Red Kite Wood £89,000 Freehold
- Goldsborough, Near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
- over 5 ¼ acres
- Northern England
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Large oak trees line the path
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Filtered sunlight
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Majestic mature oak trees
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The ride-stop entrance to Red Kite Wood
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Lots of native ferns
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New growth on western hemlock
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Ferns, hazel, sycamore and birch
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View along the footpath
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Oaks interplanted with some fir trees
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Layers of life
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A more open area towards the north of the wood
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Autumn colours
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Trees of all ages and mixed ground flora
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A drain, near the northern boundary
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Elder leaves in October
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Orange peel fungus
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Potential firewood or habitat
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Bramble leaves, colouring up
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View south down the track, the wood is on the left
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On the track by the ride-stop
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Bramble flowers in early summer
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Ragged robin flowers
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A bench in a clearing
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Deep shade in summertime
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Foxgloves
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So many shades of green
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Oak and hemlock trees
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Large oaks near the ride-stop entrance
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Double gates on the track to the wood
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The main wood gate
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Description
Red Kite Wood is a predominantly a mature oak woodland, with a few conifers, characterised by lots of beautiful large oak trees and home to a wealth of woodland wildlife. Situated at the northern end of Goldsborough Wood, it is conveniently located close to Knaresborough, within half an hour’s drive from Harrogate, and 40 minutes from central York and Leeds.
The ride-stop entrance to the wood is set amongst beautiful oak trees which tower above you as you set off on your journey through the wood. A backdrop of a block of fir trees give a Narnia like quality.
Just at the most northerly edge of the wood, there are a few more open spots, where ash trees were recently felled. These have been left to naturally regenerate, but alternatively, there is plenty of scope for the new owner of this exceptional woodland to make their mark and influence the type and density of planting here for future generations by carrying out their own tree planting.
A public footpath crosses the wood running north- south, towards the eastern edge of the wood. It is quite a quiet route, tending to be used only by long distance walkers. Taking a circular route within the wood, links the ride-stop entrance with a ‘secret’ bench, nestled to the south of the fir trees, with views through the forest from here. Beyond the footpath, the eastern boundary of the wood is formed by a stream, known as White Rail Beck and Double Dike. This area is filled with coppiced hazel, birch and bluebells, with native ferns and twisting honeysuckle
The wood is generally quite accessible, with clearer ways between clumps of blackberry bushes and set as it is on fairly level ground. The wood is mostly native broadleaved, as well as the majestic oak trees, you will find some large Douglas firs, birch, rowan, hawthorn coppiced hazel and sycamore.
The York to Knaresborough branch line runs to the east of the wood, a field and the watercourse lie between the wood and the line. This only has a couple of small trains per hour and the songs and swishing of the forest tends to be the sound that envelopes you.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenantTrees
Oak, birch, sycamore, western hemlock, Douglas fir, hawthorn and hazel.
Wildlife
Red Kite Wood is rich in wildlife, buzzards and red kites can often be seen, swooping and soaring around the woodland edges and from time to time, you may hear a tawny owl.
Many smaller birds are resident in the wood including blackbirds, wrens, blue tits, robins, jays and many more.
Roe deer frequent the area and are often seen, if not apparent, then they are evident from their trails, you may find drier spots where they have scraped the ground to bed down.
Features
- Mature oak trees and other native broadleaves
- Great for wildlife
- A rustic bench with a lovely outlook
- Level ground
Access, tracks and footpaths
From the end of Church Street in Goldsborough, you follow a stone track between two hedgerows, through three gates, the third of which is the entrance gate to Goldsborough Wood.
A good stone track, suitable for cars and 4x4s leads all the way through the forest to the entrance of Red Kite Wood, marked with a ride stop entrance and name sign. There is space to park a vehicle here.
The ground within the wood is fairly level and easy going though sturdy footwear is recommended.
Rights and covenants
There is a public footpath running north south within the wood.
The sporting rights are included in the sale.
Our standard covenant will apply.
Activities
Red Kite Wood is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts who would like to carry out conservation projects. There is plenty of good material for greenwood crafts and parts of the wood are perfect for additional tree planting.
Local area and history
Goldsborough is a quiet and attractive village, close to Knaresborough and Harrogate which between them boast an array of attractions including the Turkish Baths, Valley Gardens, RHS Harlow Carr, Mother Shipton’s Cave and many more.
Evidence of early settlement in the village comes from a Viking hoard which was discovered in 1859 during construction outside the north wall of Goldsborough Church. Coins and artefacts dating from 700 to 1050 were found in a leaden chest including fragments of Viking brooches and arm-rings, together with 39 coins. It forms one of the largest collections ever discovered in the UK and is now held at the British Museum in London.
In the Domesday Survey of 1086 Goldsborough is referred to as "Godenesburg" and some fine Norman architecture can be found in St Mary's Church in the village.
In 1599 Sir Richard Hutton, a London lawyer, bought the land and built Goldsborough Hall on its current site. Daniel Lascelles, whose family eventually became the Earls of Harewood, bought Goldsborough Hall and the estate in the late 1750s and the entrance gates to the village date back to this time.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries of the wood are marked in blue. These are on post tops on the northern and southern boundaries, elsewhere they are on trees
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 104
- Grid ref: SE 399 565
- Nearest post code: HG5 8AP
- GPS coordinates: 54.0036, -1.39176
Location map
Directions
Please contact Liz Watson on 07985 548481 to arrange a visit. Always use postcode HG5 8AP and these written directions to reach the wood (and not the map pin). Waterproof footwear is recommended.
For unaccompanied viewings, there is a round-trip walk of around 3km from the parking area, on good stone tracks.
Goldsborough is situated to the south of the A59 Knaresborough to York Road, about two miles to the west of the A1(M) J47.
From the village of Goldsborough, proceed along Church Street, past Goldsborough Hall and the Church. The road surface ends, continue on along a stone track until the first gate is reached.
This gate has a combination padlock. Please lock this gate behind you.
Continue on for around 400m to reach a second gate at the entrance to a pasture. This needs to be lifted slightly and has a loop of string to secure it closed.
The track crosses pastureland and the first wood gate is reached. This has a combination code and there is space to park just beyond this point, to the side of the main vehicle route into the wood, keeping the access clear. New owners will receive a key to this gate.
Please proceed on foot from this point.
It is approximately 400m walk to the crossroads, at this point turn left up the stone track.
After another 400m, the track crosses a deep dike, continue on for a further 320m.
The entrance to Red Kite Wood is here on the right, clearly marked with the name and a for-sale sign.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
A beautiful mixed woodland with a timeless feel, located between Harrogate and York, with fabulous mature oak trees.
