Foulstone Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire

England

Foulstone Moor

Cakes of Bread on Blackhole Moor
Cakes of Bread on Blackhole Moor Credit: Neil Theasby

Foulstone Moor is a picturesque area located in Yorkshire, England. It is a part of the larger Yorkshire Dales National Park and is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The moorland covers a vast expanse of rolling hills, heather-clad moors, and scattered woodlands.

Situated in the southern part of the Yorkshire Dales, Foulstone Moor boasts an elevation of approximately 500 meters above sea level. The landscape is characterized by its rugged terrain, with rocky outcrops and deep valleys adding to its charm. The moorland is predominantly covered in heather, which adds a vibrant purple hue to the area during the summer months.

Foulstone Moor is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. The moorland is a haven for birdwatchers, as it provides a habitat for numerous bird species, including curlews, lapwings, and golden plovers. Visitors may also spot red grouse, which are native to the moorland.

The area is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and trails, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The stunning panoramic views from the higher points of Foulstone Moor are well worth the effort. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the distant Yorkshire coast.

Foulstone Moor offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its untouched beauty and serene atmosphere make it a perfect destination for those seeking relaxation and a connection with nature.

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Foulstone Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.41154/-1.6803244 or Grid Reference SK2190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cakes of Bread on Blackhole Moor
Cakes of Bread on Blackhole Moor
The largest outcrop - Cakes of Bread On the edge of Blackhole Moor
The largest outcrop - Cakes of Bread
On the edge of Blackhole Moor
At Cakes of Bread The closest outcrop is the second largest in this eye-catching moorland arrangement. One can only wonder how ancient people related to such stones in millennia gone by.
At Cakes of Bread
The closest outcrop is the second largest in this eye-catching moorland arrangement. One can only wonder how ancient people related to such stones in millennia gone by.
View north to Back Tor The rock formation on Derwent Edge is topped by a triangulation pillar.
View north to Back Tor
The rock formation on Derwent Edge is topped by a triangulation pillar.
Back Tor View from the Salt Cellar looking along Derwent Edge, past Dovestone Tor, towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7649461">SK1990 : Back Tor</a>.
Back Tor
View from the Salt Cellar looking along Derwent Edge, past Dovestone Tor, towards SK1990 : Back Tor.
Approaching "Strines Inn"
Approaching "Strines Inn"
Foulstone Road It leads to Foulstone Delf and Derwent Moors. The area is under the control of Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estates - mostly for the purposes of grouse shooting.
Foulstone Road
It leads to Foulstone Delf and Derwent Moors. The area is under the control of Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estates - mostly for the purposes of grouse shooting.
Summer cloud over Foulstone Delf This moorland property is part of the Fitzwilliam-Wentworth Estates and is almost certainly connected with grouse shooting and rearing of game birds.
Summer cloud over Foulstone Delf
This moorland property is part of the Fitzwilliam-Wentworth Estates and is almost certainly connected with grouse shooting and rearing of game birds.
Looking back along Foulstone Road To Foulstone Delf - the property to the right of the track
Looking back along Foulstone Road
To Foulstone Delf - the property to the right of the track
Grouse butt No.10 on Foulstone Moor From here, during the shooting season, men with shotguns blast grouse out of the sky. They call it sport.
Grouse butt No.10 on Foulstone Moor
From here, during the shooting season, men with shotguns blast grouse out of the sky. They call it sport.
Entrance to "The Strines Inn" "The building that now houses The Strines Inn was originally a manor house built in 1275. Over the years it was extended and eventually converted into an inn in 1771." - copied from the pub's website.
Entrance to "The Strines Inn"
"The building that now houses The Strines Inn was originally a manor house built in 1275. Over the years it was extended and eventually converted into an inn in 1771." - copied from the pub's website.
Horse stone The Mortimer Road Turnpike first enacted in 1771, renewed 1792, failed by 1813.   Named after Hans Winthrop Mortimer, Lord of the Manor of Bamford.   It failed because it didn't make any money and didn't become an important route.   But it was very hilly!   Extra horses were needed and had to be paid for to help carts and carriages up very steep hills, so a stone such as this 'Take off' was placed at the top.   This one is about 30m north of the 16thC Strines Inn which is 1015ft above sea level.  
The stone is Grade II listed 1203771.
Horse stone
The Mortimer Road Turnpike first enacted in 1771, renewed 1792, failed by 1813. Named after Hans Winthrop Mortimer, Lord of the Manor of Bamford. It failed because it didn't make any money and didn't become an important route. But it was very hilly! Extra horses were needed and had to be paid for to help carts and carriages up very steep hills, so a stone such as this 'Take off' was placed at the top. This one is about 30m north of the 16thC Strines Inn which is 1015ft above sea level. The stone is Grade II listed 1203771.
Horse stone Standing away from the 'Take off' stone near The Strines Inn, its position near a telegraph pole on the east side of Mortimer Road can be seen.  The story of this road can be read in 'The Mortimer Road' by Howard Smith. ISBN 978-1-5272-3446-8.
Horse stone
Standing away from the 'Take off' stone near The Strines Inn, its position near a telegraph pole on the east side of Mortimer Road can be seen. The story of this road can be read in 'The Mortimer Road' by Howard Smith. ISBN 978-1-5272-3446-8.
Flagstone Path Approaching Back Tor The path also marks the county boundary here with South Yorkshire to the right and Derbyshire to the left.
Flagstone Path Approaching Back Tor
The path also marks the county boundary here with South Yorkshire to the right and Derbyshire to the left.
Flagstone Path near the Cakes of Bread Looking north towards Back Tor which is visible on the left horizon. The white bags contain small loose boulders which will presumably be used to shore up the eroded pathside. The path here also marks the county boundary.
Flagstone Path near the Cakes of Bread
Looking north towards Back Tor which is visible on the left horizon. The white bags contain small loose boulders which will presumably be used to shore up the eroded pathside. The path here also marks the county boundary.
Cakes of Bread seen from the west
Cakes of Bread seen from the west
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Foulstone Moor is located at Grid Ref: SK2190 (Lat: 53.41154, Lng: -1.6803244)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Sheffield

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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///shifts.heeding.hobbit. Near Bradfield, South Yorkshire

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