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Copt Hewick Common

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Copt Hewick Common

Crop ready for harvesting Looks like some kind of vetch to me
Crop ready for harvesting Credit: Eirian Evans

Copt Hewick Common is a picturesque and expansive area located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated amidst the beautiful countryside, the common offers a diverse and captivating landscape that comprises downs and moorland.

The common covers a substantial area, providing visitors with ample space to explore and enjoy the tranquility of nature. The downs in Copt Hewick Common are characterized by rolling hills and open grassland, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. These downs provide an ideal setting for leisurely walks, picnics, and enjoying the fresh air.

In contrast, the moorland in Copt Hewick Common presents a rugged and untamed terrain. Covered in heather, bracken, and scattered with rocky outcrops, the moorland offers a unique and wild experience. It is home to various species of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and even the occasional deer. Birdwatchers will particularly appreciate the diversity of avian species that inhabit the area.

Copt Hewick Common is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Its tranquil ambiance and natural beauty make it an ideal destination for hikers, cyclists, and photographers. The common is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its different sections and discover hidden gems along the way.

Overall, Copt Hewick Common is a remarkable and unspoiled location that showcases the best of Yorkshire's downs and moorland. Whether you seek a peaceful stroll, a challenging hike, or a chance to immerse yourself in nature, this common offers an enriching experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.146451/-1.4579331 or Grid Reference SE3572. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crop ready for harvesting Looks like some kind of vetch to me
Crop ready for harvesting
Looks like some kind of vetch to me
Old milepost One of only two mileposts on the 5 miles of minor road between Ripon and Dishforth. It is about 100m east of Strait Lane into Copt Hewick. It is exposed to the weather from the north. The legends which can just be made out are RIPON/2/SHAROW/½ on the left face and COPT-HEWICK/½/DISHFORTH/3 on the right. Probably cast at the J Ingram foundry in Ripon.
Old milepost
One of only two mileposts on the 5 miles of minor road between Ripon and Dishforth. It is about 100m east of Strait Lane into Copt Hewick. It is exposed to the weather from the north. The legends which can just be made out are RIPON/2/SHAROW/½ on the left face and COPT-HEWICK/½/DISHFORTH/3 on the right. Probably cast at the J Ingram foundry in Ripon.
Old milepost The Ripon 2 milepost leaning back. In March the dead grass trampled down but in summer lost in tall wayside vegetation. In the distance on the righthand side of the road can just be made out the white road sign for Strait Lane into Copt Hewick
Old milepost
The Ripon 2 milepost leaning back. In March the dead grass trampled down but in summer lost in tall wayside vegetation. In the distance on the righthand side of the road can just be made out the white road sign for Strait Lane into Copt Hewick
Sharow, High Barn Farm According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut into the north-east face of this farm building. Stood on the PROW nothing could be seen.
Sharow, High Barn Farm
According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut into the north-east face of this farm building. Stood on the PROW nothing could be seen.
Upgrading the A1[3] The view south from Rainton bridge showing the almost completed motorway carriageways. On this day all traffic was using the northbound lanes, but a few days later both sides of the road were open, but with two lanes in each direction and with a 50mph limit.
Upgrading the A1[3]
The view south from Rainton bridge showing the almost completed motorway carriageways. On this day all traffic was using the northbound lanes, but a few days later both sides of the road were open, but with two lanes in each direction and with a 50mph limit.
Junction 49, A1(M) The last junction on this stretch of the A1(M) through Yorkshire. Since this was taken the upgrade has been completed to the north.
Junction 49, A1(M)
The last junction on this stretch of the A1(M) through Yorkshire. Since this was taken the upgrade has been completed to the north.
Leaving the A1(M) at junction 49 The sign says A168, but motorway continues for about 2 km, so is this strictly a side spur of the A1(M) or the A168(M)?
Leaving the A1(M) at junction 49
The sign says A168, but motorway continues for about 2 km, so is this strictly a side spur of the A1(M) or the A168(M)?
Bridge at A1(M) junction 49 The motorway spur to the A168 passes under the main A1(M), which shortly to the left is downgraded to plain A1.
Bridge at A1(M) junction 49
The motorway spur to the A168 passes under the main A1(M), which shortly to the left is downgraded to plain A1.
A168 (the old A1) heading north
A168 (the old A1) heading north
Copt Hewick Common A small area of access land next to the Ripon to Dishforth road, which would appear to be the remnants of the old common. In recent years it has become the playground for trials bikers and is also popular with those who like to dump rubbish in the countryside. Update 2023. The area was cleared of rubbish around 2019 and access blocked by the construction of a bank along the roadside, where parking is nigh on impossible. Since those changes, nature has returned and the area is now in a much better state.
Copt Hewick Common
A small area of access land next to the Ripon to Dishforth road, which would appear to be the remnants of the old common. In recent years it has become the playground for trials bikers and is also popular with those who like to dump rubbish in the countryside. Update 2023. The area was cleared of rubbish around 2019 and access blocked by the construction of a bank along the roadside, where parking is nigh on impossible. Since those changes, nature has returned and the area is now in a much better state.
A1(M), J49 The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), J49
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), northbound A new stretch of the A1(M) recently opened.
A1(M), northbound
A new stretch of the A1(M) recently opened.
Dishforth Road The road from Ripon climbs to Copt Hewick Common with puddles by the roadside. Taken late on a gloomy winter afternoon, and through a windscreen, so a very poor image.
Dishforth Road
The road from Ripon climbs to Copt Hewick Common with puddles by the roadside. Taken late on a gloomy winter afternoon, and through a windscreen, so a very poor image.
The Clock Tower, Copt Hewick Unusual needle like brick clock tower attaches to the village hall - a mini version of the tower that houses Big Ben at the Palace of Westminster.
The Clock Tower, Copt Hewick
Unusual needle like brick clock tower attaches to the village hall - a mini version of the tower that houses Big Ben at the Palace of Westminster.
Footpath between Copt Hewick and Feedale Farm The footpath, only faintly discernible on the ground, runs through a series of pastures.
Footpath between Copt Hewick and Feedale Farm
The footpath, only faintly discernible on the ground, runs through a series of pastures.
Bridleway between Feedale and Red House Farm The bridleway runs through and round fields between the two points.
Bridleway between Feedale and Red House Farm
The bridleway runs through and round fields between the two points.
Horses near Feedale Farm Pasture to the east of Feedale Farm
Horses near Feedale Farm
Pasture to the east of Feedale Farm
Track heading East from Feedale Farm Bridleway heading away from Feedale Farm en route on a winding course for Red House Farm.
Track heading East from Feedale Farm
Bridleway heading away from Feedale Farm en route on a winding course for Red House Farm.
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Copt Hewick Common is located at Grid Ref: SE3572 (Lat: 54.146451, Lng: -1.4579331)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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