Wales Common

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Wales Common

All Saints' Church, Aston Credit: thejackrustles

Wales Common is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated within the larger region known as the Yorkshire Dales, this woodland offers visitors a serene and tranquil setting, rich in natural beauty.

Covering a sprawling area, Wales Common is predominantly made up of dense forests, with a diverse range of tree species such as oak, beech, and birch. The woodland is known for its vibrant flora, including a variety of wildflowers that bloom throughout the year, creating a colorful tapestry of nature.

The area is intersected by several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and valleys in the distance. For those interested in wildlife, Wales Common is home to a plethora of animal species, including deer, foxes, and a wide variety of birdlife.

The tranquility of Wales Common makes it a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers. Whether it is a leisurely stroll through the woods or a more challenging hike up the nearby hills, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Additionally, there are a few picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, providing the perfect opportunity for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance. Wales Common truly offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing visitors to connect with nature and rejuvenate their spirits.

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Wales Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.344704/-1.3047118 or Grid Reference SK4683. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints' Church, Aston

thejackrustles

East of the lake at Rother Valley Country Park

Tom Page

The Sheffield-Lincoln railway running through Wales

Wales, the suburb of Rotherham that is. This shot looks west from a farm access bridge.

Graham Hogg

Fishing in Fiddle Neck Pond

Graham Hogg

Tree trunk fish sculpture at Aston Park Fisheries' Hepworth Pond

Graham Hogg

Aston Park Fisheries

Looking over two of the seven fishing lakes from the footbridge over the A57

Graham Hogg

Autumn colour at Waleswood Industrial Estate

Graham Hogg

M1 nearing Junction 31

Colin Pyle

The lake in Rother Valley Country Park

Graham Hogg

Runners on Rother Valley parkrun

This was the 400th parkrun at Rother Valley and was being held on possibly the hottest day of the year. 417 people completed the 5km course, a single lap of the lake.

Graham Hogg

Rother Valley Lake

The northern lake in Rother Valley Country Park

Graham Hogg

Copse in Rother Valley Country Park

Graham Hogg

Michaelmas daisies, Rother Valley country park

On the eastern shore of Rother Valley Lake. The country park is on the site of former quarries.

Christine Johnstone

River Rother, Rother Valley country park

Looking downstream [locally north] from Pit Lane bridge. For more information and a view of the river sixteen years earlier, see SK4583 : River Rother, near Waleswood.

Christine Johnstone

Bridleway, Rother Valley country park

On the east bank of the current route of the River Rother. The river was rerouted to facilitate opencast mining in the 1950s.

Christine Johnstone

Former wheel pit, Bedgreave New Mill, Rother Valley

The 3-storey watermill was probably built about 1768, to replace an older watermill alongside. This pit is where the waterwheel was, turned by water from the River Rother. The mill was converted to steam power around 1886, and later to oil engine. It stopped working in 1947 and was restored in 1981-2 as part of Rother Valley Country Park.

Christine Johnstone