Low Acaster Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Selby

England

Low Acaster Plantation

All Saints Church All Saints Church, Appleton Roebuck. — All Saints Church Credit: DS Pugh

Low Acaster Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Acaster Malbis, it covers an area of approximately 100 hectares. The plantation is known for its diverse range of tree species, creating a beautiful and tranquil forest environment.

The woodland is home to a variety of both native and non-native tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. The mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees provides a rich tapestry of colors throughout the year, with vibrant greens in the spring and summer, and stunning reds, oranges, and yellows in the autumn.

Low Acaster Plantation offers a haven for wildlife. The dense canopy and undergrowth provide shelter and nesting sites for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. The forest floor is dotted with wildflowers, attracting butterflies and insects. It is not uncommon to spot deer, rabbits, and squirrels darting through the trees.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and nature enthusiasts. These paths offer visitors the opportunity to explore the plantation and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding nature.

Accessible from the nearby village, Low Acaster Plantation provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply taking in the natural beauty, this woodland offers a delightful experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Low Acaster Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.868721/-1.1296046 or Grid Reference SE5741. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints Church

All Saints Church, Appleton Roebuck.

DS Pugh

Appleton Roebuck

Farmland on the road out of Appleton Roebuck towards Acaster Malbis.

DS Pugh

Acaster Selby, St John the Evangelist

Acaster Selby is a small village (19 houses) in the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Wharfe south of York and the church is an unspoilt and unaltered gem by Pearson of 1850 with a fifteenth century font reputedly originating from Kirkham Priory.

Gareth Foster

College Farm, Acaster Selby

Acaster Selby is a small riverside village south of York and the Selby part of the name comes from a grange of Selby Abbey having been here before the dissolution. College Farm dates from before 1829 and is a fine building which is currently empty. There are two massive brick barns, one of similar date and one which appears earlier. A few hundred yards away is the site of the college, a pre-reformation school dissolved under the Chantries Act (as it also was one) and now represented by bumps in a field.

Gareth Foster

River Ouse, Acaster Selby

There was once a ferry here linking to Stillingfleet, on the opposite bank. On Boxing Day 1833 the ferry sank whilst carrying Stilligfleet church choir and eleven people were drowned, mostly teenage girls and a disaster for a small village which is still remembered today. Subsequently the ferry, which took an oblique course across the river, was moved to a more direct course slightly further upstream and is now no more. The Ouse is tidal at this point and a navigation demanding some care; before the coming of railways, and indeed for many years after, it was a very busy commercial waterway.

Gareth Foster

Acaster Selby, St John The Evangelist, another shot.

Bill Henderson

The Fleet

This goit is called The Fleet and runs through Holme Green.

DS Pugh

Brick Yard Farm

Situated in the tiny hamlet of Holme Green.

DS Pugh

Drainage ditch

Situated off Daw Lane.

DS Pugh

Warehouse on Acaster Airfield

Situated on the old airfield north of Acaster Selby.

DS Pugh

Woodland and warehouse

Situated on the disused airfield north of Acaster Selby.

DS Pugh

From Daw Lane

Fields close to Appleton Roebuck.

DS Pugh

Old airfield at Acaster

Now used for farmland, but the airfield is still fairly evident on the ground.

DS Pugh

Bridleway near Stillingfleet

Phil Catterall

Stile on Public Footpath, Acaster Airfield

A public footpath runs alongside the perimeter road of the former Acaster Airfield, which is gradually being reclaimed for agricultural use. This stile is at a field boundary.

Robert Neilson

Junction of Footpaths at Stub Wood

As the perimeter road footpath curves to the Northwest another footpath leaves it and runs through the Southwest corner of Stub Wood and then North to Acaster Malbis. A footpaths sign post showing the three ways is visible in mid-ground.

Robert Neilson