Chevin Forest Park
Chevin Forest Park
Otley Chevin Forest Park is home to some very rare plants and animals. It can be found on the steep slopes by the crags at the top of the chevin.
The chevin has long been home to rare plants and animals. There are many types of trees in Cranwell Woods, including oak, ash, birch, rowan and yew. Other wildlife includes woodpeckers. Otley Chevin is also home to several species of bat that have their homes in the cracks within the crags on top of the chevin.
Otley chevin forest park is a great place for walking with some stunning views. The chevin extends some five miles (8km) from Bramhope to Pool-in-Wharfedale over high ground with some steep sides and deep river valleys containing some basalt outcrops.
Created: 13 January 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Chevin Country Park Information
Chevin Country Park Address
Chevin Country Park, York Gate, Guiseley, Otley LS21 3NU, UK
LS21 3NU
Chevin Forest Park Woodland
Chevin Forest Park is a 176.89 hectare, woodland area in West Yorkshire, managed by Leeds City Council.Local History around Chevin Forest Park
There are some historic monuments around including:
Rock with cup marks and grooves near boundary between Askwith Moor and Denton Moor, 600m east of DunkirkCup marked rock in Calverley Wood, 200m north east of junction of Calverley Cutting and Thornhill DriveCup and ring marked rock at Hoyle Court Drive, CharlestownCup, ring and groove marked rock in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south east of Crag HouseRock with at least seven cup marks at edge of track on Stoop Hill, 890m SSE of triangulation point on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorCup marked rock 640m north east of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith MoorRoman period native settlement in Poolscar Wood, 350m south of Stubbings FarmCup, ring and groove marked rock south of track on Weston Moor 500m WNW of Weston Moor CottageRock with one or two cup marks near derelict walling below outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 350m west of Carr FarmRock with one cup mark and two short grooves, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr FarmCarved rock in Hawksworth SpringRock with one cup mark near boundary between Askwith Moor and Denton Moor, 590m ESE of DunkirkCairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor CottageRock with at least two cups and a groove east of the plantation on Weston Moor 450m north west of Weston Moor CottageRock with large oval cup east of plantation on Weston Moor 830m WSW of Dob Park House FarmCairnfield, enclosures, boulder walling, hollow way and carved rocks towards edge of Snowden Carr centred at 370m south east of Crag HouseThree carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn FarmRock with at least eight cups south of track on Weston Moor 480m WNW of Weston Moor CottageCup and ring marked rock in Wharfemeadows Park, 280m west of Newall HallRock with at least 33 cup marks, some enclosed by grooves, at top of slope between fence and Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 600m NE of Midge HallRock with at least 30 cup marks and some grooves near north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 400m north of Low ParkCup and ring marked rock 40m south east of Hillcourt, RawdonCairn 6m in diameter south of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 300m WNW of Weston Moor CottageRock with one large cup mark, 230m east of the triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, 610m SSW of Crag HouseAnti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton HallCarved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor CottageCup and grooved marked rock in tree line between New Close Quarry and Poppling Well Beck, 280m south west of Whitbeck ManorCup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, CookridgeCup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, CookridgeRock with cup marks, rings and grooves near derelict grouse butt, 440m SE of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorOtley BridgeTwo carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag HouseCup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr FarmCup marked rock in boulder walling between Southpiece Cottage and Bleach MillCup and groove marked rock in boulder walling between Southpiece Cottage and Bleach MillCup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorRock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low ParkCup and ring marked rock on Little Alms CliffCup marked rock 42m west of gate near Dob Park Bridge, adjacent to track on south bank of River WashburnCarved rock on Pelstone Crag 530m west of Danefield HouseGritstone pillar with three cup marks in the north pavement of the A65 at Horsforth, 440m south east of the roundabout at Low FoldA 17th century park lodge known as Dobpark Lodge in Dob Park, near OtleyCup marked rock near gate in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 460m south west of Washburn FarmRock with five or more cups south of track on Weston Moor 300m WNW of Weston Moor CottageCairnfield and carved rocks on Snowden Carr 670m south west of Low Hall FarmCup and groove marked rock east of New Close Quarry, 300m south west of Whitbeck ManorCup and ring marked rock known as the Knotties Stone on Otley Chevin, 270m north east of The Royalty public houseTwo carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr FarmRoman period native settlement in Danefield Wood, 490m south west of Stubbings FarmTwo cup marked rocks near track, 180m east of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorSmall cairnfield with carved rocks north of the plantation on Weston Moor centred 730m north west of Weston Moor CottageCarved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag HouseCup, ring and groove marked rock near gate in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 350m south of Low Hill FarmRock with one cup mark, 290m S of Crag House, Askwith MoorRock with at least two cup marks south east of cairnfield on Snowden Carr, 720m SSE of Crag HouseRock with at least two cup marks on Hollin Tree Hill, 840m NNE of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith MoorRock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor CottagePrehistoric enclosure, carved rocks and orthostat wall, Buck Wood, 195m west of football groundCup and groove marked rock, 700m north east of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith MoorRock with single cup mark near south east edge of gas pipeline, Snowden Carr, 430m SSE of Crag House, Askwith Moor.
