Burton Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Burton Moor

Copgrove, Firlands Farm Firlands Farm is on the south side of the Burton Leonard/Farnham road. On the north facing gable end which is roadside, there is a benchmark cut into the lowest course of stone. — Copgrove, Firlands Farm Credit: Mel Towler

Burton Moor, located in Yorkshire, England, is a beautiful and expansive area that encompasses both downs and moorland landscapes. Spanning over a considerable area, it offers a diverse and scenic environment for visitors and locals alike to explore and appreciate.

The downs of Burton Moor are characterized by rolling hills and fertile grasslands, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. These downs are often covered in a variety of wildflowers, creating a colorful tapestry during the warmer months. The rich soil supports a diverse range of plant and animal life, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers.

In contrast, the moorland of Burton Moor showcases a more rugged and wild terrain. Here, visitors can expect to encounter vast stretches of heather, interspersed with rocky outcrops and patches of boggy ground. The moorland is home to a range of special wildlife species, including the iconic red grouse and various bird species. It also provides a habitat for unique plant varieties such as bilberry and cotton grass.

Visitors to Burton Moor can enjoy various activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The area is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Additionally, there are designated bird hides and observation points for enthusiasts to observe the diverse avian population that calls Burton Moor home.

Overall, Burton Moor offers a captivating blend of downs and moorland landscapes, providing a haven for nature lovers and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of Yorkshire's countryside.

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Burton Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.081213/-1.4853029 or Grid Reference SE3365. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Copgrove, Firlands Farm

Firlands Farm is on the south side of the Burton Leonard/Farnham road. On the north facing gable end which is roadside, there is a benchmark cut into the lowest course of stone.

Mel Towler

Copgrove, Firlands Farm

A wider angle showing Firlands Farm on the south side of the Burton Leonard/Farnham road. On this north facing gable end, there is a benchmark cut into the lowest course of stone.

Mel Towler

Bishop Monkton, Ivy House Farm

The benchmark is cut into the right hand gatepost at the entrance to the farm.

Mel Towler

Bishop Monkton, Ivy House Farm

There is a benchmark cut into the right hand gatepost at the entrance to the farm.

Mel Towler

Burton Leonard church

The benchmark is cut into the east face of the church.

Mel Towler

Burton Leonard church

There is a benchmark cut into the east face of the church.

Mel Towler

Frosty morning, Bishop Monkton

Footpath towards the caravan site at Bishop Monkton on a very cold and frosty December day.

Gordon Hatton

Junction of lanes at Burton Leonard

The wider lane to the left is Common Balk Lane and is a dead end for vehicles, whilst to the right is the rather curved Straight Lane which links into the road from Knaresborough to Bishop Monkton.

Gordon Hatton

Burton Leonard church, from the NE

A Victorian church that doesn't get more than 5 lines of description in the updated Pevsner guide. St Leonard's dates from 1877. This apparently replaced a medieval church, of which nothing remains.

Gordon Hatton

New bridge over the beck

I photographed this beck crossing in 2009, but the bridge is not the same one. The gabion and handrail on this side have both gone, and the current bridge is longer with more rails and stanchions. The bridge doesn't appear to line up exactly with the path as shown on the OS map.

Gordon Hatton

A stream revisited

I took a photo here in the autumn of 2009 and commented about springs, but after checking out the first edition 6" map of the area, it looks as though I was mistaken. There are a lot of 'humps and bumps' in this area, as well as odd bits of masonry [as in the foreground of this photo], and it appears that this is the site of a former water mill - 'Burton Mill' which is described as a corn mill. The mill has long gone, and the mill race has been reduced to little more than a meandering ditch, but this must be part of it.

Gordon Hatton

Mill Lane

A grassy track which is now a public footpath leading down to the former site of Burton Mill, of which nothing remains apart from a few earthworks. The name would suggest that this was the site of the corn mill for Burton Leonard village which is a mile or more to the west, and which stands on higher ground away from suitable becks. A mill in this area would also be within the parish, whereas one to the south of the village would be on a boundary with Brearton parish.

Gordon Hatton

Path into the wood [maybe]

A waymark post at the edge of Kettlewell Carr suggests that one is on the right path, but there is no stile or gate and one must step over a semi derelict wire fence. Fortunately it would be difficult to get lost within the woodland.

Gordon Hatton

Bridleway towards Roecliffe Lodge

A tarmacked lane which is both private road and public bridleway with the redbrick house of Roecliffe Lodge in the distance.

Gordon Hatton

Foster Flatts Farm

Seen across the fields from the bridleway heading NE from Roecliffe Lodge. I note that on old maps the farm is referred to as 'Foster Flat'.

Gordon Hatton

Reed beds on the site of an old canal

The footpath from the banks of the Ure towards the lower end of Bishop Monkton follows the side of an old waterway, now well choked with reeds and other vegetation. The first edition OS map of 1852 shows this as 'Bishop Monkton Canal', only about 1/2ml long and ending at The Anchor Inn, now a private house. With two mills at the eastern end of the village, this would have been a useful method of transporting material. Probably killed off by the arrival of the railway to the west of the village.

Gordon Hatton