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

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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:

Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west 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 FarmTwo carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag HouseCup and groove marked rock in boulder walling between Southpiece Cottage and Bleach MillCarved rock on Pelstone Crag 530m west of Danefield HouseCup and grooved marked rock in tree line between New Close Quarry and Poppling Well Beck, 280m south west of Whitbeck ManorRock with at least two cup marks on Hollin Tree Hill, 840m NNE of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith MoorCup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, CookridgeCairnfield and carved rocks on Snowden Carr 670m south west of Low Hall FarmCup marked rock 640m north east of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith MoorRock with one large cup mark, 230m east of the triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, 610m SSW of Crag HouseA 17th century park lodge known as Dobpark Lodge in Dob Park, near OtleyCup and ring marked rock on Little Alms CliffRock 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, ring and groove marked rock south of track on Weston Moor 500m WNW of Weston Moor CottageAnti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton HallTwo cup marked rocks near track, 180m east of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorRock with at least eight cups south of track on Weston Moor 480m WNW of Weston Moor CottageRock with five or more cups south of track on Weston Moor 300m WNW of Weston Moor CottageCup, ring and groove marked rock in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south east of Crag HouseRock with cup marks and grooves near boundary between Askwith Moor and Denton Moor, 600m east of DunkirkCairnfield, enclosures, boulder walling, hollow way and carved rocks towards edge of Snowden Carr centred at 370m south east of Crag HouseRock 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 HallCup marked rock near gate in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 460m south west of Washburn FarmGritstone pillar with three cup marks in the north pavement of the A65 at Horsforth, 440m south east of the roundabout at Low FoldPrehistoric enclosure, carved rocks and orthostat wall, Buck Wood, 195m west of football groundRoman period native settlement in Danefield Wood, 490m south west of Stubbings FarmRock 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 ParkRock with large oval cup east of plantation on Weston Moor 830m WSW of Dob Park House FarmCup and groove marked rock, 700m north east of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith MoorRock with at least two cup marks south east of cairnfield on Snowden Carr, 720m SSE of Crag HouseCup and ring marked rock at Hoyle Court Drive, CharlestownCup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr FarmOtley BridgeThree carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn FarmCup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, CookridgeCarved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag HouseRock with one cup mark, 290m S of Crag House, Askwith MoorCairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor CottageCup marked rock in boulder walling between Southpiece Cottage and Bleach MillCup marked rock in Calverley Wood, 200m north east of junction of Calverley Cutting and Thornhill DriveTwo carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr FarmCup and ring marked rock 40m south east of Hillcourt, RawdonCup and ring marked rock known as the Knotties Stone on Otley Chevin, 270m north east of The Royalty public houseRock with one cup mark near boundary between Askwith Moor and Denton Moor, 590m ESE of DunkirkSmall cairnfield with carved rocks north of the plantation on Weston Moor centred 730m north west of Weston Moor CottageRoman period native settlement in Poolscar Wood, 350m south of Stubbings FarmCup, ring and groove marked rock near gate in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 350m south of Low Hill FarmRock with cup marks, rings and grooves near derelict grouse butt, 440m SE of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorCup and ring marked rock in Wharfemeadows Park, 280m west of Newall HallCup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorRock with at least seven cup marks at edge of track on Stoop Hill, 890m SSE of triangulation point on Shooting House Hill, Askwith MoorCairn 6m in diameter south of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 300m WNW of Weston Moor CottageCarved rock in Hawksworth SpringCup marked rock 42m west of gate near Dob Park Bridge, adjacent to track on south bank of River WashburnRock with at least two cups and a groove east of the plantation on Weston Moor 450m north west of Weston Moor CottageRock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor CottageRock with one cup mark and two short grooves, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr FarmRock with single cup mark near south east edge of gas pipeline, Snowden Carr, 430m SSE of Crag House, Askwith MoorCup and groove marked rock east of New Close Quarry, 300m south west of Whitbeck Manor.

Chevin Forest Park map

Chevin Forest Park UK Map