Hackfall

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View over trees with bluebells in foreground

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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 these woods. The recent restoration work has been made possible due to a grant of almost £1 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and further grants from the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yorventure.

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"Just spent the best day walking and taking pics in the wood. There are so many photo opportunities whilst enjoying the scenery. Beautiful place to spend a whole day."
Deborah Dixon, 09 September 2012

Hackfall

Size:
48.06 ha (118.76 acres)
Near:
Grewelthorpe,
Grid ref:
SE236771
OS map sheets:
  • Explorer 298
  • OS Landranger 99

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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