Harwood Dale

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

Harwood Dale

Harwood Dale is a civil parish located in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated within the North York Moors National Park, this picturesque area is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich history.

The parish is named after the small village of Harwood Dale, which serves as its main settlement. The village is characterized by its traditional stone buildings and charming rural atmosphere. It is home to a close-knit community that takes pride in its local heritage.

The surrounding countryside is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The North York Moors provide a stunning backdrop, with rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and heather-covered moorland. The nearby Harwood Dale Forest is a popular destination for nature lovers, boasting a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Harwood Dale is also steeped in history, with numerous archaeological sites and historical landmarks. The medieval St. Margaret's Church, located in the heart of the village, is a notable example. Additionally, the area is dotted with ancient burial mounds, prehistoric settlements, and remnants of Roman roads, providing a glimpse into the region's past.

The village itself offers basic amenities, including a post office and a local pub, while the nearby town of Scarborough provides a wider range of facilities and attractions. Overall, Harwood Dale is a tranquil and idyllic location, ideal for those seeking a retreat in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside.

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Harwood Dale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.355259/-0.525596 or Grid Reference SE9596. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A171 through Harwood Dale Forest

Steven Brown

Route of bridleway passing Park Hill Farm

Some of the farm buildings are to the left side of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Foot Bridge over Lownorth Beck

Scott Robinson

Park Hill

Taken from the bridleway which runs up on to Lownorth Moor, a public footpath goes off to the right through the gate and drops down into Castlebeck Wood

Christopher Hall

Old boundary south of Park Hill

The low bank, trees and osiers mark the line of an old field boundary which is paralleled by a public bridleway.

Christopher Hall

Possible double dyke

This appears to be a double dyke running into the woodland though it is not shown on the current map as an earthwork

Christopher Hall

Leat for Harwood Dale mill

The stone culvert carries a public footpath over the leat for Harwood Dale mill. The leat comes off Jugger Howe Beck (a tributary of the Derwent) at a weir a few yards behind the camera and continues for nearly three quarters of a mile to the mill

Christopher Hall

Part of Harwood Dale mill

This roofless building housed the water wheel for Harwood Dale mill. The mill dated from the 18th century. It was served by the leat shown in SE9496 : Leat for Harwood Dale mill.

Christopher Hall

The Mill Inn, Harwood Dale

The mill was in the pantiled roofed building on the left and adjacent to that, though not visible, is the derelict building which housed the wheel shown in SE9596 : Part of Harwood Dale mill

Christopher Hall