North Eastern Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

North Eastern Plantation

Danby Rigg Looking NW on Danby Rigg. — Danby Rigg Credit: T Eyre

North Eastern Plantation, located in Yorkshire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its dense forest and abundant plant life. Covering a significant portion of the region, this plantation is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst a thriving ecosystem.

The woodland area is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine. These trees create a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through, creating a unique ambiance within the plantation. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall beauty and biodiversity of the area.

North Eastern Plantation is also home to numerous wildlife species. Deer, rabbits, and squirrels can be spotted roaming freely, while birdwatchers can observe a variety of avian species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The plantation provides a natural habitat for these animals, fostering a delicate balance between flora and fauna.

The plantation offers a range of recreational activities for visitors. There are several well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Picnic areas and benches are strategically placed along the trails, providing opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment of the surroundings.

It is important to note that North Eastern Plantation is a protected area, and visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and follow any guidelines or regulations in place to ensure the preservation of the woodland and its inhabitants.

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North Eastern Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.429561/-0.92374965 or Grid Reference NZ6904. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Danby Rigg

Looking NW on Danby Rigg.

T Eyre

Danby Rigg view

Looking west from Danby Rigg.

T Eyre

Heather on Danby Rigg

Bell Heather on Danby Rigg.

T Eyre

Baker's Nab

Hanging above Danby Dale, Castleton in the distance.

T Eyre

Above Botton Grove

Looking down towards Botton Grove from Danby Rigg.

T Eyre

View of Little Fryup Dale

Looking NE into Little Fryup Dale from Danby Rigg.

T Eyre

Little Fryup Dale

Looking north into Little Fryup Dale.

T Eyre

Looking Towards Fairy Cross Plain

Looking east towards Fairy Cross Plain and Round Hill from Danby Rigg.

T Eyre

Great Fryup Dale

Looking NE into Great Fryup Dale from the road that goes over Danby High Moor.

T Eyre

Raven Lodge retaining walls

Mick Garratt

Little Fryup Dale

The Rev. J.C. Atkinson, writing in the late 19th-century, had a fascination for Little Fryup Dale, or rather the folklore associated with the area around the little knoll on the right, Fairy Cross Plain. It might seem odd that a man of the cloth should be so preoccupied with fairies, elves and hobs but belief in the supernatural would still have been within living memory of many of his parishioners. In 1866 he wrote: There was a singularly fine fairy-ring, at Fairy-cross Plain, in this parish — a place which will be mentioned again before long, in connection with the Elfin race — round which children, in the time of my parish clerk’s childhood, (and he is not fifty yet,) would run any number of times short of nine, himself among the number. Nothing would induce them to run the ninth, for if they did it would ‘raise the fairies,’ who were held to have great power to harm, and a willingness too, if treated neglectingly or despitefully. Atkinson compares similar lore from Northumberland, Scotland and across the North Sea, from Sweden and Denmark. Fairy Cross Plain now is just two or three cottages. In Atkinson’s day, one of these was a public house called the “Ship Inn”. Job Bonas lived in another. He was a farmer, blacksmith and horse breeder, and used to drive to Helmsley by pony and trap to shoe the oxen on Lord Feversham’s estate. For sources and references see my blog Link