Lord Mayor's Whins

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Lord Mayor's Whins

Billings Lane leading to Dunnington Manor House Farm on the right. — Billings Lane leading to Dunnington Credit: Martin Dawes

Lord Mayor's Whins is a charming woodland area located in Yorkshire, England. This picturesque forest is known for its lush greenery, towering trees, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts to observe and enjoy the natural surroundings. The woodland is also a great place for hiking, walking, and cycling, with a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the trees and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Lord Mayor's Whins is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and visitors can expect to find a diverse range of plant and tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The forest is also home to a number of rare and protected species, making it an important conservation area.

Overall, Lord Mayor's Whins is a beautiful and tranquil woodland area that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll, a challenging hike, or simply a place to relax and unwind, this forest has something for everyone.

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Lord Mayor's Whins Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.927647/-0.27510194 or Grid Reference TA1349. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Billings Lane leading to Dunnington Manor House Farm on the right.

Billings Lane leading to Dunnington

Manor House Farm on the right.

St Mary Magdalene and St Helena Nunkeeling Rebuilt in 1810, now disused and a ruin, roof and gable ends removed in 1940. This window with pointed brick arches is from 1810.

St Mary Magdalene and St Helena Nunkeeling

Rebuilt in 1810, now disused and a ruin, roof and gable ends removed in 1940. This window with pointed brick arches is from 1810.

Information Board on the door of the ruined church St Mary Magdalene and St Helena Nunkeeling

Information Board on the door of the ruined church

St Mary Magdalene and St Helena Nunkeeling

Roadside memorial at Warley Cross The rebuilt property on the left is shown on the map as The Cottage it is now Churchill House. The grey building beyond is the cafe, I can recommend the breakfast if you have walked a few miles or just stopped the car for a coffee break

Roadside memorial at Warley Cross

The rebuilt property on the left is shown on the map as The Cottage it is now Churchill House. The grey building beyond is the cafe, I can recommend the breakfast if you have walked a few miles or just stopped the car for a coffee break

Roadside memorial at Warley Cross (2) Alongside the A165 by the garden of Churchill House depicting Winston Churchill and four aircraft in the corners

Roadside memorial at Warley Cross (2)

Alongside the A165 by the garden of Churchill House depicting Winston Churchill and four aircraft in the corners

Walking New Road toward Moor Cottage Farm New Road goes right after the trees and before the bungalow toward Catfoss

Walking New Road toward Moor Cottage Farm

New Road goes right after the trees and before the bungalow toward Catfoss

Looking down Billings Lane to junction Access road into Manor House Farm on the left

Looking down Billings Lane to junction

Access road into Manor House Farm on the left

Catfoss Bridge looking East The land rises to 15 metres could that be the Northern Hills mentioned on the O/S map!

Catfoss Bridge looking East

The land rises to 15 metres could that be the Northern Hills mentioned on the O/S map!

Disused Aerodrome Catfoss A minor section southeast of the main runways.It was only used as a WW2 bomber base,in the churchyard at Brandesburton there are graves of both Allied and German aircrew, TA1147. It was a hailstorm as I took the photo; thankfully it did not last long.

Disused Aerodrome Catfoss

A minor section southeast of the main runways.It was only used as a WW2 bomber base,in the churchyard at Brandesburton there are graves of both Allied and German aircrew, TA1147. It was a hailstorm as I took the photo; thankfully it did not last long.

Catfoss Aerodrome southside End of the concrete,pond in the grass to the right, i am stood on the bridleway to Brandesburton

Catfoss Aerodrome southside

End of the concrete,pond in the grass to the right, i am stood on the bridleway to Brandesburton

Pillboxes on a Hill Guarding Catfoss aerodrome, the &quot;hill&quot; 15 metres, that is high around here.

Pillboxes on a Hill

Guarding Catfoss aerodrome, the "hill" 15 metres, that is high around here.

Communications Mast Brandesburton East of the village on the bridleway to Catfoss Bridge.

Communications Mast Brandesburton

East of the village on the bridleway to Catfoss Bridge.

Road Junction on Catfoss Road Turn left for Nunkeeling and Dunnington.

Road Junction on Catfoss Road

Turn left for Nunkeeling and Dunnington.

Catfoss Postbox and set back houses Only a hamlet, it&#039;s WW2 aerodrome is now an Industrial Estate

Catfoss Postbox and set back houses

Only a hamlet, it's WW2 aerodrome is now an Industrial Estate

Entering Catfoss from the south The large building on the right is Catfoss Grange

Entering Catfoss from the south

The large building on the right is Catfoss Grange

Church Farm Looking from the field at the bend in the road opposite the farm. The large tank seen here is labelled - NORAM 37.

Church Farm

Looking from the field at the bend in the road opposite the farm. The large tank seen here is labelled - NORAM 37.

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Moor Cottage Farm This view from Ta 1307550210 looking NE to Moor Cottage Farm. This grid square is all farmland.

Moor Cottage Farm

This view from Ta 1307550210 looking NE to Moor Cottage Farm. This grid square is all farmland.

Stephen Horncastle

Warleycross View looking north along the A165 which runs NS through the grid square which is mostly farmland.

Warleycross

View looking north along the A165 which runs NS through the grid square which is mostly farmland.

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Lord Mayor's Whins is located at Grid Ref: TA1349 (Lat: 53.927647, Lng: -0.27510194)

Division: East Riding

Unitary Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire

Police Authority: Humberside

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