Kepwick Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Hambleton

England

Kepwick Moor

Old Quarries by the Hambleton Drove Road Former shallow limestone quarries on the hilltop by the Hambleton drove road. These are the most northerly of a series of quarries along the hilltop and mark the end of the outcrops of accessible limestone. North of here are mostly coarse sandstones covered with peat and heather. — Old Quarries by the Hambleton Drove Road Credit: Gordon Hatton

Kepwick Moor, located in the county of Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque expanse of downs and moorland. It covers an area of approximately 10 square kilometers and is situated within the North York Moors National Park. The moor is known for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by rolling hills, open grasslands, and heather-covered landscapes.

Kepwick Moor boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an important habitat for various species. The heather-covered moorland provides an ideal breeding ground for many bird species, including red grouse, curlews, and lapwings. Visitors to the moor may also spot other wildlife such as hares, deer, and the occasional fox.

The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous opportunities for walking, cycling, and birdwatching. Several well-maintained footpaths crisscross the moor, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. One popular route is the Cleveland Way, a long-distance footpath that passes through Kepwick Moor, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Kepwick Moor is also steeped in history, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. Archaeological remains, including prehistoric burial mounds and ancient settlements, can be found scattered across the moor. These remnants provide a glimpse into the lives of those who lived on the moor in centuries past.

Overall, Kepwick Moor is a tranquil and captivating destination, where visitors can immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Yorkshire's downs and moorland, while also exploring its rich historical heritage.

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Kepwick Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.334529/-1.2640403 or Grid Reference SE4793. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Quarries by the Hambleton Drove Road

Former shallow limestone quarries on the hilltop by the Hambleton drove road. These are the most northerly of a series of quarries along the hilltop and mark the end of the outcrops of accessible limestone. North of here are mostly coarse sandstones covered with peat and heather.

Gordon Hatton

Limekiln House Gill - west

The western branch of this steep sided gill which forms the head of Thorodale.

Gordon Hatton

View from Locker Bank

View from the edge of the grouse moor along the eastern slopes of Black Hambleton, the northernmost extension of the Hambleton Hills. Scattered oak and birch woodland in the middle distance is Bawderis Wood.

Gordon Hatton

White Gill Head

This dramatic view is often missed by walkers going along the track known as Hambleton Street, which is a few yards above and behind me.It is also part of the long distance footpath, The Cleveland Way.

Martin Dawes

Cleveland Way toward White Gill

The track known as Hambleton Street,once a Drove Road,is part of the Cleveland Way.

Martin Dawes

Locker Bank

Locker Bank and the Eastern face of Black Hambleton from near Dale Head farm.

Colin Gregory

Forestry Plantations on Nether Silton Moor

An extensive area of coniferous plantation occupies what were once moorland slopes above the villages of Over Silton and Nether Silton on the western fringe of the North Yorks Moors. This view is to the north from beside the Cleveland Way.

Trevor Littlewood

Trig point of Dodd End

The trig point at Dodd End stands on heather moorland at the northern end of a plateau of such ground known as Black Hambleton. To the right of the image can be seen the tall mast of the Bilsdale transmitter on quite another piece of moorland.

Trevor Littlewood

Wall bounding Hambleton Street

Here the route of the Cleveland Way follows the old road known as Hambleton Street, which is on the other side of the wall. There's heather moorland to both sides of the wall and road.

Trevor Littlewood

White Gill Head

White Gill Head is the source of White Gill, a stream draining south-west on Kepwick Moor. Beyond the wall is a gate across the route of the Cleveland Way with posts and rolls of fence wire awaiting installation.

Trevor Littlewood

Road to Dale Head

An access road to a farm now lying in ruins: see Link. The two prominent hills in the distance are Easterside and Hawnby Hills.

Trevor Littlewood

Knipes Hill from Moor Lane

Martin Dawes

Forest Track on Knipes Hill

This is a very large patch of forestry, coming west from the bulk of Hambleton End down to the villages of Over Silton and Nether Silton

Martin Dawes

Hunter's Hill from Forestry

The track through the trees dips to the field wall at this point

Martin Dawes

Moorland Valley

Fields down to Sorrow Beck and beyond forestry and the bulk of Black Hambleton

Martin Dawes

Mother Gill Crabtree Bank Plantation

Water in the bottom but overgrown

Martin Dawes

Forest track in Crabtree Bank Plantation

Martin Dawes

Cleared section of Forestry

Cleared to the base of Black Hambleton, the trees on the left coming into the photo are almost pointing the way to Hambleton Street the ancient track which is now part of the Cleveland Way as it angles up and around Black Hambleton.

Martin Dawes

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Kepwick Moor is located at Grid Ref: SE4793 (Lat: 54.334529, Lng: -1.2640403)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Hambleton

Police Authority: North Yorkshire