Abbey Lathe Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Abbey Lathe Wood

Roche Abbey Remains The highest remains are the transepts of the abbey church — Roche Abbey Remains Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Abbey Lathe Wood is a picturesque forest located in Yorkshire, England. Spanning an area of approximately 200 acres, this woodland is known for its ancient trees and diverse wildlife. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

The forest is named after the nearby Abbey Lathe village, which adds to its historical charm. The wood is predominantly made up of oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for various flora and fauna. The age of some of the trees dates back centuries, giving the forest a sense of timelessness and enchantment.

Visitors to Abbey Lathe Wood can explore a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The area is home to an abundance of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of bird species. Nature lovers can enjoy birdwatching, as the wood attracts both resident and migratory birds throughout the year.

The forest is also a haven for plant enthusiasts, with a rich array of wildflowers and native plants thriving in its understory. Bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones carpet the forest floor during the spring months, creating a stunning display of color.

Abbey Lathe Wood provides a peaceful and serene escape from the bustling city life. With its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a connection with nature in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Abbey Lathe Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.409918/-1.1958315 or Grid Reference SK5390. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roche Abbey Remains

The highest remains are the transepts of the abbey church

Kevin Waterhouse

Slade Hooton Railway Bridge

The bridge carries a freight railway over Hooton Lane

Graham Hogg

Ruins of Roche Abbey

The remains of the Cistercian abbey are less well known that other similar sites, but worth a visit. The ruins are a scheduled monument (list entry 1019059) and part of the grade II* listed Sandbeck Park (1001161).

Stephen Craven

Drainage at Roche Abbey

It was common for medieval monasteries to be built by a stream (in this instance the Firbeck Dike) to provide both water supply and drainage. The ruins are a scheduled monument (list entry 1019059) and part of the grade II* listed Sandbeck Park (1001161).

Stephen Craven

Maltby Leisure Centre

Chris Morgan

Memorial to R R who died in 1886

Probably the position of a horse trough or public drinking fountain, but who was R R? It seems to be on the site of a natural spring.

Chris Morgan

Essar Filling station, Rotherham Road, Maltby

Signs of the times, Rubies Dog Grooming Lounge and a Nisalocal shop in the garage.

Chris Morgan

Direction Sign â Signpost in Maltby

Located at the west tip of a railed off grassed enclosure also containing cross YSRO_MAL, east of the junction of the A631 Rotherham Road and A634 Blyth Road. Maltby parish. 3 arms and annulus and bar finial. The Rotherham and Sheffield arm was broken off some time before October 2008 but has been replaced. The whole fingerpost has been missing since at least September 2016, but has been restored and was put back in place on 7 December 2023. Milestone Society National ID: YW_SK5292

A Tinsley

Old milestone

Looking towards Maltby this shows the position of the turnpike milestone on the A631, near the entrance to the Industrial Estate that has been developed on the old Maltby Colliery site. The West Riding CC milestone is on the opposite side of the road.

Chris Minto

St.Bartholomew's church, Maltby

A rather bland nave and chancel of 1859 but a Norman tower with a perpendicular top

Richard Croft

Maltby War Memorial

War Memorial at Wood Lee overlooking Maltby

Richard Croft

Steps

These wide steps join High Street to Blyth Road in Maltby. Halfway is the remains of what looks like a stone cross.

Michael Patterson

Track to the Horizon

This track is used to access the fields on the other side of the hill.

Michael Patterson

Mind that Fence

As the sign says at Maltby sewage works, 'Health and Safety is no accident', perhaps the loose temporary fence panel could learn a lesson from this.

Michael Patterson

Roche Abbey SSSI

This valley near to Roche Abbey is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Michael Patterson

Memorial to William Crossley

The inscription reads ...“In memory of William Henry Crossley who was fatally injured near this spot on St.Paul’s Day 1900” Erected by his widow and children.

Richard Croft