Acomb Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Acomb Wood

Dringhouses School Dringhouses Primary School. — Dringhouses School Credit: Neil Turner

Acomb Wood is a picturesque woodland located in North Yorkshire, England. Situated in the city of York, it covers an area of approximately 52 hectares and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling urban environment. The wood is predominantly composed of oak and birch trees, with a diverse range of flora and fauna thriving within its boundaries.

The wood is managed by the City of York Council, ensuring its preservation and accessibility for visitors. It boasts well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and nature enthusiasts. The paths wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace.

Wildlife enthusiasts will also find much to appreciate in Acomb Wood. It is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Additionally, the woodland provides a habitat for mammals such as badgers, foxes, and squirrels. During spring and summer, the forest floor bursts into life with a vibrant display of wildflowers, adding color and charm to the surroundings.

Acomb Wood offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Its serene atmosphere and natural beauty make it an ideal location for picnics, photography, and simply enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors. With its accessibility and ecological importance, Acomb Wood is a cherished natural asset for both locals and visitors alike.

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Acomb Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.936942/-1.133502 or Grid Reference SE5649. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dringhouses School

Dringhouses Primary School.

Neil Turner

The Sun, York

This is the start of a scale model of the Solar System, spread out over 10 km. The scale is 575,872,239:1. This is the Sun and is the start of the trail, however, the photograph is taken looking north with the trail going south. Part of National Cycle Network route 65 and a Sustrans Cycle track.

Julian Dowse

Construction at Askham Bar

Taken from the former railway line, with back to the solar system sun.

DS Pugh

Railway Line

Railway line and Askham bogs, taken from A1036.

DS Pugh

Pond, Road and Railway

Between Bishopthorpe and Copmanthorpe.

DS Pugh

Chaloners Road, York

This grid square is almost empty on the 1940s map, but has now been filled with late-20th Century housing developments.

John Armitstead

Milepost in Dringhouses

Milepost on Tadcaster Road, York, erected by the Hob Moor Lane End to Tadcaster Bridge Turnpike Trust

Jeremy Howat

Askham Bryan

Parish Church of St. Nicholas.

Ken Crosby

Lorrenger Lane

Beautiful lane that ends in a field.

Ken Crosby

Askham Lane

This section is no longer used as the main route for traffic as it now terminates at the side of the A1237 Ring Road with access for pedestrians & cyclists only

Ken Crosby

Dringhouses, The Church of St. Edward the Confessor.

Bill Henderson

Construction of York College

Due to open in 2007, this is York College under construction.

DS Pugh

Askham golf course

Viewed from the cycle path on the edge of the A64.

DS Pugh

New York College under construction

This new college will replace the buildings that were formerly the adjacent York Sixth Form College and York College of Further Education, which were merged some time ago.

Robert Neilson

The new York College under construction

This new college will replace the buildings that were formerly the adjacent York Sixth Form College and York College of Further Education, which were merged some time ago.

Robert Neilson

Eastfield Farm, Woodthorpe, York

Eastfield Farm has paddocks, horses and stabling and is very close to a significant edge-of-greenbelt housing development to the North side of Woodthorpe Lane, from which this photograph was taken.

Robert Neilson

Dringhouses pinfold

An unexpected find at the side of a busy main road in the suburbs of York. The pinfold confirms that this was once a rural community some 3 miles from the city.

Gordon Hatton