Eastwood Head

Landscape Feature in Yorkshire Craven

England

Eastwood Head

Sheep dip below Howgill Lane The facility is variously referred to on maps as 'sheep dip' or 'sheep wash'; the water presumably comes from the stream causing the boggy surface in the foreground.
Sheep dip below Howgill Lane Credit: Stephen Craven

Eastwood Head is a prominent landscape feature located in the picturesque region of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the East Riding of Yorkshire, this distinctive headland offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Rising to an impressive height of approximately 100 meters, Eastwood Head is formed by a combination of rugged cliffs and rolling grassy slopes. The headland is composed mainly of chalk, which gives it a unique white appearance, particularly when illuminated by the sun.

The area surrounding Eastwood Head is rich in natural beauty, with diverse flora and fauna thriving in the fertile soil. The grassy slopes are adorned with wildflowers during the spring and summer months, providing a colorful tapestry against the backdrop of the North Sea.

Eastwood Head also boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back thousands of years. Archaeological finds indicate that the headland was once a significant location for prehistoric communities, as evidenced by the discovery of ancient burial mounds and flint tools.

The headland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to its breathtaking vistas and tranquil ambiance. Visitors can embark on scenic walks along the cliff-top paths, taking in the breathtaking views of the North Sea and the surrounding countryside.

In summary, Eastwood Head is a captivating landscape feature in Yorkshire, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities for both locals and tourists alike.

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Eastwood Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.035951/-1.8911316 or Grid Reference SE0760. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep dip below Howgill Lane The facility is variously referred to on maps as 'sheep dip' or 'sheep wash'; the water presumably comes from the stream causing the boggy surface in the foreground.
Sheep dip below Howgill Lane
The facility is variously referred to on maps as 'sheep dip' or 'sheep wash'; the water presumably comes from the stream causing the boggy surface in the foreground.
Howgill Barn Now holiday accommodation.
Howgill Barn
Now holiday accommodation.
Howgill Lodge Holiday accommodation with adjacent caravan and camp site.
Howgill Lodge
Holiday accommodation with adjacent caravan and camp site.
Bridge on Stangs Lane The bridge takes the lane over Fir Beck.
Bridge on Stangs Lane
The bridge takes the lane over Fir Beck.
New planting below Knowles Lodge Alongside the public footpath.
New planting below Knowles Lodge
Alongside the public footpath.
Rapids on the Wharfe below Haugh Wood There wasn't much water in the river at this time, it would be more impressive after heavy rain.
Rapids on the Wharfe below Haugh Wood
There wasn't much water in the river at this time, it would be more impressive after heavy rain.
Entering Haugh Wood from the west The path is part of the Dales Way.
Entering Haugh Wood from the west
The path is part of the Dales Way.
Picnic site by the Wharfe A fairly flat field, a short walk from Appletreewick village or the nearby caravan site, made a suitable picnic site for several families.
Picnic site by the Wharfe
A fairly flat field, a short walk from Appletreewick village or the nearby caravan site, made a suitable picnic site for several families.
Simon's Seat
Simon's Seat
Barn at Haugh Mill Farm
Barn at Haugh Mill Farm
Old tractor at Haugh Mill Farm
Old tractor at Haugh Mill Farm
Former chapel near Howgill This former Primitive Methodist chapel was erected in 1836. It closed in the 1990s and was converted into a house: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.myprimitivemethodists.org.uk/content/chapels/yorkshire/hi-hy/howgill_barden_pm_chapel_north_yorkshire" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.myprimitivemethodists.org.uk/content/chapels/yorkshire/hi-hy/howgill_barden_pm_chapel_north_yorkshire">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>
Former chapel near Howgill
This former Primitive Methodist chapel was erected in 1836. It closed in the 1990s and was converted into a house: LinkExternal link
Rapids on the River Wharfe
Rapids on the River Wharfe
Simon's Seat from Parcevall Hall A view from just over a mile away across the valley.
Simon's Seat from Parcevall Hall
A view from just over a mile away across the valley.
Troller's Ghyll Looking North, up the Ghyll which is an old dried up river gorge left over from the last ice age.
Troller's Ghyll
Looking North, up the Ghyll which is an old dried up river gorge left over from the last ice age.
Skyreholme Beck This limestone gorge was thought to be the home of trolls and monsters!
Skyreholme Beck
This limestone gorge was thought to be the home of trolls and monsters!
Panorama near Parcevall Hall Parcevall Hall is in trees centre right.
Panorama near Parcevall Hall
Parcevall Hall is in trees centre right.
Farm Buildings and Fields, Appletreewick
Farm Buildings and Fields, Appletreewick
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Eastwood Head is located at Grid Ref: SE0760 (Lat: 54.035951, Lng: -1.8911316)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///inherits.cape.shock. Near Grassington, North Yorkshire

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Stile: ladder
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High Brown Hill
Is In: UK,Yorkshire,North Yorkshire,Nidderdale
Is In Country: UK
Is In County: North Yorkshire
Is In Historical County: Yorkshire
Natural: peak
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 54.0332889/-1.8886444
Low Brown Hill
Is In: UK,Yorkshire,North Yorkshire,Nidderdale
Is In Country: UK
Is In County: North Yorkshire
Is In Historical County: Yorkshire
Natural: peak
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 54.0315623/-1.8902966
Sump End
Place: locality
Source: NLS-OS-1st_Series
Lat/Long: 54.0331955/-1.8947117
Archaeological Site: building
Description: Ruin marked here in OS sheet 151,publ. 1853
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS sheet 151,publ. 1853
Lat/Long: 54.0390322/-1.8905295
Archaeological Site: building
Description: Extant building marked here in OS sheet 151,publ. 1853
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS sheet 151,publ. 1853
Lat/Long: 54.0391992/-1.8901057
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0389213/-1.886219
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0394501/-1.886542
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0396271/-1.8870088
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.037844/-1.8975996
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.0374103/-1.8963449
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.0370166/-1.8951661
Power: pole
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