Spoilbank Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Spoilbank Plantation

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa The parish church of Boston Spa.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa Credit: John Davidson

Spoilbank Plantation, located in the county of Yorkshire, England, is a sprawling woodland and forest area that covers a significant area of land. The plantation is characterized by its dense vegetation, towering trees, and diverse range of flora and fauna.

With a history dating back several centuries, Spoilbank Plantation has evolved into a vital natural habitat and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. The woodland is home to a wide variety of tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and pine, providing a rich and diverse ecosystem. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, mosses, and ferns, creating a vibrant and visually stunning landscape.

Spoilbank Plantation is also inhabited by a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may encounter various bird species, such as owls, woodpeckers, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs. The forest is also home to a number of deer species, including roe deer and red deer, which can often be spotted grazing or roaming through the woodland.

The plantation offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained trails and paths that wind through the woodland, providing opportunities for hiking, walking, and cycling. The serene surroundings make it a perfect spot for picnics and nature photography. Additionally, Spoilbank Plantation is a designated nature reserve, ensuring the preservation and protection of its natural resources.

Overall, Spoilbank Plantation in Yorkshire offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for individuals looking to immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty of a thriving woodland ecosystem.

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Spoilbank Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.913276/-1.3351006 or Grid Reference SE4346. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa The parish church of Boston Spa.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa
The parish church of Boston Spa.
All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch The parish church of Thorp Arch.
All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch
The parish church of Thorp Arch.
Celtic Cross, Thorp Arch At the main crossroads in Thorp Arch village.
Celtic Cross, Thorp Arch
At the main crossroads in Thorp Arch village.
HM Prison Wealstun On 1 April 1995, HM Prisons Thorp Arch and Rudgate amalgamated to form HMP Wealstun.
HM Prison Wealstun
On 1 April 1995, HM Prisons Thorp Arch and Rudgate amalgamated to form HMP Wealstun.
St. Peter's Church, Walton The parish church of Walton.
St. Peter's Church, Walton
The parish church of Walton.
Walton, Nr Thorpe Arch, St Peter's Church
Walton, Nr Thorpe Arch, St Peter's Church
Thorp Arch industrial estate Situated between Thorp Arch and Walton, this former Royal Ordnance site is now a trading estate. Taken from a bicycle on a very wet afternoon.
Thorp Arch industrial estate
Situated between Thorp Arch and Walton, this former Royal Ordnance site is now a trading estate. Taken from a bicycle on a very wet afternoon.
Rudgate The end of the Roman Road as it joins Thorp Arch industrial estate.
Rudgate
The end of the Roman Road as it joins Thorp Arch industrial estate.
British Library - Thorp Arch One of the British Libraries. This one is situated on an industrial estate between Wetherby & Tadcaster.
British Library - Thorp Arch
One of the British Libraries. This one is situated on an industrial estate between Wetherby & Tadcaster.
View towards HM Prison Looking across farmland from underneath overhead electric wires on the Walton to Wetherby road.
View towards HM Prison
Looking across farmland from underneath overhead electric wires on the Walton to Wetherby road.
Course of disused railway - Wetherby Between Thorp Arch and Wetherby stations, the railway used to cross the road at this point. A cycle route into Wetherby now starts here.
Course of disused railway - Wetherby
Between Thorp Arch and Wetherby stations, the railway used to cross the road at this point. A cycle route into Wetherby now starts here.
Route 66 - Walton Gates Part of the disused Harrogate to Tadcaster railway line. This is a section between Wetherby and Thorp Arch.
Route 66 - Walton Gates
Part of the disused Harrogate to Tadcaster railway line. This is a section between Wetherby and Thorp Arch.
Bar Lane, Boston Spa This is where Bar Lane meets the A659 SE of Boston Spa. The car is on the A659 heading towards Tadcaster about 3 miles away.
Bar Lane, Boston Spa
This is where Bar Lane meets the A659 SE of Boston Spa. The car is on the A659 heading towards Tadcaster about 3 miles away.
Carr Beck, North of Low Mills Farm, Boston Spa, North Yorkshire Low Mills Farm is to the South of the A659 and Carr Beck runs past this farm, under the road and then, seen here within square SE4445, runs for a short way further North until it meets the River Wharfe.
Carr Beck, North of Low Mills Farm, Boston Spa, North Yorkshire
Low Mills Farm is to the South of the A659 and Carr Beck runs past this farm, under the road and then, seen here within square SE4445, runs for a short way further North until it meets the River Wharfe.
Lane leading to Footpaths to Jackdaw Crags, Boston Spa This narrow lane seems quiet and rural but is only two or three hundred metres from the busy A659 road and the urban environment of Boston Spa Village.  Where the lane turns sharp left (to the East) there two almost parallel footpaths, running North North-East, through woodland, to Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.
Lane leading to Footpaths to Jackdaw Crags, Boston Spa
This narrow lane seems quiet and rural but is only two or three hundred metres from the busy A659 road and the urban environment of Boston Spa Village. Where the lane turns sharp left (to the East) there two almost parallel footpaths, running North North-East, through woodland, to Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.
Leys Lane, Boston Spa, near Wetherby Leys Lane runs North from the A659 main road (which forms Boston Spa's main street) to the River Wharfe, past Wray Wood.  Off to the right, by the forked tree, runs Deepdale Lane, which eventually leads to footpaths that run towards Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.
Leys Lane, Boston Spa, near Wetherby
Leys Lane runs North from the A659 main road (which forms Boston Spa's main street) to the River Wharfe, past Wray Wood. Off to the right, by the forked tree, runs Deepdale Lane, which eventually leads to footpaths that run towards Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.
Wharfe Bridge, Boston Spa The robust viaduct carried the NER Wetherby to Tadcaster railway (now dismantled) across the River Wharfe downstream from Boston Spa. The viaduct is of sandstone and brick construction. Note the signs of the sandstone originating in desert conditions perhaps 300 million years ago.

References:  Boston Spa: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Spa" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Spa">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>

 Sandstone: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandstone" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandstone">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>

 Lost Railways of W.Yorkshire: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lostrailwayswestyorkshire.co.uk/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lostrailwayswestyorkshire.co.uk/index.htm">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>
Wharfe Bridge, Boston Spa
The robust viaduct carried the NER Wetherby to Tadcaster railway (now dismantled) across the River Wharfe downstream from Boston Spa. The viaduct is of sandstone and brick construction. Note the signs of the sandstone originating in desert conditions perhaps 300 million years ago. References: Boston Spa: LinkExternal link Sandstone: LinkExternal link Lost Railways of W.Yorkshire: LinkExternal link
Walton Gates Taken as the Harland way crosses over the road. The main road runs between Thorp Arch trading estate and Wetherby, with the side road here leading to Thorp Arch village. The Harland way, a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway, has recently been extended from here to Thorp Arch industrial estate.
Walton Gates
Taken as the Harland way crosses over the road. The main road runs between Thorp Arch trading estate and Wetherby, with the side road here leading to Thorp Arch village. The Harland way, a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway, has recently been extended from here to Thorp Arch industrial estate.
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Spoilbank Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SE4346 (Lat: 53.913276, Lng: -1.3351006)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Officers Mess
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Thorp Arch Wealstun Prison
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Thorp Arch Wealstun Prison
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