Alder Bank Covert

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Hambleton

England

Alder Bank Covert

Alder Bank Covert is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the countryside, this hidden gem is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Alder Bank Covert is primarily composed of majestic alder trees, which lend their name to the woodland. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna that call this woodland home.

Visitors to Alder Bank Covert can expect to be greeted by a serene atmosphere, with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves serving as a soothing soundtrack. The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, leading visitors to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and enchanting wildflower meadows.

Alder Bank Covert is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the presence of species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, while nature lovers may catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, and rabbits roaming the woodland. The abundance of plant life creates an ideal habitat for butterflies and insects, adding to the ecological richness of the area.

Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic amidst nature, or a photography expedition, Alder Bank Covert offers something for everyone. Its untouched beauty and serene atmosphere make it an idyllic destination for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Alder Bank Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.475233/-1.1325218 or Grid Reference NZ5609. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southbrook House

Mick Garratt

Captain Cookâs Monument from Great Ayton.

A distant view of Captain Cook’s Monument from the footpath to Cliff Ridge Wood.

John Peacock

Low Green, Great Ayton

Looking towards the River Leven and the village centre. This being the first day of February, there were no picnickers or children kicking footballs, just the occasional dog walker.

Gordon Hatton

Marwood Drive, Great Ayton

Bungalow-ville in Great Ayton, a village which is almost the size of a small town thanks to areas of suburban style building like this. Proximity to Teesside is the likely reason for the expansion of Gt Ayton.

Gordon Hatton

Footbridge over the Leven

One of two footbridges over the River Leven in the Low Green part of the village.

Gordon Hatton

A view from the corner flag

Except that the flag isn't there. This is Great Ayton's football club pitch and pavilion.

Gordon Hatton

Ridge and furrow in Great Ayton

Old plough strips in a field close to the village centre.

Gordon Hatton

River and High Street, Great Ayton

The village centre here is attractive with the River Leven running alongside the main street.

Gordon Hatton

Footbridge over the Leven

Footpath number 10.92/5 at the approach to a footbridge close to Little Ayton.

Gordon Hatton

The Leven at Little Ayton

The Leven is a curious little river, seemingly unable to decide which way to go. The headwaters head north east as if to join the becks that run into the Esk, but this way is blocked by glacial debris, so it turns west to flow through Great Ayton, Stokesley and Hutton Rudby, at which point it is only a short distance from waters heading into the Wiske and eventually the Swale. At the last moment the Leven makes up its mind and carves a deep valley to meet the Tees below Yarm.

Gordon Hatton

Bridleway approaching Brookside Farm

Bridleway number 10.92/1 approaching Brookside Farm where there is a farm shop, cafe and several rather small goats.

Gordon Hatton

Looking North West from Great Ayton Station

One of the many small stations on the Esk Valley Line between Middlesbrough and Whitby. This section of railway was opened in 1864, and remarkably escaped the Beeching Cuts a century later.

Chris Heaton

High Green, Great Ayton

This large village has the luxury of two greens

Chris Heaton

Mill Farm Guest House, Great Ayton

I can recommend this guest house.

Humphrey Bolton

Little Ayton, Woodhouse Farm

The slightly damaged benchmark is cut into an east facing wall of the property which once was a farm stable.

Mel Towler

Little Ayton, Woodhouse Farm

There is a slightly damaged benchmark cut into the east facing wall of the property which once was a farm stable.

Mel Towler

Former Ford at Great Ayton

This is the site of a former ford on the River Leven. The photograph in the following link shows the ford back in September 2005. Link The original school building can be seen in both images.

John Walton