Fairview Lake

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Yorkshire Selby

England

Fairview Lake

Bishop Wood near Selby Credit: Paul Allison

Fairview Lake is a serene freshwater body located in the picturesque region of Yorkshire, England. Known for its tranquil ambiance and stunning natural beauty, the lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Measuring approximately 2 hectares, Fairview Lake is a relatively small body of water, resembling a pool or pond. It is surrounded by lush greenery, including towering trees and vibrant wildflowers, creating a peaceful and idyllic setting. The lake is fed by several small streams and springs, ensuring a constant flow of fresh, clean water.

The lake is home to a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna. Fish such as perch, roach, and pike can be found in abundance, making it a favorite spot for fishing enthusiasts. Additionally, various species of waterfowl, including ducks, swans, and herons, can be spotted gliding gracefully across the lake's surface.

Fairview Lake is also surrounded by a freshwater marsh, which serves as a vital ecosystem for numerous plant and animal species. The marshland is characterized by its rich vegetation, including reeds, sedges, and water lilies. This provides a habitat for amphibians, insects, and birds, enhancing the overall biodiversity of the area.

Visitors to Fairview Lake can partake in a range of activities, including boating, kayaking, and picnicking. The calm and tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal location for relaxation and unwinding amidst nature's beauty. With its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife, Fairview Lake truly offers a peaceful escape for those seeking solace in Yorkshire's natural wonders.

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Fairview Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.808862/-1.1386353 or Grid Reference SE5635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bishop Wood near Selby

Paul Allison

Wistow Coal Mine

Wistow Mine now closed!

Martin Norman

Looking towards Wistow from "The Common"

Big skies, big fields

John Hope

Wistow Wesleyan Chapel 1873

Gordon Kneale Brooke

An old fashioned Garden Centre

Here is a small nursery on Scalm Lane close to the Scalm Park Farm leisure complex. This is typical of where you bought your plants before Garden Centres proliferated.

michael ely

Farmland at Spinney House Foster

Looking east from Scalm Lane where the woodland ends.

michael ely

To Cawood Hagg Farm

Looking southwest along Hagg Lane, a farm road and public right of way, leading to Cawood Hagg Farm. The farm isn't shown on the 1940s OS map.

michael ely

Long Lane, near Cawood

Looking northwest along Long Lane from the cross roads at the end of Broad Lane. Long Lane leads to the B1222 about one kilometre distant.

michael ely

Gale House Farm

Looking southwest from near the junction of the B1222 and Long Lane about 1.5 miles south of Cawood.

michael ely

Bishop Dike, Tile Bridge

Here the B1222 road is carried over Bishop Dike just past the junction with Bell Lane, about one mile south of Cawood. Effectively it allows the dike to continue to run parallel with the road but on the opposite side.

michael ely

Beware Horses

Broad Lane, just south of Cawood, and in the flat lands near the River Ouse. A riding stable is situated just around the corner.

Gordon Hatton

Shelter Belt, Stockbridge House

Shelter belt of Scots Pine, (Pinus Sylvestris; family Pinaceae), to S of Stockbridge House Agricultural Research Establishment. Reference: Link

John Wray

Pringles Bridge, Bishop Wood

Looking southwest towards Park Nook Road along a track near Pringles Bridge in Bishop Wood, west of Selby. The western half of Bishop Wood is in Cawood parish and the eastern half in Wistow. The Forestry Commission is gradually returning this 'planted ancient woodland site' to native woodland, which means replacing the pines, poplars and sycamores with native trees such as oak and alder.

Paul Glazzard

Bishop Wood, Cawood

Looking south-southwest along the track south of Sand Hole Dike in Bishop Wood, west of Selby. The western half of Bishop Wood is in Cawood parish and the eastern half in Wistow. The Forestry Commission is gradually returning this 'planted ancient woodland site' to native woodland, which means replacing the pines, poplars and sycamores with native trees such as oak and alder.

Paul Glazzard

Bishop Wood, Wistow

Looking southeast along the track between Old Close and New Close in Bishop Wood, west of Selby. The western half of Bishop Wood is in Cawood parish and the eastern half in Wistow. The Forestry Commission is gradually returning this 'planted ancient woodland site' to native woodland, which means replacing the pines, poplars and sycamores with native trees such as oak and alder.

Paul Glazzard

New Close, Bishop Wood

Low autumn sun on a minor track through New Close in Bishop Wood, west of Selby. The western half of Bishop Wood is in Cawood parish and the eastern half in Wistow. The Forestry Commission is gradually returning this 'planted ancient woodland site' to native woodland, which means replacing the pines, poplars and sycamores with native trees such as oak and alder.

Paul Glazzard

Bishop Wood, Wistow

Low autumn sun on the track between Old Close and New Close in Bishop Wood, west of Selby. The western half of Bishop Wood is in Cawood parish and the eastern half in Wistow. The Forestry Commission is gradually returning this 'planted ancient woodland site' to native woodland, which means replacing the pines, poplars and sycamores with native trees such as oak and alder.

Paul Glazzard