Appletreewick Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Appletreewick Moor

Yorkshire  Dales  Sailing  Club  Grimwith  Reservoir The reservoir dam can be seen at the left, there is a 4.5 mile walk around the reservoir, far from the maddening crowds.
Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club Grimwith Reservoir Credit: Martin Dawes

Appletreewick Moor is a picturesque area located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Yorkshire, England. It is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The moorland stretches across vast open spaces, offering panoramic views of rolling hills, heather-covered landscapes, and scattered limestone outcrops.

The moorland is home to an array of flora and fauna, with heather dominating the landscape, creating a vibrant purple carpet during the summer months. Other plant species found in the area include bilberry, bracken, and cotton grass. This diverse vegetation provides a habitat for various bird species, including curlews, lapwings, and grouse, which can often be spotted soaring through the skies.

Appletreewick Moor is also renowned for its historic features, such as ancient stone circles and burial mounds, which provide a glimpse into the area's rich past. The moorland has been inhabited for thousands of years, and evidence of human activity can be seen through these archaeological sites.

The area offers numerous walking and hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the moorland at their own pace. The popular Dales Way footpath passes through Appletreewick Moor, offering stunning views and a chance to experience the tranquility of the Yorkshire countryside.

Overall, Appletreewick Moor is a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and historical sites make it a must-visit location for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Yorkshire's moorland.

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Appletreewick Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.086232/-1.8968246 or Grid Reference SE0665. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Yorkshire  Dales  Sailing  Club  Grimwith  Reservoir The reservoir dam can be seen at the left, there is a 4.5 mile walk around the reservoir, far from the maddening crowds.
Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club Grimwith Reservoir
The reservoir dam can be seen at the left, there is a 4.5 mile walk around the reservoir, far from the maddening crowds.
Grimwith  Reservoir Access road off the B6265, a car park and picnic tables, separate from the sailing club. A walk around the reservoir is 4.5 miles
Grimwith Reservoir
Access road off the B6265, a car park and picnic tables, separate from the sailing club. A walk around the reservoir is 4.5 miles
Access  road  from  Grimwith  Reservoir A good road with cattle grids to the B6265
Access road from Grimwith Reservoir
A good road with cattle grids to the B6265
New Laithe Stone barn in a state of ruin at the south western end of Grimwith Reservoir. Danger notices on the walls warn the public not to venture within.
It is on the popular reservoir walk - a four and a half mile circular around the edge of Yorkshire's largest body of water.
New Laithe
Stone barn in a state of ruin at the south western end of Grimwith Reservoir. Danger notices on the walls warn the public not to venture within. It is on the popular reservoir walk - a four and a half mile circular around the edge of Yorkshire's largest body of water.
Low water levels at Grimwith reservoir Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4594677">SE0664 : The draw-off  tower and dam at Grimwith Reservoir</a> (2015).

The reservoir was originally built in 1864 as part of Bradford's water supply system, destroying the hamlets of Grimwith and Gate Up in the process.  It was later increased in size in the 1970s/80s.
Low water levels at Grimwith reservoir
Compare with SE0664 : The draw-off tower and dam at Grimwith Reservoir (2015). The reservoir was originally built in 1864 as part of Bradford's water supply system, destroying the hamlets of Grimwith and Gate Up in the process. It was later increased in size in the 1970s/80s.
Gated track South of Grimwith Reservoir
Gated track South of Grimwith Reservoir
Walkers on the permissive path, Grimwith Reservoir
Walkers on the permissive path, Grimwith Reservoir
Snowy seat by Grimwith Reservoir
Snowy seat by Grimwith Reservoir
A snowy Grimwith Reservoir
A snowy Grimwith Reservoir
Bend in the track to High Laithe
Bend in the track to High Laithe
High Shaws Laithe in the snow
High Shaws Laithe in the snow
Grimwith House
Grimwith House
Grimwith Reservoir
Grimwith Reservoir
Track North of Grimwith Reservoir
Track North of Grimwith Reservoir
Grimwith Beck
Grimwith Beck
Gate and field, Shaws Ridge
Gate and field, Shaws Ridge
Grimwith High Laithe in the snow An example of a cruck barn, built around an A-shaped wooden frame. These were built from the middle ages until the 17th century, when the large trees needed to make them became scarce.
Grimwith High Laithe in the snow
An example of a cruck barn, built around an A-shaped wooden frame. These were built from the middle ages until the 17th century, when the large trees needed to make them became scarce.
Snow by Grimwith Reservoir
Snow by Grimwith Reservoir
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Appletreewick Moor is located at Grid Ref: SE0665 (Lat: 54.086232, Lng: -1.8968246)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Is In: UK,Yorkshire,North Yorkshire,Nidderdale
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Is In County: North Yorkshire
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Speculation Level
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Trunla Hill
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Speculation House
Description: Probably mining-related building extant in 1848-50
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS 1853
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Man Made: shooting_butt
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Man Made: shooting_butt
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Natural: waterfall
Source: OS 1853
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Sandy Sike Head
Place: locality
Source: OS 1894
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