St Joseph's Wood,
Aysgarth Falls, Wensleydale
The grid reference for St.
Joseph's Wood is 017890, previously it was known as the Riddings
Field. The land is well situated, adjacent to Freeholders's
Wood, an ancient coppiced wood and just minutes from Aysgarth
Falls on the River Ure. 100 acres of green fields, including
30 acres of young woodland, which was officially opened by
Sir Chris Bonnington as a Millennium Project on 13 April
1999 after 11,500 trees had been planted.
It is an ideal secluded green-field
campsite. On site mains water is available. Vehicular access
is via Low Lane, Carperby. Foot access is through Freeholder's
Wood along the signposted, public footpath. The area is suitable
for walking, orienteering, rambling, mountain biking etc.
The wood consists of broadleaved,
deciduous trees and was created primarily as a wildlife area
with the benefit of its own natural spring and pond. Within
the woodland there is a SSSI of botanical interest. There
are stunning views of Wensleydale from the high knolls within
the wood. |
