13.03 Acres, Pioneer Wood, Scawton
- Land size
- 13.03 acres
Key Features
- 13.03 acres of amenity woodland
- Located south of Scawton within the North York Moors National Park
- Direct access off the A170 with good road frontage
- Attractive, elevated position with far-reaching countryside views
- Established grassland with areas of young woodland planting, scrub and natural regeneration
- Planted in 2010 by the Woodland Trust
- Provides amenity, conservation, wildlife and recreational opportunities
- Potential for continued environmental enhancement, biodiversity improvement or light grazing
Description
/ BACKGROUND Pioneer Wood comprises an attractive parcel of amenity land extending in all to approximately 13.03 acres, situated to the south of Scawton within the North York Moors National Park. The land is accessed directly from the A170 and benefits from good road frontage with benefit of secondary access off Greenlane track. Historically the land at Pioneer Wood has been intensively farmed until the recent planting of native woodland and shrubs which will create a significant environmental uplift, particularly when the woodland matures. This will create an excellent habitat for birds, mammals, insects, flora and fauna. There are mown grass tracks through the land, and the property enjoys an elevated position with attractive views over the surrounding countryside. There is a disused quarry situated to the south-east of the land. The land is suitable for amenity, conservation, wildlife and recreational purposes, subject to any necessary consents. The land may also offer future timber opportunities, particularly firewood when thinnings are taken. The land is likely to be of interest to lifestyle buyers, conservation purchasers, neighbouring landowners, smallholders and those seeking a private parcel of land in an accessible National Park location. LOCATION The land lies to the south of Scawton, within the North York Moors National Park, in an attractive rural position between Helmsley and Thirsk. The property is accessed directly from the A170, providing good road links to the surrounding villages and market towns. The A170 is the main route between Thirsk and Helmsley, making the land readily accessible while still enjoying a rural and scenic setting. Scawton is a small rural village positioned on the southern edge of the National Park. The surrounding area is characterised by rolling countryside, woodland, grassland and attractive long-distance views. Helmsley lies approximately 5 miles to the east and provides a good range of local facilities, including shops, public houses, restaurants, a primary school and other services. Thirsk lies approximately 10 miles to the west and offers a wider range of services and amenities, together with access to the A19 and rail connections. The property is situated approximately 28 miles from the historic City of York where further services are available including a mainline train service to London King's Cross and Edinburgh, Scotland in under 2 hours. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY OFFERS OVER: £90,000
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-11
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Helmsley Community Primary School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Academy converter
- Husthwaite Church of England Primary School5.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Nawton Community Primary School6.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Community school
- Thirsk Community Primary School7.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 122
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Ryedale School6.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 698
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thirsk School & Sixth Form College7.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Type
- Community school
- Outwood Academy Easingwold9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 823
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Northallerton School & Sixth Form College13 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,002
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Boroughbridge High School14 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 388
- Type
- Community school
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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