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Wragby Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

Wragby Wood

Purple Peril and Concrete Chaos: A Farce at Fylingdales Firing Range The remains of a World War II firing range including hut bases, concrete roads, a tramway used to carry moving targets, control tower and target bunkers. NYM HER No: 7138/18299
Purple Peril and Concrete Chaos: A Farce at Fylingdales Firing Range Credit: Mick Garratt

Wragby Wood, located in Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque forest that spans over a vast area of the countryside. The wood is situated near the village of Wragby, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is well-known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The wood features a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy overhead. The lush undergrowth is carpeted with ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. The forest floor is scattered with fallen leaves, creating a rustling symphony with every step.

Visitors to Wragby Wood can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind through the forest, allowing for easy navigation and discovery. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including rolling hills and meandering streams. The wood is also home to an abundance of wildlife, with deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species making their homes among the trees.

In addition to its natural beauty, Wragby Wood holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a hunting ground for the local aristocracy in the past and remnants of ancient structures, such as old stone walls and ruins, can still be found scattered throughout the forest.

Overall, Wragby Wood is a captivating destination that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, explore its rich biodiversity, and discover the remnants of its historical past.

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Purple Peril and Concrete Chaos: A Farce at Fylingdales Firing Range The remains of a World War II firing range including hut bases, concrete roads, a tramway used to carry moving targets, control tower and target bunkers. NYM HER No: 7138/18299
Purple Peril and Concrete Chaos: A Farce at Fylingdales Firing Range
The remains of a World War II firing range including hut bases, concrete roads, a tramway used to carry moving targets, control tower and target bunkers. NYM HER No: 7138/18299
Heather Havoc: Remnants of War and Wily Bushes The remains of a World War II firing range including hut bases, concrete roads, a tramway used to carry moving targets, control tower and target bunkers. NYM HER No: 7138/18299
Heather Havoc: Remnants of War and Wily Bushes
The remains of a World War II firing range including hut bases, concrete roads, a tramway used to carry moving targets, control tower and target bunkers. NYM HER No: 7138/18299
Lyke Wake Walk stile near Jugger Howe Moor This stile is off the A171 on the old by-passed road. The route is part of the Lyke Wake Walk from Osmotherley to Ravenscar.
Lyke Wake Walk stile near Jugger Howe Moor
This stile is off the A171 on the old by-passed road. The route is part of the Lyke Wake Walk from Osmotherley to Ravenscar.
Memorial to Pete Gough by the A171 and Lyke Wake Walk Pete Gough (1921-1994) was a founder member and team leader of the Scarborough and District Search and Rescue Team.
Memorial to Pete Gough by the A171 and Lyke Wake Walk
Pete Gough (1921-1994) was a founder member and team leader of the Scarborough and District Search and Rescue Team.
The A171 and the Lyke Wake Walk up on to Stony Marl Moor For the Wikipedia article on the Lyke Wake Walk see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyke_Wake_Walk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyke_Wake_Walk">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> The Lyke Wake Race is held in conjunction with the Osmotherley Summer Games and run in an East to West direction finishing in the village. On 11 July 1981 the author won the race in a time of 4 hours 51 minutes thereby setting a new record which lasted for several years.
The A171 and the Lyke Wake Walk up on to Stony Marl Moor
For the Wikipedia article on the Lyke Wake Walk see LinkExternal link The Lyke Wake Race is held in conjunction with the Osmotherley Summer Games and run in an East to West direction finishing in the village. On 11 July 1981 the author won the race in a time of 4 hours 51 minutes thereby setting a new record which lasted for several years.
Jugger Howe Jugger Howe Beck follows the trees on the left, Jugger Howe Moor to the right
Jugger Howe
Jugger Howe Beck follows the trees on the left, Jugger Howe Moor to the right
New Footbridge Jugger Howe Moor Burn Howe Moor over the other side of Jugger Howe Slack
New Footbridge Jugger Howe Moor
Burn Howe Moor over the other side of Jugger Howe Slack
Jugger Howe Slack From Jugger Howe Moor looking into Jugger Howe Slack, Jugger Howe Beck follows the trees in the bottom
Jugger Howe Slack
From Jugger Howe Moor looking into Jugger Howe Slack, Jugger Howe Beck follows the trees in the bottom
Jugger Howe Beck Crossed the beck to see if a path existed at the other side!
Jugger Howe Beck
Crossed the beck to see if a path existed at the other side!
Looking for a Path This is looking back, Jugger Howe Beck in the trees, Jugger Howe Moor high to the right
Looking for a Path
This is looking back, Jugger Howe Beck in the trees, Jugger Howe Moor high to the right
No Footpath At this point we were beginning to think it was not a good idea to cross to this side of Jugger Howe Beck to find a footpath/animal track, and shortly after crossed back to the east bank.Jugger Howe Beck is to the left
No Footpath
At this point we were beginning to think it was not a good idea to cross to this side of Jugger Howe Beck to find a footpath/animal track, and shortly after crossed back to the east bank.Jugger Howe Beck is to the left
Disused Military Training Area Jugger Howe Moor has a complex of concrete roads at its northern end, little else remains to show its military past.
Disused Military Training Area
Jugger Howe Moor has a complex of concrete roads at its northern end, little else remains to show its military past.
Disused Military Training Area Section of concrete road on Jugger Howe Moor
Disused Military Training Area
Section of concrete road on Jugger Howe Moor
High Moor Looking NW from the path.
High Moor
Looking NW from the path.
Jugger Howe Beck Below the Grouse camp site (do they still hang the bog paper outside the traps?) The conifers have gone, but aerial photographs still show the tell tale furrowing on the hillside.
Jugger Howe Beck
Below the Grouse camp site (do they still hang the bog paper outside the traps?) The conifers have gone, but aerial photographs still show the tell tale furrowing on the hillside.
Heather on Jugger Howe Moor The view towards the coast before descending down to Jugger Howe Beck.
Heather on Jugger Howe Moor
The view towards the coast before descending down to Jugger Howe Beck.
Hill called The Island View along Jugger Howe Beck with a hill marked as "The Island" on the OS Map in the middle distance.
Hill called The Island
View along Jugger Howe Beck with a hill marked as "The Island" on the OS Map in the middle distance.
Track on Fylingdales Moor passing lone tree This is the route of the Lyke Walk Walk from west to east
Track on Fylingdales Moor passing lone tree
This is the route of the Lyke Walk Walk from west to east
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Wragby Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ9300 (Lat: 54.387892, Lng: -0.56930303)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Scarborough

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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