Ashton Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Hambleton

England

Ashton Plantation

Haynes Arms, Jeator Houses Country pub standing by a remnant of the old A19. Traffic speeds past on the dual carriageway just 20 metres or so from the front door. — Haynes Arms, Jeator Houses Credit: Gordon Hatton

Ashton Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Ashton, this sprawling forest covers a significant area of land and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The plantation is characterized by its dense collection of tall and mature trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and pine. These trees form a lush canopy that provides shade and creates a serene atmosphere within the woodland. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the overall beauty of the landscape.

Tranquil streams meander through Ashton Plantation, offering a refreshing respite to visitors. These water bodies are home to a variety of aquatic life, including small fish and amphibians. The gentle sound of flowing water enhances the peaceful ambiance of the woodland, making it an ideal spot for picnics or leisurely strolls.

Furthermore, Ashton Plantation is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it supports a diverse range of fauna. Visitors may spot various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as mammals like squirrels, foxes, and deer. The forest is also home to a multitude of insects and invertebrates, contributing to its ecological significance.

Overall, Ashton Plantation in Yorkshire is a captivating destination for those seeking tranquility and a close connection to nature. With its verdant trees, babbling streams, and abundant wildlife, this woodland offers a truly enriching experience for anyone who ventures into its depths.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.349784/-1.340938 or Grid Reference SE4295. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Haynes Arms, Jeator Houses Country pub standing by a remnant of the old A19. Traffic speeds past on the dual carriageway just 20 metres or so from the front door.

Haynes Arms, Jeator Houses

Country pub standing by a remnant of the old A19. Traffic speeds past on the dual carriageway just 20 metres or so from the front door.

A19 at Jeator Houses The A19 dual carriageway at its junction with the side road to Bullamoor and Northallerton.

A19 at Jeator Houses

The A19 dual carriageway at its junction with the side road to Bullamoor and Northallerton.

Country road, Kirby Sigston The Northallerton to Jeator Houses road in Kirby Sigston parish. Edge of the North York Moors beyond.

Country road, Kirby Sigston

The Northallerton to Jeator Houses road in Kirby Sigston parish. Edge of the North York Moors beyond.

Footpath across the fields A little uses prow across farmland near Kirby Sigston. Few walkers are going to come this way as the path emerges on to the busy A18 dual carriageway just two fields further on. Wooded slopes of Thimbleby Bank at the edge of the North York Moors in the distance.

Footpath across the fields

A little uses prow across farmland near Kirby Sigston. Few walkers are going to come this way as the path emerges on to the busy A18 dual carriageway just two fields further on. Wooded slopes of Thimbleby Bank at the edge of the North York Moors in the distance.

High Lane, Kirby Sigston A quiet country lane leading south towards Borrowby.

High Lane, Kirby Sigston

A quiet country lane leading south towards Borrowby.

Cod Beck at Sigston Bridge [1] Looking upstream from Sigston Bridge. The beck here appears to be following an artificially straightened course.

Cod Beck at Sigston Bridge [1]

Looking upstream from Sigston Bridge. The beck here appears to be following an artificially straightened course.

Cod Beck at Kirby Sigston Bridge [2] The view downstream from the bridge shows the beck following a natural course.

Cod Beck at Kirby Sigston Bridge [2]

The view downstream from the bridge shows the beck following a natural course.

Footpath to Foxton One of those lowland paths that is difficult to follow due to lack of a visible route on the ground. Even the access stile is half hidden in the hedge.

Footpath to Foxton

One of those lowland paths that is difficult to follow due to lack of a visible route on the ground. Even the access stile is half hidden in the hedge.

Pylons at Sowerby under Cotcliffe Part of the major power line that runs from Teesside to York and which caused so much controversy when it was built some ten years earlier.

Pylons at Sowerby under Cotcliffe

Part of the major power line that runs from Teesside to York and which caused so much controversy when it was built some ten years earlier.

Bridleway down to the beck Bridleway down wooded slopes close to Cod Beck at Sowerby under Cotcliffe.

Bridleway down to the beck

Bridleway down wooded slopes close to Cod Beck at Sowerby under Cotcliffe.

Bridleway across the beck The point at which the bridleway crosses Cod Beck, which was very low at the time the photo was taken. Walkers have the option of a footbridge a little way downstream.

Bridleway across the beck

The point at which the bridleway crosses Cod Beck, which was very low at the time the photo was taken. Walkers have the option of a footbridge a little way downstream.

Foxton Lane Narrow lane that leads to four houses around Foxton.

Foxton Lane

Narrow lane that leads to four houses around Foxton.

Cod Beck Cod Beck at Foxton Mill near Ellerbeck.

Cod Beck

Cod Beck at Foxton Mill near Ellerbeck.

Rural decay Slowly decaying barn at Mill Farm, Foxton.

Rural decay

Slowly decaying barn at Mill Farm, Foxton.

Foxton Grange Foxton is a tiny community comprising three groups of farm buildings and the site of an old corn mill, but one suspects that there must have been much more here in times past. A search of websites has not revealed any information about deserted villages or similar.

Foxton Grange

Foxton is a tiny community comprising three groups of farm buildings and the site of an old corn mill, but one suspects that there must have been much more here in times past. A search of websites has not revealed any information about deserted villages or similar.

Track and skeletal tree Track at Foxton, once part of a medieval route from Thirsk to Yarm, long before the A19 was even thought of.

Track and skeletal tree

Track at Foxton, once part of a medieval route from Thirsk to Yarm, long before the A19 was even thought of.

Crossing Howl Beck The point at which the lane crosses Howl Beck. To the right is a concrete footbridge typical of the type erected by the North Riding in the fifties and sixties.

Crossing Howl Beck

The point at which the lane crosses Howl Beck. To the right is a concrete footbridge typical of the type erected by the North Riding in the fifties and sixties.

Crossing Cod Beck At this point an ancient lane crosses Cod Beck by a ford, but walkers can stay dry shod by using the footbridge a few metres downstream.

Crossing Cod Beck

At this point an ancient lane crosses Cod Beck by a ford, but walkers can stay dry shod by using the footbridge a few metres downstream.

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Ashton Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SE4295 (Lat: 54.349784, Lng: -1.340938)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Hambleton

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///deserved.throats.washable. Near Brompton, North Yorkshire

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Thimbleby Ashton Plantation Old Thompson's Plantation

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