Ana Moss

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Ryedale

England

Ana Moss

Near Hollins Farm Rosedale near Hollins Farm. — Near Hollins Farm Credit: T Eyre

Ana Moss is a picturesque area located in the region of Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, this destination offers visitors a tranquil and scenic retreat. With its rolling hills, lush greenery, and diverse wildlife, Ana Moss has become a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The Yorkshire Downs, a range of hills stretching across the region, provide a stunning backdrop to Ana Moss. Visitors can embark on scenic hikes and walks, exploring the vast expanses of the countryside while enjoying breathtaking views. The moorland further adds to the area's charm, with its heather-clad hillsides and rugged terrain.

Ana Moss offers abundant opportunities for wildlife spotting. The area is home to various bird species, including the iconic red grouse, peregrine falcons, and curlews. Visitors may also catch a glimpse of elusive mammals such as hares and stoats. The diverse flora of Ana Moss includes heather, bilberry, and cotton grass, creating a colorful and vibrant landscape.

For those seeking a peaceful and serene getaway, Ana Moss is an ideal destination. The area boasts several quaint villages and hamlets, where visitors can experience the charm of traditional Yorkshire life. Local pubs and tea rooms offer a chance to sample traditional cuisine and immerse oneself in the warm hospitality of the locals.

Overall, Ana Moss in Yorkshire is a hidden gem, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and rural charm. Whether exploring the moorland, enjoying a leisurely walk, or simply soaking in the picturesque surroundings, visitors to Ana Moss are sure to be captivated by its enchanting allure.

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Ana Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.332509/-0.89442011 or Grid Reference SE7193. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Near Hollins Farm

Rosedale near Hollins Farm.

T Eyre

Above Hollins Farm

Looking north into Rosedale.

T Eyre

Old reservoir on the moor

A remnant of a past industrial age. This small reservoir is fed by a leat that runs across the moor, whilst the reservoir provided water for the winding engine that hauled trucks up from Hollins Mine in the valley bottom. Down the moorside from here is rough grassland, but with a few old lumps of concrete and bricks sticking out of the ground on the site of the former winding engine house.

Gordon Hatton

Track to cottages at Bank Top

A wide, smooth track which follows the course of the former Rosedale railway which terminated here with sidings and a coal depot.

Gordon Hatton

Remains of old calcining kilns

The calcining kilns at bank Top were built to purify the iron ore that was being mined near the bottom of the hill at Hollins Mines. Ore was hauled up to this level on a tramway and the kilns were to extract some of the waste material from the ore before it was transported by rail towards the Teesside ironworks, the idea being that removing waste materials here would save on weight being transported by rail. The kilns may have had a relatively short life as the incline from the mie opened in 1861, but the mines ceased working in 1885.

Gordon Hatton

Cold war relic

Old Royal Observer Corps nuclear bunker at the top of Rosedale Chimney Bank.

Gordon Hatton

Spaunton Moor

Yellowed grasses contrast with dark heather on the moor in this late winter scene. To the left is the shallow bowl that is the developing valley of Hole Beck which runs down to Lastingham. That village is hidden, but beyond it are the steep wooded slopes that mark the northern edge of the Tabular Hills, whilst in the far distance is the outline of the Wolds.

Gordon Hatton

Looking west across the moor

West from Spaunton Moor across heather clad slopes of acidic Jurassic sandstones. In the distance are the dramatic profiles of the northern scarp edges of the limestone Tabular Hills, the one nearest to the camera being Boonhill Common above Gillamoor, beyond which is the long prow of Rollgate Bank, with probably a small section of Helmsley Bank in the far distance.

Gordon Hatton