Beckdale East Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Ryedale

England

Beckdale East Wood

Fountain at Helmsley Walled Garden Water feature in the centre of the gardens <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> with the ruins at Helmsley Castle visible in the background. — Fountain at Helmsley Walled Garden Credit: Paul Harrop

Beckdale East Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the eastern part of the county, it forms part of the larger Beckdale Wood, which stretches across several nearby villages and towns.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Beckdale East Wood is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility. The woodland is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which provide a dense canopy and create a rich and diverse ecosystem.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it popular among walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. These paths allow visitors to explore the wood at their own pace, immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of the natural surroundings.

Beckdale East Wood is home to a wide range of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. The diverse habitat provides a sanctuary for these animals, offering ample food and shelter throughout the year.

The wood also boasts a variety of plants and wildflowers, which burst into bloom during the spring and summer months, creating a riot of color and fragrance. This makes Beckdale East Wood a particularly enchanting place to visit during these seasons.

Overall, Beckdale East Wood offers a peaceful and enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and rich biodiversity make it a treasure trove for nature lovers and a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the great outdoors.

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Beckdale East Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.256297/-1.0742169 or Grid Reference SE6084. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fountain at Helmsley Walled Garden

Water feature in the centre of the gardens Link

with the ruins at Helmsley Castle visible in the background.

Paul Harrop

Helmsley Walled Garden borders

Part of the central border at the southern end of the gardens Link

with the ruins at Helmsley Castle visible in the background.

Paul Harrop

Rose arbour at Helmsley

Covered path leading off from the centre of Helmsley Walled Garden Link

Paul Harrop

View from the arbour, Helmsley

Looking towards the central fountain from one of the arbours in the centre of Helmsley Walled Garden Link

. Part of the ruins at Helmsley Castle are just about visible in the background.

Paul Harrop

Kitchen garden at Helmsley

Part of the gardens given over to food crops Link

. The garden originally would have been an entirely practical space, growing fruit, vegetables and flowers for the adjacent Duncombe Park. This area retains that part of the garden's heritage.

Paul Harrop

'Hot' border at Helmsley

Part of the central border at the northern end of Helmsley Walled Garden Link

. It features more brightly coloured planting flanking the central path, with the orchid houses in the background.

Paul Harrop

High rise straw

Tall stack of straw near to Reagarth Farm. The recently rerouted bridleway number 25.45/210 passes along the field side here.

Gordon Hatton

Borogate, Helmsley

As a tourist centre, Helmsley has a much wider variety of shops than might be expected for a settlement of its size. These include Libby Butler Jewellers here on Borogate.

Stephen McKay

Borogate, Helmsley

Borogate has a number of independent businesses including Bantam, a restaurant (although the front entrance is on Bridge Street).

Stephen McKay

Bridge Street, Helmsley

The A170 heads south out of this small market town towards the bridge over the River Rye. The post office is on the left.

Stephen McKay

Dukes & Rose, Helmsley

In a corner of Helmsley's Market Square is this niche retail outlet, specialising in a curious combination of handmade 'soaps, lotions, potions & creams' and vintage furniture.

Stephen McKay

Borogate, Helmsley

Borogate leads south-east from the Market Square with the Helmsley Bookshop on the corner. Officially the Boxing Day bank holiday, plenty of people were taking the opportunity to wander the streets in a leisurely fashion and maybe take in a bit of shopping.

Stephen McKay

Carlton Road view

Looking SE from Carlton Road.

T Eyre

Path between conifers

The path ascending Ash Dale, seen from a similar spot to one taken in November 2016 looking in the opposite direction.

Gordon Hatton

Ash Dale Plantation

The tree covered slopes on the east side of Ash Dale. Despite the name, there seems to be a distinct lack of ash trees in the valley. The dominant species here appears to be beech.

Gordon Hatton

Ash Dale track

There's a good path cum track most of the way up Ash Dale with indication of hard surfacing and parking areas for pheasant shooters further down. This is footpath number 25.45/051

Gordon Hatton

Towards the end of Ash Dale

The steep wooded sides of this dry valley are lower here as one approaches the southern end of Ash Dale.

Gordon Hatton

Recent housing development at Helmsley

Helmsley is an attractive place to live and has easy access to the North York Moors National Park. There have been recent housing developments on the east side of the little town and I suppose one should award a few points for the builders using stone for facing [either real or artificial] and pantiles for roofing. As is usual these days, there seem to be too many houses crammed into a relatively small area.

Gordon Hatton

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Beckdale East Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE6084 (Lat: 54.256297, Lng: -1.0742169)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Ryedale

Police Authority: North Yorkshire