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Newgate Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Ryedale

England

Newgate Moor

Blakey Topping from Old Wife's Way, Lockton
Blakey Topping from Old Wife's Way, Lockton Credit: Colin Park

Newgate Moor is a picturesque region located in Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and vast moorlands, it is a part of the stunning Yorkshire Downs. With its tranquil ambiance and breathtaking natural beauty, Newgate Moor has become a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The region is characterized by its sweeping moorlands, covered in heather and dotted with scattered boulders. The landscape is truly captivating, evoking a sense of serenity and tranquility. The moors stretch as far as the eye can see, providing ample opportunities for hiking, walking, and exploring.

Newgate Moor is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. The moorlands serve as a habitat for various bird species, including the iconic red grouse and golden plover. Nature enthusiasts can spot these magnificent creatures soaring through the skies or nesting in the heathland. Additionally, the moorlands are known for their rich flora, with vibrant wildflowers adorning the landscape during the warmer months.

Apart from its natural splendor, Newgate Moor also boasts historical significance. The region has a long-standing association with ancient settlements and archaeological sites. Ruins of ancient stone circles and burial mounds can be found scattered across the moorlands, providing a glimpse into the area's rich history.

Visitors to Newgate Moor can indulge in a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The region offers numerous trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Whether it's admiring the vast moorlands, capturing the beauty of nature, or immersing oneself in the region's history, Newgate Moor offers a truly unforgettable experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.323081/-0.66433115 or Grid Reference SE8692. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Blakey Topping from Old Wife's Way, Lockton
Blakey Topping from Old Wife's Way, Lockton
Blakey Topping showing over forestry From footpath through fields to Newgate Foot.
Blakey Topping showing over forestry
From footpath through fields to Newgate Foot.
Tilled fields in moorland valley Langdale Forest to the right, the green slope of Long Side going up to Whinney Nab. I am presuming that the farmer is reseeding all these meadows
Tilled fields in moorland valley
Langdale Forest to the right, the green slope of Long Side going up to Whinney Nab. I am presuming that the farmer is reseeding all these meadows
Stream ford in gateway between fields and Adder Below the gatepost an adult Adder is heading into the grass for cover
Stream ford in gateway between fields and Adder
Below the gatepost an adult Adder is heading into the grass for cover
Closer look at adult Adder leaving our presence At field gateway and stream ford
Closer look at adult Adder leaving our presence
At field gateway and stream ford
Toward Malo Cross from Newgate Brow All fields being reseeded at the same time? They are all usually full of sheep, footpath to Malo Cross goes through the fields with Langdale Forest to the right and Long Side to the left
Toward Malo Cross from Newgate Brow
All fields being reseeded at the same time? They are all usually full of sheep, footpath to Malo Cross goes through the fields with Langdale Forest to the right and Long Side to the left
Near Newgate Farm Looking north from the bank above Newgate Farm.
Near Newgate Farm
Looking north from the bank above Newgate Farm.
Blakey Topping Looking towards Blakey Topping near Newgate Foot Farm.
Blakey Topping
Looking towards Blakey Topping near Newgate Foot Farm.
Blakey Topping view Looking NW from Blakey Topping towards Hazelhead Moor.
Blakey Topping view
Looking NW from Blakey Topping towards Hazelhead Moor.
Blakey Topping view 2 Looking south from Blakey Topping towards Newgate Foot Farm.
Blakey Topping view 2
Looking south from Blakey Topping towards Newgate Foot Farm.
Blakey Topping view 3 Looking NE across Langdale Forest from Blakey Topping.
Blakey Topping view 3
Looking NE across Langdale Forest from Blakey Topping.
Blakey Topping view 4 Looking east from the summit of Blakey Topping across the southern part of Langdale Forest.
Blakey Topping view 4
Looking east from the summit of Blakey Topping across the southern part of Langdale Forest.
Bell Heather Bell Heather on Grime Moor.
Bell Heather
Bell Heather on Grime Moor.
One of the High Bride Stones One of the High Bride Stones on Grime Moor.
One of the High Bride Stones
One of the High Bride Stones on Grime Moor.
'Pepper pot' Zoomed in view of the 'pepper pot'.
'Pepper pot'
Zoomed in view of the 'pepper pot'.
Overgrown pond, Newgate Moor
Overgrown pond, Newgate Moor
Trough, Newgate Moor
Trough, Newgate Moor
Bridestones Moor A day spent cutting self sown, mainly birch saplings from the Bridestones heather moorland under a glorious blue sky. A day also for twitchering in which murmuring fieldfare, perhaps getting impatient, itching to leave for the summer, and a skylark, first of the year. If left the birch would gradually begin to dominate. Bridestones Moor is unique in that since it was left to the National Trust in 1943 it has not been intensively managed. Other moors are either burnt frequently for grouse or too heavily grazed. It’s important therefore that the condition of the moor is maintained allowing a good diversity of dwarf shrubs to grow, including old heather with collapsing canopy and natural dwarf shrub regeneration in the gaps. If left birch would takeover the moor. The aim is for a tree cover of no more than 5%. Somewhere on this moor is buried a time capsule containing up to 100 items from shoe polish to theatre tickets, teabags and, a newspaper. It was buried by the National Trust in 1995 to mark their centenary. I guess the actual burial site would have been closer to the stones themselves. Also included in the capsule is a plaque made from a fallen oak tree on the moor which has been inscribed with a list of key events during that first 100 years of the Trust’s existence: the first powered flight, the two world wars, the Kennedy assassination, and England’s 1966 Word Cup victory. For sources and references see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.fhithich.uk/?p=27350" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.fhithich.uk/?p=27350">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bridestones Moor
A day spent cutting self sown, mainly birch saplings from the Bridestones heather moorland under a glorious blue sky. A day also for twitchering in which murmuring fieldfare, perhaps getting impatient, itching to leave for the summer, and a skylark, first of the year. If left the birch would gradually begin to dominate. Bridestones Moor is unique in that since it was left to the National Trust in 1943 it has not been intensively managed. Other moors are either burnt frequently for grouse or too heavily grazed. It’s important therefore that the condition of the moor is maintained allowing a good diversity of dwarf shrubs to grow, including old heather with collapsing canopy and natural dwarf shrub regeneration in the gaps. If left birch would takeover the moor. The aim is for a tree cover of no more than 5%. Somewhere on this moor is buried a time capsule containing up to 100 items from shoe polish to theatre tickets, teabags and, a newspaper. It was buried by the National Trust in 1995 to mark their centenary. I guess the actual burial site would have been closer to the stones themselves. Also included in the capsule is a plaque made from a fallen oak tree on the moor which has been inscribed with a list of key events during that first 100 years of the Trust’s existence: the first powered flight, the two world wars, the Kennedy assassination, and England’s 1966 Word Cup victory. For sources and references see LinkExternal link
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Newgate Moor is located at Grid Ref: SE8692 (Lat: 54.323081, Lng: -0.66433115)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Ryedale

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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