Widdur Wood £45,000 Freehold
- Goldsborough, near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
- about 2 acres
- Northern England
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The first flush of green in Spring
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Tall beech trees
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Bluebells in May
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'Widdur' is a Viking word for 'wood'
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Sunny celendines
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Rustic bench
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Sculptural arum lillies, also known as Lords and Ladies
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Unfurling ferns
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Early purple orchid
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Bursting blackthorn buds
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The snaking root of a poplar
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The beech trees are well spaced
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A well-worn deer trail across the ditch
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Oak seedling
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View along the boundary in the pasture are the edge of the wood
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Contrasting textures of moss, grasses and smooth bark
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Winter sun
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The bones of the wood in winter
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The ride-stop entrance
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Path leading off from the ride-stop
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The bench set in a glade
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Canopy in winter
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Beech and poplar trees
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Looking east along the dyke at the southern boundary
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Oak trees, close to the dyke
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Deep shade in summertime
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The bench in a leafy clearing
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Squirrel's dinner table
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Native ferns
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Shade patterns
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Space for a wood stack
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The first set of gates on the track as you approach the wood
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The main wood gate. Park your vehicle on the stone area beyond this to view a wood for sale
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Description
Widdur Wood is an attractive smaller woodland, comprised of mature deciduous trees, located towards the northern end of Goldsborough Wood. Conveniently located close to Knaresborough, the wood is within half an hour’s drive from Harrogate, and 40 minutes from central York and Leeds.
On arrival at the ride-stop entrance, there are tall beech and poplar trees with a diverse ground flora. A discreet path leads off to the right and after a short distance, you arrive at a rustic bench, convenient to stop and rest awhile, while taking in the beauty of the surroundings, enveloped by birdsong at the right time of year.
The southern boundary is the centre of a deep dike, which seems to have water running all year. To the west there are views into the pasture land at the edge of the wood (ideal for enjoying an evening sunset) where geese and lapwings gather and red kites hunt.
Aside from the larger beech and poplar trees, the understorey is made up of hazel, ash regeneration, hawthorn and goat willow, all along the dike bank. Wonderful wildflowers are abundant in the spring including early purple orchid and bluebells.
Please contact Liz Watson, the agent, if you would like to arrange a viewing.
Trees
Beech, poplar, hazel, hawthorn, blackthorn.
Wildlife
Widdur 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, song thrush, 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 distinct trails, slot marks are clearly visible in areas of soft mud around the dike banks.
Features
- Mature trees
- Tranquil
- Great for wildlife
- A rustic bench in a scenic spot
- Fairly level ground
- Rural outlook
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 Widdur Wood, marked with a ride stop entrance and name sign. There is space to park a vehicle here.
The foot-routes within the wood are over fairly level ground but sturdy footwear is recommended.
Rights and covenants
Activities
Widdur Wood is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts who would like to carry out conservation projects. There is also plenty of good material for bushcraft and a home firewood supply and the wood is perfect for occasional camping with family and friends.
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. ‘Widdur’ is a Viking word for ‘Woodland’.
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 Widdur Wood are indicated by pink paint markings. These are on the fence along the field boundary, on wooden posts on the north boundary and on trees along the eastern boundary with the track and the southern boundary against the drain.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 104
- Grid ref: SE 398 562
- Nearest post code: HG5 8AP
- GPS coordinates: 54.0009, -1.39313
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 30m.
The entrance to Widdur Wood is here on the left, 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 small, tranquil, deciduous woodland with a rural outlook, located between Harrogate and York, with some lovely mature trees.
