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Stoneywoods Plain

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Stoneywoods Plain

Lambing time Sheep pastures below Aysgarth. These lambs are well grown for early April and the ewes here must have lambed early.
Lambing time Credit: Gordon Hatton

Stoneywoods Plain is a picturesque region located in Yorkshire, England, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse landscape. Situated amidst the renowned Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, this area offers a stunning combination of rolling hills, vast open spaces, and rugged terrain.

The region is characterized by its expansive moorland, which stretches as far as the eye can see. The moors are covered in heather, providing a vibrant purple hue during the summer months, while in winter, the landscape is transformed into a serene white wonderland. The moorland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including grouse, curlew, and the elusive red grouse.

Amidst the moors, there are pockets of woodland, affectionately known as Stoneywoods. These woodlands provide a stark contrast to the open moorland, offering shelter and a rich habitat for an array of flora and fauna. Ancient oak trees and birch forests dominate the area, creating a tranquil and enchanting atmosphere.

The Yorkshire Downs, which border Stoneywoods Plain, add to the region's charm. The rolling hills, covered in vibrant green grass, provide breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Walking trails meander through the downs, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot and take in the stunning vistas.

Stoneywoods Plain is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The region's natural beauty, combined with its peaceful and remote location, make it a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Lambing time Sheep pastures below Aysgarth. These lambs are well grown for early April and the ewes here must have lambed early.
Lambing time
Sheep pastures below Aysgarth. These lambs are well grown for early April and the ewes here must have lambed early.
Mystery stone 1 Carved stone by the A684. The inscription is too eroded to decipher, but one could imagine the lower word to be 'Thoresby', which would make sense if this was once a boundary stone between the old Thoresby Without parish and that of Aysgarth.
Mystery stone 1
Carved stone by the A684. The inscription is too eroded to decipher, but one could imagine the lower word to be 'Thoresby', which would make sense if this was once a boundary stone between the old Thoresby Without parish and that of Aysgarth.
Mystery stone 2 This stone is even more worn than its neighbour some 200m or so further down the road, and it is not possible to read any of the letters. This stone is shown on Victorian maps as a parish boundary stone and has a bench mark at 483.0 ft above sea level.
Mystery stone 2
This stone is even more worn than its neighbour some 200m or so further down the road, and it is not possible to read any of the letters. This stone is shown on Victorian maps as a parish boundary stone and has a bench mark at 483.0 ft above sea level.
The Belvedere at Temple Farm, Swinithwaite The Belvedere is a two-storey, octagonal summerhouse or viewing tower built in 1792 for the owner of Swinithwaite Hall. It is Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-321880-belvedere-west-witton" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-321880-belvedere-west-witton">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> A zoom shot from the path by the River Ure to the north. Pen Hill upper slopes beyond.
The Belvedere at Temple Farm, Swinithwaite
The Belvedere is a two-storey, octagonal summerhouse or viewing tower built in 1792 for the owner of Swinithwaite Hall. It is Grade II listed LinkExternal link A zoom shot from the path by the River Ure to the north. Pen Hill upper slopes beyond.
On Height of Hazely, Penhill Looking down over the junction of Wensleydale and Bishopdale. This is open access land but the route up from West Burton is complicated by new fences and blocked gateways.
On Height of Hazely, Penhill
Looking down over the junction of Wensleydale and Bishopdale. This is open access land but the route up from West Burton is complicated by new fences and blocked gateways.
Descending north off Penhill An engineered path descends to the east of Black Scar with views to the lower part of Wensleydale around West Witton and Leyburn.
Descending north off Penhill
An engineered path descends to the east of Black Scar with views to the lower part of Wensleydale around West Witton and Leyburn.
Spoil heap, Penhill Quarry (disused) There is a long line of tips below the north flank of Penhill. The rock is a kind of fine grained sandstone that splits into thin, evenly bedded flags probably once used for roofing and building.
Spoil heap, Penhill Quarry (disused)
There is a long line of tips below the north flank of Penhill. The rock is a kind of fine grained sandstone that splits into thin, evenly bedded flags probably once used for roofing and building.
Sheep on West Witton Moor above High Lane The path from Black Crags descends through an extensive complex of grazing pastures above lower Wensleydale.
Sheep on West Witton Moor above High Lane
The path from Black Crags descends through an extensive complex of grazing pastures above lower Wensleydale.
High Lane at Gunnery Plain The steep flanks of Penhill high on the right.
High Lane at Gunnery Plain
The steep flanks of Penhill high on the right.
Wrapping the last bale at Temple Farm The bale of cut grass is picked up and spun with a covering of black polythene - 'like a spider wrapping up its prey' someone said.
Wrapping the last bale at Temple Farm
The bale of cut grass is picked up and spun with a covering of black polythene - 'like a spider wrapping up its prey' someone said.
Milepost west of Temple Farm On the A684, 6 miles from Leyburn and 11 miles from Hawes. What does 'Leyburn H. D' mean?
Milepost west of Temple Farm
On the A684, 6 miles from Leyburn and 11 miles from Hawes. What does 'Leyburn H. D' mean?
Climbing above West Burton It's a steep pull up the lower flanks of Penhill through several bands of limestone. Down below is West Burton and the valley of Bishopdale extending away beyond. The flat-topped hill on the right is Addlebrough.
Climbing above West Burton
It's a steep pull up the lower flanks of Penhill through several bands of limestone. Down below is West Burton and the valley of Bishopdale extending away beyond. The flat-topped hill on the right is Addlebrough.
Waterfall at West Burton
Waterfall at West Burton
Boulder field, Penhill A jumble of gritstone boulders fallen from Penhill Scar. West Witton far below.
Boulder field, Penhill
A jumble of gritstone boulders fallen from Penhill Scar. West Witton far below.
The Walden Beck Burton Bridge in West Burton.
The Walden Beck
Burton Bridge in West Burton.
Barn and lane at Nossil End Nossil Lane is a green lane connecting High Lane with Green Gate which leads down to West Witton.
Barn and lane at Nossil End
Nossil Lane is a green lane connecting High Lane with Green Gate which leads down to West Witton.
Sheep pastures from Nossil Lane The relatively flat landscape here is misleading as this is one of the landscape 'steps' in the Yoredale series of carboniferous rocks. This area is mainly on limestone and is three steps and about 170m above the valley bottom. The edge of the next step up is visible on the left of the photo.
Sheep pastures from Nossil Lane
The relatively flat landscape here is misleading as this is one of the landscape 'steps' in the Yoredale series of carboniferous rocks. This area is mainly on limestone and is three steps and about 170m above the valley bottom. The edge of the next step up is visible on the left of the photo.
Mucky junction Recent rains have turned the junction of High Lane with Nossil Lane into a rather unpleasant mud bath. The previous night's frost was not sufficient to harden the surface.
Mucky junction
Recent rains have turned the junction of High Lane with Nossil Lane into a rather unpleasant mud bath. The previous night's frost was not sufficient to harden the surface.
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Stoneywoods Plain is located at Grid Ref: SE0387 (Lat: 54.280142, Lng: -1.9515096)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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///streamers.fabricate.delusions. Near Leyburn, North Yorkshire

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