Faw Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire South Lakeland

England

Faw Moor

Walking path beside coniferous plantation The walkers are descending on a track over moorland into Garsdale following an ascent to Aye Gill Pike.
Walking path beside coniferous plantation Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Faw Moor is a picturesque area located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated amidst the stunning Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, Faw Moor offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance.

Covering an expansive area, Faw Moor is characterized by its rolling hills, heather-covered moorland, and vast open spaces. The landscape is dotted with scattered trees and patches of dense woodland, providing a diverse habitat for various flora and fauna. The moorland is particularly renowned for its vibrant purple heather, which paints the area with a stunning hue during the summer months.

The history of Faw Moor dates back centuries, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. Ancient burial mounds and stone circles can still be found scattered across the landscape, providing a glimpse into the lives of early inhabitants. The area was also home to several Bronze Age settlements, with artifacts such as tools and pottery being discovered in the vicinity.

Today, Faw Moor attracts visitors from far and wide, offering a range of outdoor activities. Hiking and walking trails crisscross the moorland, allowing visitors to explore the area's natural beauty at their own pace. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot various bird species, including red grouse and curlews, as well as mammals such as hares and foxes.

Whether it's the captivating scenery, the rich history, or the chance to immerse oneself in nature, Faw Moor is a destination that showcases the best of Yorkshire's Downs and Moorland.

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Faw Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.322083/-2.4662026 or Grid Reference SD6991. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Walking path beside coniferous plantation The walkers are descending on a track over moorland into Garsdale following an ascent to Aye Gill Pike.
Walking path beside coniferous plantation
The walkers are descending on a track over moorland into Garsdale following an ascent to Aye Gill Pike.
Gillfeet Gill Ford This ford is found on the road crossing Gillfeet Gill.
Gillfeet Gill Ford
This ford is found on the road crossing Gillfeet Gill.
Old milestone The Hawes 13 milestone on the A684 has its back to a drystone wall near Nether House on the south side of the road.   615 of these milestones were set up for the West Riding County Council in 1893/94 not long after the formation of County Councils.   Gill and Frank Stead, stonemasons, of Mirfield won the contract which stated that the work had to be done in 12 months or they would incur a penalty.   Considering the size of the West Riding that was a tremendous feat but they succeeded.   The WRCC didn't always have stones erected on old tollroads.   They wanted to promote new trade routes.   It is Grade II listed 1384039.
Old milestone
The Hawes 13 milestone on the A684 has its back to a drystone wall near Nether House on the south side of the road. 615 of these milestones were set up for the West Riding County Council in 1893/94 not long after the formation of County Councils. Gill and Frank Stead, stonemasons, of Mirfield won the contract which stated that the work had to be done in 12 months or they would incur a penalty. Considering the size of the West Riding that was a tremendous feat but they succeeded. The WRCC didn't always have stones erected on old tollroads. They wanted to promote new trade routes. It is Grade II listed 1384039.
Old Milestone by the A684, Garsdale Milestone by the A684, in parish of Garsdale (Eden District), Ex. Yorkshire West Riding, near Nether House, back to drystone wall.

Inscription reads:-
: SEDBERGH / 3 MILES : : SEDBERGH & HAWES / ROAD / GARSDALE : : HAWES / 13 MILES :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1384039 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1384039" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1384039">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>

Milestone Society National ID: YW_HWSB13
Old Milestone by the A684, Garsdale
Milestone by the A684, in parish of Garsdale (Eden District), Ex. Yorkshire West Riding, near Nether House, back to drystone wall. Inscription reads:- : SEDBERGH / 3 MILES : : SEDBERGH & HAWES / ROAD / GARSDALE : : HAWES / 13 MILES : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1384039 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: YW_HWSB13
Fields near Bellow End
Fields near Bellow End
Farm Buildings at Kiln Haw
Farm Buildings at Kiln Haw
Hillside grazing, Whit Beck
Hillside grazing, Whit Beck
A684, Whit Beck Towards Sedbergh.
A684, Whit Beck
Towards Sedbergh.
A684, Potgill Holme Towards Sedbergh.
A684, Potgill Holme
Towards Sedbergh.
Fields Beside Road To Hebblethwaite Hall
Fields Beside Road To Hebblethwaite Hall
Hebblethwaite Hall Gill
Hebblethwaite Hall Gill
Abandoned Farmhouse at Sarthwaite
Abandoned Farmhouse at Sarthwaite
Icy Moorland Above Sarthwaite
Icy Moorland Above Sarthwaite
Weirs on Hebblethwaite Hall Gill at Burntmill Bridge
Weirs on Hebblethwaite Hall Gill at Burntmill Bridge
Picnic Area Beside A 683
Picnic Area Beside A 683
Dry stone wall at foot of Frostrow Fells The area known as Frostrow Fells is close to Sedbergh. It's part of the ground which eventually resolves itself into the broad ridge rising to Aye Gill Pike on the south side of Garsdale.
The large, distant hill is Baugh Fell, on the other side of Garsdale.
Dry stone wall at foot of Frostrow Fells
The area known as Frostrow Fells is close to Sedbergh. It's part of the ground which eventually resolves itself into the broad ridge rising to Aye Gill Pike on the south side of Garsdale. The large, distant hill is Baugh Fell, on the other side of Garsdale.
Moorland straddling Holebeck Gill Holebeck Gill drains the bowl of moorland in front of the camera beyond the near tussocks. Baugh Fell lies beyond.
Moorland straddling Holebeck Gill
Holebeck Gill drains the bowl of moorland in front of the camera beyond the near tussocks. Baugh Fell lies beyond.
Danny Bridge Danny Bridge carries the minor road, Danny Wheel, over the Clough River, which drains Garsdale.
Danny Bridge
Danny Bridge carries the minor road, Danny Wheel, over the Clough River, which drains Garsdale.
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Faw Moor is located at Grid Ref: SD6991 (Lat: 54.322083, Lng: -2.4662026)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

///erupt.ideals.intruding. Near Sedbergh, Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.322083,-2.4662026
Faw Moor
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Information: guidepost
Source: GPS survey
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.3210015/-2.4731107
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.32257/-2.4697835
Ford: yes
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Ford: yes
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Natural: sinkhole
Lat/Long: 54.3204458/-2.4670535
Natural: sinkhole
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Natural: sinkhole
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Natural: sinkhole
Lat/Long: 54.3200944/-2.4657982
Natural: sinkhole
Lat/Long: 54.3204297/-2.4695159
Natural: sinkhole
Lat/Long: 54.3203361/-2.4693738
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3182433/-2.4664227
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