Halton West

Settlement in Yorkshire Craven

England

Halton West

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This mark can be found on the gatepost at the entrance to Long Bank Farm.
The benchmark has a recorded height of 155.9753 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm152156" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm152156">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Peter Wood

Halton West is a small village located in the district of Craven, within the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The village is positioned approximately 3 miles northwest of the market town of Skipton and about 24 miles northeast of the city of Leeds.

With its charming rural setting, Halton West offers a peaceful and idyllic environment for residents and visitors alike. The village is characterized by a collection of traditional stone-built houses, many of which date back several centuries, giving it a timeless and quintessentially English feel.

Despite its small size, Halton West has some amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, which serves as a community hub and hosts various events throughout the year. Additionally, there is a small primary school that provides education to local children.

The village is ideally located for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling opportunities in the surrounding countryside. The nearby Yorkshire Dales offer stunning landscapes, with attractions such as Malham Cove and Gordale Scar within easy reach.

Overall, Halton West offers a peaceful retreat in a picturesque setting, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a tranquil rural escape in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Halton West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.984819/-2.240657 or Grid Reference SD8454. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on the gatepost at the entrance to Long Bank Farm. The benchmark has a recorded height of 155.9753 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

Railway Bridge at Nappa

The A682 Gisburn/Long Preston Road at the scattered community of Nappa as it is crossed by a railway bridge. It carries a mineral line that connects Clitheroe to Hellifield.

Chris Heaton

Cotter Hill

Following a right of way from Swinden northwards towards the A682, near Halton West

Chris Heaton

Old Close Plantation

Small patch of woodland above the River Ribble, seen from the south

Chris Heaton

Ged Beck looking Downstream

Crossing this stream below Black Plantation the scene looks down Ged Beck towards Gallaber Hole Plantation, on its journey to the River Ribble.

Chris Heaton

Nappa Flats

Farmhouse in the countryside of Mid Ribblesdale

Chris Heaton

On the Track between Paa Hill and Nappa Flats

Muddy track crossing the small drumlin of Priestbers

Chris Heaton

Bridleway near Englands Head

Part of the bridleway followed between Paa Hill and Nappa Flats - very boggy in texture

Chris Heaton

Paa Hill

One of many glacial drumlins that are manifested in this area

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Nappa Manor Farm entrance

Peter Moore

Path and stream go under the railway at Swinden Gill

John Slater

Path and stream go under the railway at Swinden Gill

John Slater

Swinden Hall

John Slater

Milestone 'To Gisburn 5 Miles'

This old milestone is on the A682 near the lane to Goosmere Height. The other side reads 'To Settle 6 Miles' SD8555 : Milestone 'To Settle 6 Miles'. Old Ordnance Survey maps indicate a bench mark on this stone but I couldn't find any sign of it. For details of the mark see: Link

John S Turner

Milestone 'To Settle 6 Miles'

This old milestone is on the A682 near the lane to Goosmere Height. The other side reads 'To Gisburn 5 Miles' SD8555 : Milestone 'To Gisburn 5 Miles'. Old Ordnance Survey maps indicate a bench mark on this stone but I couldn't find any sign of it.

John S Turner

A milestone on the A682

This old milestone is near the lane to Goosmere Height. The near face states 'To Settle 6 Miles' see SD8555 : Milestone 'To Gisburn 5 Miles' and the far side 'To Gisburn 5 Miles' see SD8555 : Milestone 'To Settle 6 Miles'. Old Ordnance Survey maps indicate that there was once a bench mark on the stone but I was unable to find one.

John S Turner

Rivet bench mark on a water trough in Hellifield Road

This bench mark is on the front face of an old stone water trough in the lane called Hellifield Road. The rivet is set into the top edge of the trough and the mark was recorded on the 1853 O.S. map. See also SD8555 : Stone water trough in Hellifield Road SD8555 : Stone water trough and Hellifield Road For details of the marks see: Link

John S Turner

Stone water trough in Hellifield Road

This old stone water trough is alongside the lane called Hellifield Road. There is a rivet bench mark on the front edge of the trough, off-centre to the left, SD8555 : Rivet bench mark on a water trough in Hellifield Road, and the date '1819' is cut into the centre of the face. The house in the background is Panbeck Farm on the A682.

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Halton West is located at Grid Ref: SD8454 (Lat: 53.984819, Lng: -2.240657)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire