Much loved Goit Stock Wood and its waterfalls near Bingley are up for sale

The valley was carved out during the last ice age and the differential weathering of the grit stone and shales has led to the creation of a number of waterfalls, the most impressive of which being the much-visited Goit Stock Waterfall which is approximately 20 ft high.

Andrew Black, director in the rural agency team at Savills in York who is handling the sale, says: “This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a historic woodland to include a well-known landmark in Goit Stock Waterfall. It is likely to be of interest to those seeking property with high landscape, amenity and conservation value and we anticipate its beauty and tranquillity will capture the hearts of many interested parties.”

The owners, Paul and Julie Davis, are selling the woodland, which is open to the public, as they look towards their future retirement. Paul Davis says: “We have owned Goit Stock Woods for over 20 years and have made some fantastic memories there. The time has now come for us to sell the woods and give someone else the opportunity to own a much-cherished part of our local history.”

The wood lies in largely unspoilt countryside between the Yorkshire villages of Harden and Cullingworth. Visitors to the woodland can enjoy the peaceful surroundings which mainly comprise Birch, Oak, Sycamore and Beech trees.

The wood has become a haven for wildlife, including deer, while the Hallas and Harden Becks run through it, which are home to trout and grayling. The valley was carved out during the last ice age and the differential weathering of the grit stone and shales has led to the creation of a number of waterfalls, the most impressive of which being the much-visited Goit Stock Waterfall which is approximately 20 ft high.

Andrew Black, director in the rural agency team at Savills in York who is handling the sale, says: “This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a historic woodland to include a well-known landmark in Goit Stock Waterfall. It is likely to be of interest to those seeking property with high landscape, amenity and conservation value and we anticipate its beauty and tranquillity will capture the hearts of many interested parties.”

The current owners, Paul and Julie Davis, are selling the woodland which is open to the public, as they look ahead towards their future retirement. Paul Davis, comments: “We have owned Goit Stock Woods for over 20 years and have made some fantastic memories there. The time has now come for us to sell the woods and give someone else the opportunity to own a much-cherished part of our local history.”

The wood lies in largely unspoilt rolling countryside between the Yorkshire villages of Harden and Cullingworth. Visitors to the woodland can enjoy the peaceful surroundings which mainly comprise Birch, Oak, Sycamore and Beech trees.

Whilst the section below the waterfall is locally referred to as the hidden valley that was not always the case. At one time there were six mills on the Beck and for a period the former Goit Stock Mill was utilised as a café and ballroom before it burnt down in 1927.

The Millennium Way footpath follows the southern boundary of the wood before joining the central pathway through the wood and past the waterfall leading onto Hallas Lane. The path through the wood varies from a gentle open pathway through to a steeper, more slippery section close to the waterfall where railings have been erected by the council. Whilst access for visitors is on foot the purchasers will be granted the right to park in the car park to the south side of Harden Park towards the centre of the woodland.

Andrew Black adds: “For purchasers this is a rare opportunity to acquire part of the local history of the area to include a well known landmark which is likely to be also of interest to those seeking property with high landscape, amenity and nature conservation value. There is also potential for mobile café or food stall to be used on site.”

For further details contact Andrew Black at Savills, Tel 01904 617800.