Hackfall

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View over trees with bluebells in foreground

Photo: WTPL(00375/0201)/Jon Parsons © protected Woodland Trust

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About this wood

There is something about the wild splendour of Hackfall Woods that simply inspires creativity. Nineteenth century writers hailed it as one of the most beautiful woodlands in the country while romantic landscape artist Turner painted in the woods. Set in a 350ft gorge on the edge of Grewelthorpe, the site was bought in 1731 by John Aislabie, famous for his landscaping work at nearby Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

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Hackfall

Size:
48.22 ha (119.15 acres)
Near:
Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire
Grid ref:
SE236771
OS map sheets:
  • OS Landranger 99
  • Explorer 298

AONB, ASNW, PAWS, SSSI, AONB

Features:

  • Information board at site
  • Car park at site
  • Parking nearby
  • Good views
  • Grassland
  • Mainly broadleaved woodland
  • Special wildlife interest
  • Well worth a visit
  • Spring colour
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