Rigg Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Rigg Plantation

Looking towards Ivy Scar Looking towards Ivy Scar from The Straights.
Looking towards Ivy Scar Credit: T Eyre

Rigg Plantation, located in Yorkshire, England, is a sprawling woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Spanning over a vast area, the plantation is nestled amidst the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, providing visitors with a tranquil escape into nature.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native species such as oak, beech, and birch trees, which create a dense canopy overhead. This lush vegetation not only adds to the plantation's aesthetic appeal but also supports a wide range of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The plantation offers several well-marked trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings at their own pace. As they wander through the woodland, they may come across bubbling brooks, small waterfalls, and moss-covered rocks, adding to the area's charm and tranquility.

Rigg Plantation is also home to a variety of fauna, including deer, rabbits, and squirrels. Bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes can often be spotted in the treetops or heard singing their melodic tunes.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rigg Plantation also boasts excellent recreational amenities. There are designated picnic areas where visitors can enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the serene surroundings. The plantation also offers camping facilities for those who wish to spend a night under the stars.

Overall, Rigg Plantation in Yorkshire is a captivating destination for nature lovers, offering a harmonious blend of scenic beauty, wildlife diversity, and recreational opportunities.

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Rigg Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.288175/-2.0252046 or Grid Reference SD9888. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Ivy Scar Looking towards Ivy Scar from The Straights.
Looking towards Ivy Scar
Looking towards Ivy Scar from The Straights.
Woodhall Park Looking towards Addleborough.
Woodhall Park
Looking towards Addleborough.
River Ure near Woodhall Looking upstream.
River Ure near Woodhall
Looking upstream.
River Ure near Aysgarth Looking downstream with Penhill in the distance.
River Ure near Aysgarth
Looking downstream with Penhill in the distance.
Footbridge over the River Ure Footbridge over the River Ure near Aysgarth.
Footbridge over the River Ure
Footbridge over the River Ure near Aysgarth.
Benchmark on The Old Goat House Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm31142" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm31142">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>
Benchmark on The Old Goat House
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
The Old Goat House There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6985668">SD9788 : Benchmark on The Old Goat House</a> on the near corner, right hand face (behind the white gates), of the house
The Old Goat House
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SD9788 : Benchmark on The Old Goat House on the near corner, right hand face (behind the white gates), of the house
Barn beside track SW of Thornton Rust The 1893 1:2500 Map indicates an Ordnance Survey benchmark levelled at 1045.9 feet above Liverpool Datum on the front of the barn at its far corner
Barn beside track SW of Thornton Rust
The 1893 1:2500 Map indicates an Ordnance Survey benchmark levelled at 1045.9 feet above Liverpool Datum on the front of the barn at its far corner
West Beck beside the Thornton Rust sheepfold 'Here sheep wash and clipping was undertaken to wash out lanolin and ticks (and salve) from sheep fleeces before clipping. The stream was blocked at the lower end of the sheep dip site by inserting a wooden slab between the two large stone slabs (which can be seen in the photo in front of the hole in the dry stone wall) set in the stream. This created a large pool into which the sheep were driven and individually washed. This practice stopped in the early 1900s. One reason was that the wool processors realised that lanolin was a valuable product which they preferred to be left in the fleeces to process themselves'.
West Beck beside the Thornton Rust sheepfold
'Here sheep wash and clipping was undertaken to wash out lanolin and ticks (and salve) from sheep fleeces before clipping. The stream was blocked at the lower end of the sheep dip site by inserting a wooden slab between the two large stone slabs (which can be seen in the photo in front of the hole in the dry stone wall) set in the stream. This created a large pool into which the sheep were driven and individually washed. This practice stopped in the early 1900s. One reason was that the wool processors realised that lanolin was a valuable product which they preferred to be left in the fleeces to process themselves'.
Ford and raised footpath over West Beck on track towards Thornton Rusk The track passes an old stone barn <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6985769">SD9688 : Barn beside track SW of Thornton Rust</a> about 50m past the gate.
Ford and raised footpath over West Beck on track towards Thornton Rusk
The track passes an old stone barn SD9688 : Barn beside track SW of Thornton Rust about 50m past the gate.
Track towards Thornton Rust Ordnance Survey records indicate that a benchmark levelled at 274.774m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1954 on a stone in the dry stone wall on the left hand side of the track 4.6m past the junction of walls on the right hand side of the track.
Track towards Thornton Rust
Ordnance Survey records indicate that a benchmark levelled at 274.774m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1954 on a stone in the dry stone wall on the left hand side of the track 4.6m past the junction of walls on the right hand side of the track.
Track descending to Thornton Rust The 1893 Map shows a  benchmark at 946.3 feet on a rock beside the left hand side of the track at this location
Track descending to Thornton Rust
The 1893 Map shows a benchmark at 946.3 feet on a rock beside the left hand side of the track at this location
Track on Thornton Rust Moor heading towards Thornton Rust Ordnance Survey records describe a benchmark levelled at 305.684m above Newlyn Datum verified in 1954 on a boulder on the left hand side of the track here
Track on Thornton Rust Moor heading towards Thornton Rust
Ordnance Survey records describe a benchmark levelled at 305.684m above Newlyn Datum verified in 1954 on a boulder on the left hand side of the track here
Paths on Thornton Rust Moor The 1893 Map shows a benchmark 1094.6 feet probably on a rock here
Paths on Thornton Rust Moor
The 1893 Map shows a benchmark 1094.6 feet probably on a rock here
Gate in wall across track on Thornton Rust Moor Ordnance Survey records indicate that a benchmark levelled at 347.423m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1954 on the wall on the left hand side of the gate
Gate in wall across track on Thornton Rust Moor
Ordnance Survey records indicate that a benchmark levelled at 347.423m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1954 on the wall on the left hand side of the gate
Barn in field on west side of Nipe Lane There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5213892">SD9789 : Benchmark on stone at base of barn in Thornton Rust</a> on a rock at the base of the barn at the junction of its two sections
Barn in field on west side of Nipe Lane
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SD9789 : Benchmark on stone at base of barn in Thornton Rust on a rock at the base of the barn at the junction of its two sections
Benchmark on stone at base of wall corner at NW side of footpath at Nipe End Ordnance Survey pivot benchmark shown as levelled at 243.51m above Newlyn Datum on 1978-1979 1:2500 Map
Benchmark on stone at base of wall corner at NW side of footpath at Nipe End
Ordnance Survey pivot benchmark shown as levelled at 243.51m above Newlyn Datum on 1978-1979 1:2500 Map
Bend in Nipe Lane at  Nipe End There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6995779">SD9789 : Benchmark on stone at base of wall corner at NW side of footpath at Nipe End</a> on a stone at the base of the wall at its corner  in the middle of the image
Bend in Nipe Lane at Nipe End
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SD9789 : Benchmark on stone at base of wall corner at NW side of footpath at Nipe End on a stone at the base of the wall at its corner in the middle of the image
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Rigg Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD9888 (Lat: 54.288175, Lng: -2.0252046)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.288175,-2.0252046
Low Gill
Is In Country Code: GB
Is In County: North Yorkshire
Is In Municipality: Richmondshire
Place: farm
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 54.2908445/-2.0205255
High Gill
Is In Country Code: GB
Is In County: North Yorkshire
Is In Municipality: Richmondshire
Place: farm
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 54.2888031/-2.0188621
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.2920026/-2.0217528
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.2920871/-2.0232816
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.2924942/-2.025572
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.2921717/-2.0243274
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 54.2895576/-2.0188596
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.2898543/-2.0185759
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