Doug Shepherd's photos with the keyword: Wykeham Forest

This field was until recently used to grow on seedlings of larch and pine for planting in Forestry Commission England plantations. The grass was planted in this and other fields when the nursery closed, in order I think, to minimize wind erosion of the sandy soil. In some fields nature is doing the same job with wild plants such as thistles, clover etc. The silver is a result of sunlight on the grass that is being blown about by a strong wind.

HFF 18/03/2022

The track ascends 117 mtrs from Troutsdale through the trees on the escarpment to the higher ground of the Tabular Hills*, and Wykeham Forest. The middle shot from the track shows a glimpse of farm buildings in Troutsdale. Only in winter is this view easily visible. *The Tabular Hills mark the southern boundary of the North York Moors National Park. Their name comes from their distinctive table top shape, they rise up gently from the south and end abruptly in a series of steep north facing headlands.

Wykeham Forest, North Yorkshire

Wykeham Forest

Wykeham Forest

Also referred to as the Purple Beech

The flowers in the two PiP's were found along the track shown above.

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