Gibson Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Gibson Wood

The Pennine Way near Clough Head Hill
The Pennine Way near Clough Head Hill Credit: Dave Kelly

Gibson Wood, located in Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque forested area known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife. Covering an extensive area, Gibson Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of mature trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a habitat for a wide range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, creating a colorful carpet during spring and summer months.

Trails wind through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural wonders. These pathways are well maintained, making it accessible for all levels of fitness. Along the trails, informative signs provide interesting facts about the local flora and fauna, enhancing the educational experience.

Gibson Wood is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, rabbits, and squirrels. Birdwatchers flock to the area to catch a glimpse of rare and migratory birds that make the wood their temporary home.

Visitors to Gibson Wood can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The wood offers picnic areas, making it an ideal spot for families and friends to relax and enjoy a meal amidst nature's beauty.

Overall, Gibson Wood in Yorkshire is a haven for nature lovers, offering stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and an opportunity to reconnect with the natural world.

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Gibson Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.760948/-2.041676 or Grid Reference SD9729. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near Clough Head Hill
The Pennine Way near Clough Head Hill
Abel Cross A pair of wayside marker stones on the slopes above Crimsworth Dean
Abel Cross
A pair of wayside marker stones on the slopes above Crimsworth Dean
Helliwell Wood Farmhouse In Crimsworth Dean
Helliwell Wood Farmhouse
In Crimsworth Dean
Aqueduct in Crimsworth Dean The aqueduct connects a dam on the west side of Bridge Clough with one on the east. These dams connect with ones lower down the valley and all appeared to service Midgehole Dye Works
Aqueduct in Crimsworth Dean
The aqueduct connects a dam on the west side of Bridge Clough with one on the east. These dams connect with ones lower down the valley and all appeared to service Midgehole Dye Works
Hebden Water Footbridge Just south of the confluence with Rowshaw Clough
Hebden Water Footbridge
Just south of the confluence with Rowshaw Clough
High Greenwood House View from Widdop Road
High Greenwood House
View from Widdop Road
Weir on Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags
Weir on Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags
Rock outcrop, Hardcastle Crags
Rock outcrop, Hardcastle Crags
Path on a flat valley Floor, Hardcastle Crags This is on the Green Route.  In some places the valley is V-shaped  with little space each side of the river, and in some places it is quite wide and flat.
Path on a flat valley Floor, Hardcastle Crags
This is on the Green Route. In some places the valley is V-shaped with little space each side of the river, and in some places it is quite wide and flat.
Fallen tree across Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags This tree makes a 'leaky dam' to help to slow flood flows to reduce flooding in Hebden Bridge downstream. This looks to have occurred naturally, but some trees trunks and poles have been placed across the river that will form dams when floating debris has lodged on them.
Fallen tree across Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags
This tree makes a 'leaky dam' to help to slow flood flows to reduce flooding in Hebden Bridge downstream. This looks to have occurred naturally, but some trees trunks and poles have been placed across the river that will form dams when floating debris has lodged on them.
Footbridge across Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags This is on the Green Route. The path formerly continued up the west side of the river and is still shown thus on maps. However it appears to have been eroded away and part of it has been re-routed to the east side, requiring two new footbridges.
Footbridge across Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags
This is on the Green Route. The path formerly continued up the west side of the river and is still shown thus on maps. However it appears to have been eroded away and part of it has been re-routed to the east side, requiring two new footbridges.
New tree-planting amongst tall beeches, Hardcastle Crags "There are areas of Hardcastle Crags that are densely populated by beech trees. These trees block the light from reaching the woodland floor and have stopped plants and flowers from growing underneath them. The lack of ground vegetation is a problem for wildlife and is also a worry during periods of heavy rain. With no ground plants to slow the flow, the rainwater flows quickly to the streams taking leaf litter and soil with it - this causes blockages which increases the risk of flooding in Hebden Bridge and the local area.

We've started work to selectively fell trees across the woodland. As well as increasing the light level to help the vegetation and wildlife on the woodland floor, new homes for bats and birds will be created from the thinned beech trees, and their branches will be used to build leaky wooden dams – natural flood management techniques to help slow the flow of rainwater.

The work will be completed by carefully chosen contractors who will inspect each tree for signs of bat habitation before work starts, and new trees, including oak, rowan, birch and holly, will be planted to replace the beech trees."

From <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags/features/working-towards-a-healthier-woodland-at-hardcastle-crags" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags/features/working-towards-a-healthier-woodland-at-hardcastle-crags">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> .
New tree-planting amongst tall beeches, Hardcastle Crags
"There are areas of Hardcastle Crags that are densely populated by beech trees. These trees block the light from reaching the woodland floor and have stopped plants and flowers from growing underneath them. The lack of ground vegetation is a problem for wildlife and is also a worry during periods of heavy rain. With no ground plants to slow the flow, the rainwater flows quickly to the streams taking leaf litter and soil with it - this causes blockages which increases the risk of flooding in Hebden Bridge and the local area. We've started work to selectively fell trees across the woodland. As well as increasing the light level to help the vegetation and wildlife on the woodland floor, new homes for bats and birds will be created from the thinned beech trees, and their branches will be used to build leaky wooden dams – natural flood management techniques to help slow the flow of rainwater. The work will be completed by carefully chosen contractors who will inspect each tree for signs of bat habitation before work starts, and new trees, including oak, rowan, birch and holly, will be planted to replace the beech trees." From LinkExternal link .
Weir on Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags This looks like a flow measurement weir, and there is a small building nearby that might house the equipment. However an internet search suggests that it is no longer in use.
Weir on Hebden Water, Hardcastle Crags
This looks like a flow measurement weir, and there is a small building nearby that might house the equipment. However an internet search suggests that it is no longer in use.
Footbridge at the northern end of the Green Route, Hardcastle Crags
Footbridge at the northern end of the Green Route, Hardcastle Crags
Willow sculptures, Hardcastle Crags A carthorse and a farmer.
Willow sculptures, Hardcastle Crags
A carthorse and a farmer.
Path to the crags, Hardcastle crags
Path to the crags, Hardcastle crags
Outbuildings at Walshaw These appear to be dog kennels with four railed yards in front of small rooms. Walshaw is a centre for grouse shooting and perhaps these outbuildings were in connection with that sport rather than hunting.
Outbuildings at Walshaw
These appear to be dog kennels with four railed yards in front of small rooms. Walshaw is a centre for grouse shooting and perhaps these outbuildings were in connection with that sport rather than hunting.
Clam bridge in Rowshaw Clough This appears to be on an old Victorian track that led to Horseshoe Cascade in Rowshaw Clough which was a popular attraction. The paths if they still exist are now in private woodland.
Clam bridge in Rowshaw Clough
This appears to be on an old Victorian track that led to Horseshoe Cascade in Rowshaw Clough which was a popular attraction. The paths if they still exist are now in private woodland.
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Gibson Wood is located at Grid Ref: SD9729 (Lat: 53.760948, Lng: -2.041676)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

Also known as: Greenwood Lee Wood

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///punk.bagels.airliners. Near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.760948,-2.041676
Abandoned Ford: stepping_stones
Access: no
Bicycle: no
Foot: no
Horse: no
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6017872
Motor Vehicle: no
Note: no longer a completed set of stepping stones.
Seasonal: no
Lat/Long: 53.7632027/-2.0415437
Ford: stepping_stones
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682235
Lat/Long: 53.7594861/-2.0346441
Bus Stop
Widdop Road
Local Ref: 45025422
Naptan AtcoCode: 450025422
Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan Crossing: Adj Clough Hole Bridge
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45025422
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Lat/Long: 53.7627903/-2.048148
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Ford: stepping_stones
Horse: no
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6017890
Motor Vehicle: no
Seasonal: no
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Barrier: stile
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.75912/-2.0430685
Cafe
Weaving Shed Cafe
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Internet Access: no
Outdoor Seating: yes
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags
Lat/Long: 53.7650293/-2.0425031
Bench
Access: yes
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Ele: 318.9
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 53.7566668/-2.043625
Leisure: outdoor_seating
Operator: National Trust
Lat/Long: 53.7649906/-2.0423073
Barrier: stile
Stile: squeezer
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Bench
Lat/Long: 53.7594708/-2.0345292
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.7641202/-2.0419718
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.7640583/-2.041959
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.763983/-2.0419423
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 53.7645719/-2.0422515
Toilets
Disabled toilets
Wheelchair: designated
Lat/Long: 53.7648935/-2.0423158
Second Hand: only
Shop: books
Lat/Long: 53.7650306/-2.0423774
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