Stillingfleet Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Selby

England

Stillingfleet Wood

Kelfield Grange buildings and yard
Kelfield Grange buildings and yard Credit: Phil Catterall

Stillingfleet Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Stillingfleet, the wood covers an area of approximately 150 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

The wood is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy and provide a sanctuary for a wide range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which bloom in vibrant colors during the spring season.

Stillingfleet Wood is a haven for wildlife, with numerous species calling it home. The wood is known for its diverse bird population, including great spotted woodpeckers, tawny owls, and nuthatches. Mammals such as roe deer, badgers, and squirrels can also be spotted within the wood.

The wood offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers. Several well-maintained footpaths meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate its natural beauty. Interpretation boards provide information about the various species of flora and fauna found in the wood, enhancing the educational value of the site.

Stillingfleet Wood is managed by a local conservation organization, which ensures the preservation of its ecological importance. Regular conservation activities, such as tree planting and habitat restoration, are carried out to maintain the wood's biodiversity and protect its delicate ecosystem.

Overall, Stillingfleet Wood is a remarkable natural treasure, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of Yorkshire's woodlands and connect with nature.

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Stillingfleet Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.862274/-1.1108531 or Grid Reference SE5841. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kelfield Grange buildings and yard
Kelfield Grange buildings and yard
Heading to Stillingfleet from Kelfield
Heading to Stillingfleet from Kelfield
Looking towards the woods near Kelfield Grange
Looking towards the woods near Kelfield Grange
Walking to Stillingfleet across the fields This farmer is doing it by the book. The path is 4 foot wide and a good example on how things should be done.
Walking to Stillingfleet across the fields
This farmer is doing it by the book. The path is 4 foot wide and a good example on how things should be done.
Bridleway running alongside the old Stillingfleet Mine (Disused)
Bridleway running alongside the old Stillingfleet Mine (Disused)
Stillingfleet Church
Stillingfleet Church
Stillingfleet Bridge Village bridge over Stillingfleet Beck
Stillingfleet Bridge
Village bridge over Stillingfleet Beck
Stillingfleet church Looking N from position
Stillingfleet church
Looking N from position
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Acaster Selby, St John The Evangelist, another shot.
Acaster Selby, St John The Evangelist, another shot.
Stillingfleet, St Helens Church
Stillingfleet, St Helens Church
Stillingfleet, Methodist Chapel
Stillingfleet, Methodist Chapel
Warehouse on Acaster Airfield Situated on the old airfield north of Acaster Selby.
Warehouse on Acaster Airfield
Situated on the old airfield north of Acaster Selby.
Old airfield at Acaster Now used for farmland, but the airfield is still fairly evident on the ground.
Old airfield at Acaster
Now used for farmland, but the airfield is still fairly evident on the ground.
The Cross Keys Pub, Stillingfleet
The Cross Keys Pub, Stillingfleet
House on the B1222 near Stillingfleet
House on the B1222 near Stillingfleet
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Stillingfleet Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE5841 (Lat: 53.862274, Lng: -1.1108531)

Division: East Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Selby

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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