Bradley Field

Downs, Moorland in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Bradley Field

The view from Scout Scar A short way from Kendal town brings these fine views over the National Park.
The view from Scout Scar Credit: David M Clark

Bradley Field, located in Westmorland, is a picturesque expanse of land encompassing both downs and moorland. Spanning approximately 200 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the Westmorland countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning vistas. The field offers a serene and tranquil environment, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and bird watchers.

The downs section of Bradley Field features vast open spaces covered in lush green grass, dotted with occasional wildflowers. It provides ample space for recreational activities such as picnics, frisbee games, or simply unwinding amidst the idyllic surroundings. The gentle slopes of the downs make it an ideal spot for leisurely walks, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

On the other hand, the moorland area of Bradley Field showcases a more rugged and untamed beauty. Covered in heather and bracken, it provides a habitat for various wildlife species, including birds, rabbits, and occasionally deer. The moorland is crisscrossed by narrow footpaths, inviting visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural wonders.

Both sections of Bradley Field are well-maintained, with clear signposting and designated paths to ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors. The field is easily accessible, with car parking facilities and nearby amenities, including cafes and visitor centers. Its proximity to Westmorland's attractions, such as historic sites and charming villages, makes Bradley Field a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.

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The view from Scout Scar A short way from Kendal town brings these fine views over the National Park.
The view from Scout Scar
A short way from Kendal town brings these fine views over the National Park.
Rivet benchmark on milestone in Underbarrow Road Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on the top of an old milestone that once read 'Kendal 2'. The mark was levelled at 171.225m above Newlyn Datum, verified 1971. For a wider view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7456528">SD4892 : Underbarrow Road and a 'Kendal' milestone</a> and  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2819112">SD4892 : Mile stone, Underbarrow Road</a>  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm190192" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm190192">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>
Rivet benchmark on milestone in Underbarrow Road
Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on the top of an old milestone that once read 'Kendal 2'. The mark was levelled at 171.225m above Newlyn Datum, verified 1971. For a wider view see SD4892 : Underbarrow Road and a 'Kendal' milestone and SD4892 : Mile stone, Underbarrow Road LinkExternal link
Underbarrow Road and a 'Kendal' milestone Looking towards Kendal on Underbarrow Road, and on the left there is an old milestone that once read 'Kendal 2'. On top of the milestone there is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7456523">SD4892 : Rivet benchmark on milestone in Underbarrow Road</a>

Milestone Society National ID: WE_KDCE02
Underbarrow Road and a 'Kendal' milestone
Looking towards Kendal on Underbarrow Road, and on the left there is an old milestone that once read 'Kendal 2'. On top of the milestone there is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark SD4892 : Rivet benchmark on milestone in Underbarrow Road Milestone Society National ID: WE_KDCE02
Trig point of Scout Scar, 229m
Trig point of Scout Scar, 229m
Gateway to Gamblesmire Lane from Underbarrow Road
Gateway to Gamblesmire Lane from Underbarrow Road
Benchmark on Barrowfield triangulation pillar Ordnance Survey flush bracket (serial identifier S5672) levelled at 229.454m above Newlyn Datum in 1953
Benchmark on Barrowfield triangulation pillar
Ordnance Survey flush bracket (serial identifier S5672) levelled at 229.454m above Newlyn Datum in 1953
Barrowfield trig point above Scout Scar There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7660251">SD4891 : Benchmark on Barrowfield triangulation pillar</a> set into the face of the pillar towards the camera. The pillar is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://trigpointing.uk/trig/1062" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://trigpointing.uk/trig/1062">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>
Barrowfield trig point above Scout Scar
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SD4891 : Benchmark on Barrowfield triangulation pillar set into the face of the pillar towards the camera. The pillar is described at LinkExternal link
Footpath from Scout Scar to Underbarrow Road
Footpath from Scout Scar to Underbarrow Road
Footpath Sign Brigsteer Road Footpath goes over Bradleyfield and Helsington Barrows
Footpath Sign Brigsteer Road
Footpath goes over Bradleyfield and Helsington Barrows
Stile and Milestone On the Brigsteer Road. Milestone is 1 mile from Kendal
Stile and Milestone
On the Brigsteer Road. Milestone is 1 mile from Kendal
Beech Brigsteer Road Brigsteer Road climbs out of Kendal towards Helsington Barrows
Beech Brigsteer Road
Brigsteer Road climbs out of Kendal towards Helsington Barrows
On the path to Helsington Laithes Below Helsington Barrow above Kendal
On the path to Helsington Laithes
Below Helsington Barrow above Kendal
Spirelet on dormer gable, Captain French Lane, Kendal Perhaps Harry Potter's great-great-grandmother lived here?  There is a similar spirelet on Hill Cote, Gilling Gate, which is an 'Arts and Crafts' house built in the 1890s.
Spirelet on dormer gable, Captain French Lane, Kendal
Perhaps Harry Potter's great-great-grandmother lived here? There is a similar spirelet on Hill Cote, Gilling Gate, which is an 'Arts and Crafts' house built in the 1890s.
Former Inghamite Chapel, Bankfield Road, Kendal The English Heritage on-line thesaurus defines an Inghamite chapel as one for followers of Benjamin Ingham after he left the Moravians prior to joining the Sandamanians.  Benjamin  Ingham was a Yorkshire preacher in the mid 1700s and toured Yorkshire and Lancashire after being ordained in 1735.  His followers established around 100 chapels at the height of his popularity, but only two are still in use, at Wheatley Lane and  at Salterforth, both in the Pendle area of Lancashire.  He died in 1772.  The Kendal chapel was built in 1844 in the then old-fashioned late Georgian style with round-arched windows and a pedimented front.  It has been converted to flats.
Former Inghamite Chapel, Bankfield Road, Kendal
The English Heritage on-line thesaurus defines an Inghamite chapel as one for followers of Benjamin Ingham after he left the Moravians prior to joining the Sandamanians. Benjamin Ingham was a Yorkshire preacher in the mid 1700s and toured Yorkshire and Lancashire after being ordained in 1735. His followers established around 100 chapels at the height of his popularity, but only two are still in use, at Wheatley Lane and at Salterforth, both in the Pendle area of Lancashire. He died in 1772. The Kendal chapel was built in 1844 in the then old-fashioned late Georgian style with round-arched windows and a pedimented front. It has been converted to flats.
Summerhill care home, Captain French Lane, Kendal This is part of a very extensive building, dated 1996 on the circular plaque under the gable on the left.
Summerhill care home, Captain French Lane, Kendal
This is part of a very extensive building, dated 1996 on the circular plaque under the gable on the left.
Gateway to . . . . This gateway can be seen over the wall by where walkers park their cars.
Gateway to . . . .
This gateway can be seen over the wall by where walkers park their cars.
Brackenwood, Kendal A modern housing development off Brigsteer Road.
Brackenwood, Kendal
A modern housing development off Brigsteer Road.
A591 west of Kendal The A591 by-passes Kendal to the west providing a fast route into the Lake District for traffic off the M6. It is seen here from the Brigsteer Road bridge on a cold morning.
A591 west of Kendal
The A591 by-passes Kendal to the west providing a fast route into the Lake District for traffic off the M6. It is seen here from the Brigsteer Road bridge on a cold morning.
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Bradley Field is located at Grid Ref: SD4991 (Lat: 54.318948, Lng: -2.7820871)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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