Harston Green

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire

England

Harston Green

Wemmergill Beck The beck as it enters High Plantation. — Wemmergill Beck Credit: Andrew Smith

Harston Green is a quaint village situated in the stunning countryside of Yorkshire, England. Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Downs and surrounded by vast stretches of moorland, it offers residents and visitors alike a picturesque setting with breathtaking natural beauty.

The village itself is small but charming, with a population of around 500 people. It boasts a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving its rural heritage and maintaining a peaceful way of life. The streets are lined with traditional stone cottages, giving the village a timeless feel.

Harston Green is well-known for its stunning views of the Yorkshire Downs, which provide a stunning backdrop to daily life. The rolling hills, covered in vibrant green grass, offer endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The Downs are also home to a wide variety of wildlife, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts.

In addition to the Downs, Harston Green is surrounded by vast moorland, which is a unique and distinctive feature of the area. The moors are characterized by their wide-open spaces, heather-covered hills, and peat bogs. They provide a rugged and wild landscape that is a haven for birdwatchers, as well as a popular destination for those seeking solitude and tranquility.

Despite its rural setting, Harston Green is conveniently located near larger towns and cities. The bustling market town of Harrogate is just a short drive away, offering a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

In summary, Harston Green is a picturesque village nestled in the stunning countryside of Yorkshire. With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Downs and its proximity to vast moorland, it offers residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting to enjoy the beauty of nature.

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Harston Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.592408/-2.129453 or Grid Reference NY9121. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wemmergill Beck

The beck as it enters High Plantation.

Andrew Smith

Road Chevrons marking bend

... on B6276 near Wemmergill Hall Farm, travelling east

Marshall Renwick

Convenient crossing point on Wemmergill Beck

A fallen tree has been neatly sawn to just the right length to span the beck and provided a convenient crossing point, though in this weather it was hardly needed as the beck was very low. On the map, this woodland appears to be called "High Plantation" but all appears to be native woodland - except for one part higher up that is separately fenced and contains conifers, so I would think that the name applies specifically to that bit. The 1:25000 map shows a clearing, and that does have newly planted trees in shelters, but they seem to be mainly rowans and bird cherries, so it looks as though this part is being kept as native woodland. There are certainly very many wildflowers and ferns in evidence.

Andy Waddington

Former Chapel

Looks like under conversion to a dwelling

Anthony Parkes

Dry Stone Wall at Selset Reservoir from Lane Head Cottages

Anthony Parkes

Grassholme Reservoir

Anthony Parkes

Fork in the road near Grassholme

Anthony Parkes

The Pennine Way near Beck Head

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Grassholme Reservoir

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Grassholme Reservoir

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Grassholme Farm

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Grassholme Farm

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Collin Hill

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Hawkser Spring

Dave Kelly

View from the Pennine Way near Pin Gate

Dave Kelly

Grouse butt line in Rake Gill

Although the location is named as a gill and it is a shallow valley, there's little evidence of any flowing water; the ground is however rather marshy. The butts are large and very solidly built.

Trevor Littlewood

Isolated tree on south shore of Selset reservoir

Although low water levels in the reservoir made for easy walking on the south shore, there were a lot of geese on the shore and close to it on the water, so we thought it prudent to wade through the long sedges rather than cause disturbance. This put us closer to the trees, where a small plantation is supplying seed for a small number of volunteer seedlings invading towards the lake.

Andy Waddington