world.

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The Bridge, Walshford hotel and restaurant, successor to the Walshford Bridge Inn, an old coaching inn on the Great North Road about 300 metres away from the bridge over the River Nidd. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.walshford.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.walshford.co.uk/">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>
The Bridge, Walshford
hotel and restaurant, successor to the Walshford Bridge Inn, an old coaching inn on the Great North Road about 300 metres away from the bridge over the River Nidd. LinkExternal link
Ox Close Farm Situated next to the old A1 [now A168], the road runs just behind the farm. This is taken from the Cowthorpe road which passes over the A168.
Ox Close Farm
Situated next to the old A1 [now A168], the road runs just behind the farm. This is taken from the Cowthorpe road which passes over the A168.
The old A1 This confused me as my map was out of date. I stood here for a while wondering why the A1 was empty  before noticing the A1(M). This road is now called the A168.
The old A1
This confused me as my map was out of date. I stood here for a while wondering why the A1 was empty before noticing the A1(M). This road is now called the A168.
New bridge over the A1(M) Too new to be on any of my maps, the Cowthorpe road crosses over the A1(M).
New bridge over the A1(M)
Too new to be on any of my maps, the Cowthorpe road crosses over the A1(M).
New A1(M) This was not on my map! The newly built A1 looking south. From here it is a motorway for another mile before returning to A road classification. Taken from the bridge on the Cowthorpe road.
New A1(M)
This was not on my map! The newly built A1 looking south. From here it is a motorway for another mile before returning to A road classification. Taken from the bridge on the Cowthorpe road.
Bales next to the Cowthorpe road Bales of straw stacked up along the road from Cowthorpe to North Deighton. Not far beyond the horizon of this picture is a new section of the A1(M).
Bales next to the Cowthorpe road
Bales of straw stacked up along the road from Cowthorpe to North Deighton. Not far beyond the horizon of this picture is a new section of the A1(M).
Wetherby Lane Approaching the bridge over the newly extended A1.
Wetherby Lane
Approaching the bridge over the newly extended A1.
Rushing north On the new section of the A1(M)
Rushing north
On the new section of the A1(M)
Across the fields to Deighton Grange Now sandwiched between the new and old A1
Across the fields to Deighton Grange
Now sandwiched between the new and old A1
Bridge over the old A1 The carriageway to the left has been removed but the bridge will always show the road's previous status.
Bridge over the old A1
The carriageway to the left has been removed but the bridge will always show the road's previous status.
Lodge at the entrance to Ribston Park, Walshford On the old Great North Road.
Lodge at the entrance to Ribston Park, Walshford
On the old Great North Road.
Rowan berries by Moor Lane Approaching Hunsingore.
Rowan berries by Moor Lane
Approaching Hunsingore.
Approaching the Great North Road
Approaching the Great North Road
Black Stones Little Ribston used to be a farm in its own right but now provides storage for nearby Crook Farm. On the bridleway between Little Ribston and Ruddings Farm on the A1.
Black Stones Little Ribston
used to be a farm in its own right but now provides storage for nearby Crook Farm. On the bridleway between Little Ribston and Ruddings Farm on the A1.
River Nidd at Walshford Some 10 miles before its confluence with the Ouse, the Nidd passes Walshford and under the A168 & A1(M).
River Nidd at Walshford
Some 10 miles before its confluence with the Ouse, the Nidd passes Walshford and under the A168 & A1(M).
A168 bridge at Walshford This bridge is immediately south of the hamlet of Walshford, and carries the A168 over the River Nidd.
A168 bridge at Walshford
This bridge is immediately south of the hamlet of Walshford, and carries the A168 over the River Nidd.
Retired Road Until 2005 heavy traffic thundered along here on the A1 dual carriageway. Now the road is in semi retirement, one carriageway being reduced to a cycle path, whilst the other carries light traffic as the A168. The A1 Motorway is a little further to the east.
Retired Road
Until 2005 heavy traffic thundered along here on the A1 dual carriageway. Now the road is in semi retirement, one carriageway being reduced to a cycle path, whilst the other carries light traffic as the A168. The A1 Motorway is a little further to the east.
Old  A1 south Removing  northbound carriageway
Old A1 south
Removing northbound carriageway
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Avenue Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SE4053 (Lat: 53.975737, Lng: -1.3829265)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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