Redman Plain

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Ryedale

England

Redman Plain

Ironstone kilns at Rosedale Bank Top A decent footpath runs from the car park past here to the old railway track — Ironstone kilns at Rosedale Bank Top Credit: Martin Dawes

Redman Plain is a picturesque area located in Yorkshire, England. Situated amidst the stunning countryside of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, it covers a vast expanse of rolling hills, moors, and meadows. The landscape is characterized by its rugged beauty, with gentle slopes, heather-covered moorland, and scattered patches of woodland.

The plain is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views, offering visitors a stunning vista of the surrounding countryside. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The Yorkshire Downs, with their well-maintained footpaths, provide excellent opportunities for exploration, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.

Redman Plain is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The moorland is adorned with vibrant purple heather during the summer months, creating a captivating sight. The area is a sanctuary for various bird species, including skylarks, curlews, and golden plovers, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.

The tranquility and solitude offered by Redman Plain make it an ideal destination for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is dotted with charming villages and hamlets, where visitors can indulge in traditional Yorkshire hospitality and explore local attractions. The nearby market towns offer a variety of amenities, including cozy pubs, quaint shops, and historic landmarks.

Redman Plain, with its stunning natural scenery and rich biodiversity, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

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Redman Plain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.332307/-0.87741652 or Grid Reference SE7393. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ironstone kilns at Rosedale Bank Top

A decent footpath runs from the car park past here to the old railway track

Martin Dawes

Path to Rosedale Bank Top Ironstone Kilns

Rosedale Chimney stood above them until it was demolished in 1972

Martin Dawes

Information Board at Bank Top Kilns

Martin Dawes

View from Hartoft Woods

Looking west into Rosedale from the access road to Allotment Farm.

T Eyre

Rosedale glassworks

Information sign at the site of the Rosedale glassworks.

T Eyre

Lower Rosedale

The bottom part of Rosedale near the site of the glassworks.

T Eyre

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