Appletreewick

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Craven

England

Appletreewick

Appletreewick is a charming civil parish located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, this small village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The village is nestled in the valley of the River Wharfe, with rolling hills and lush greenery providing a breathtaking backdrop to the area. Appletreewick is known for its idyllic countryside views, with many walking trails and hiking routes attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The village itself is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 140 people. The traditional stone-built houses and charming cottages give Appletreewick a timeless appeal, while the local pub, the Craven Arms, is a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors.

One of the village's main attractions is the stunning natural landmark, Parcevall Hall Gardens. These beautiful gardens are known for their extensive collection of plants and flowers, offering visitors a peaceful retreat to explore and enjoy.

Appletreewick is also famous for its annual scarecrow festival, where creative and imaginative scarecrows are displayed throughout the village, delighting both children and adults alike.

With its rich history, natural beauty, and friendly community, Appletreewick is a hidden gem in the heart of Yorkshire. Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or explore the great outdoors, this quaint village has something to offer everyone.

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Appletreewick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.069542/-1.892923 or Grid Reference SE0763. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B6265 on Fancarl Top

Approaching the turning for Appletreewick

David Smith

B6265 east of Dibble's Bridge

The road descends to cross the River Dibb before approaching Hebden.

Phil and Juliette Platt

Straight across the moor

The drystone walls at Jack Hole Flat run in straight lines and are an indication of 19th century parliamentary enclosures. In the distance can be seen the gritstone outcrop of Wig Stones.

Gordon Hatton

Gritstone and Limestone

Life gets complicated geology-wise around here. An outcrop of carboniferous limestone to the right is only a few metres from a couple of large gritstone boulders which look to be on the surface as opposed to part of the strata. Maybe they were dumped here by a glacier.

Gordon Hatton

Limestone outcrop, Nursery Knot

A view from the summit area of Nursery Knot across moorland towards Grimwith Reservoir. On the horizon can be seen the hump of Great Whernside with a thin cover of snow.

Gordon Hatton

Summit rocks, Nursery Knot

This small hill to the north of the B6265 has a summit crowned by an outcrop of carboniferous limestone which dips quite steeply to the north. The rocks of the Yorkshire Dales are stacked one on top of the other in almost level layers - with a gentle dip towards the north east, but here everything changes as this site is close to the Craven fault zone where rock has been put under great pressure and pushed out of shape. The limestone here is part of a thin finger which stretches eastwards for another 2 or 3 miles to Coldstones Quarry before fading out above Pateley Bridge.

Gordon Hatton

Pockmarked hillside near Stump Cross

Looking almost like shell holes from an old battlefield, these dips and hollows are almost certainly the work of man. Note also the line of hollows running across the photo higher up. All these features are due to lead workings, the higher line following a vein across the moor. This area close to the B6265 is also close to the eastern end of the Craven fault zone, and where there are fault lines in the Dales, then there are likely to be veins of valuable minerals such as lead, plus calcite, barytes etc.

Gordon Hatton

The stile for the path to Skyreholme

The path leads past Troller's Gill

Raymond Knapman

The path to Skyreholme

A lead mine can be seen in distance

Raymond Knapman

Old lead mine workings on path to Skyreholme

Raymond Knapman

Face of the Troll (Barghest) in Trollers Gill

Dry limestone gorge with the semblance of a face. Legend has it that a barghest (or barguest) in the form of a spectral black dog claimed a human victim, commemorated in a poem (1828).

Adrian Smith

B6265 towards Stump Cross Caverns

Looking west along the B6265 towards the buildings at Stump Cross Caverns. Ahead is the bulk of Burnsall and Thorpe Fell, the 'pimples' to the right being small reef knoll limestone hills.

Gordon Hatton

Across Appletreewick Pasture

A Wharfedale view looking west towards the hidden course of the river and with Thorpe Fell in the distance. To the right of that are the small conical lumps that are the limestone reef knoll hills.

Gordon Hatton

The Hen

The Hen and Chicks are a line of shafts that run WNW of the main open cut that is Gill Heads Vein. They date from the mid 18thC and were dug in the search for lead ore. They are large shafts, and this one is still open despite being covered with an assortment of rusty metal and tatty wire fencing.

Matthew Hatton