Hackfall Wood
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Hackfall Wood is located near Grewelthorpe, 2 miles from Masham. John Aislabie bought the land in 1731, but it was his son, William who turned the area into a beautiful wooded area. He also had follies, grottoes, surprise views and waterfalls built to make the wood more interesting. It was hugely popular during the Victorian period when people
paid an entrance fee at Hackfall House and teas were served at
Mowbray Point. The artist Turner visited the woods to
immortalise them in paint.
In more recent years the woods became rather
neglected and were bought by the Woodland Trust in the
1980's which is now managing the woods and their
associated follies in conjunction with the Hackfall
Trust.
It is Site of Special Scientific Interest and rich in
bird and other wildlife. Visitors are welcome and entry to the
site is free. You can walk to Hackfall alongside the river
Ure from Masham (accessible by bus) though Nutwith Cote, an
early 18th century farmstead.
More information is available from theWoodland Trust
website
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