Fox Head

Landscape Feature in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

Fox Head

Bridleway through the forest A pleasant dry track through the forest which is bridleway number 30.2/012 — Bridleway through the forest Credit: Gordon Hatton

Fox Head is a prominent landscape feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Kildwick, it is a distinct rocky outcrop that resembles the shape of a fox's head when viewed from a distance. This unique geological formation has become an iconic symbol of the local area.

The Fox Head is positioned on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, known for its picturesque countryside and rolling hills. It stands at an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level, providing stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

This natural landmark is made up of gritstone, a type of sedimentary rock commonly found in the region. Over time, weathering and erosion have sculpted the rock into its distinctive fox-like shape, with its ears, snout, and facial features clearly defined.

The area surrounding Fox Head is rich in biodiversity, with a diverse range of flora and fauna. The rocky terrain provides a habitat for various bird species, including peregrine falcons and ravens, which can often be seen soaring above the outcrop. The surrounding fields and woodlands are home to a variety of mammals, such as foxes, deer, and badgers.

The Fox Head is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, who are drawn to its unique shape and stunning vistas. It offers a peaceful and tranquil setting, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

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Fox Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.271221/-0.53432544 or Grid Reference SE9587. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway through the forest

A pleasant dry track through the forest which is bridleway number 30.2/012

Gordon Hatton

Moor Lane meets Moor Road

A road junction in the NW corner of the grid square with a forest track ahead.

Gordon Hatton

Forest bridleway

Bridleway number 30.2/012 heading west through the forest, which at about this point becomes open access, which seems odd as all of Wykeham Forest appears to be accessible to the public.

Gordon Hatton

Rise Dikes

The section of dike to the west of Moor Road which is rather better preserved than that on the east side. A scheduled ancient monument, the dike is thought to date back to the middle Bronze Age period and probably represents part of a system of territorial land division. The dike has been largely destroyed where it crosses farmland, but would once have crossed the rigg between Sawdon Dale to the west and Bee Dale to the east.

Gordon Hatton

Welcome to North Moor

A sign on Moor Road at the northern end of this tiny community on the edge of the forest.

Gordon Hatton

Houses at North Moor

North Moor is no more than a scattered hamlet at the southern edge of Wykeham Forest. The name doesn't appear on old maps and the only residence shown on maps of pre 1950 date is that of Wykeham Low Moor House in the same place as Wykeham Moor Cottages are shown on current OS maps. I suspect that the group of houses shown here may have been built for forestry workers as they first appear on the OS map of 1950.

Gordon Hatton

Farmland and forest at North Moor

The only view possible through the hedgerow from a corner of the square. Some rather dull farmland with the edge of the forest beyond.

Gordon Hatton

Wykeham Grange

Farm on the Tabular Hills above Wykeham. It's always possible that any farm in North Yorkshire which has 'grange' as part of the name might have links to the medieval monastic grange system, but without further research I'm not sure about this one.

Gordon Hatton

Field edge, Low Moor

Looking north towards the edge of Wykeham Forest.

Gordon Hatton

Approaching the junction at the top of Ruston Lane

A short stretch of almost tarmacked lane heading towards Rowhowe House which is seen in the distance. At the junction a bridleway continues west past the farmhouse, whilst to the left is Ruston Lane, shown as a green dotted route on current OS maps.

Gordon Hatton