Bastifell

Downs, Moorland in Westmorland Eden

England

Bastifell

Footpath in groove en route for Nine Standards Rigg The path, seen looking to the west - downhill - is one of the main routes to the summit of Nine Standards Rigg and is a variant of the &#039;Coast to Coast&#039; long distance path. — Footpath in groove en route for Nine Standards Rigg Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Bastifell is a quaint village located in the picturesque county of Westmorland, England. Nestled amidst the stunning Downs and Moorland, the village offers a serene and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, Bastifell is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The Downs provide ample opportunities for hiking, walking, and exploring the unspoiled beauty of the countryside. The Moorland, on the other hand, offers a unique landscape with its heather-covered hills and rocky outcrops, attracting bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The village itself exudes a charming and traditional atmosphere, with its stone cottages and well-preserved historic buildings. The local community takes great pride in maintaining the village's heritage and preserving its character. Visitors can admire the beautiful architecture, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which stands as a testament to the village's rich history.

Despite its small size, Bastifell boasts a close-knit community with a range of amenities and services. The village has a local pub, The Black Swan, where residents and visitors can enjoy a pint of ale and indulge in hearty British cuisine. There is also a village shop that provides essential groceries and serves as a hub for social interaction.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Bastifell in Westmorland offers a tranquil haven amidst stunning natural landscapes and a warm, welcoming community.

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Bastifell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.459009/-2.2691398 or Grid Reference NY8207. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath in groove en route for Nine Standards Rigg

The path, seen looking to the west - downhill - is one of the main routes to the summit of Nine Standards Rigg and is a variant of the 'Coast to Coast' long distance path.

Trevor Littlewood

Footpath erosion - Nine Standards Rigg

One of the variants of the Coast to Coast path approaches the hill of Nine Standards Rigg by this route. On the steep slope there has presumably been sufficient erosion that wood-retained steps were built and that probably led to some recovery in the grass cover - see to the right of the steps. In time however lack of maintenance has seen the earth eroded from the stepped line which would make climbing and descent awkward; as a consequence, understandably, walkers have walked a line beside the steps causing yet further erosion!

Trevor Littlewood

Peat haggs near Baxton Gill Head

An extensive area of peat haggs and bog lies to the south-west of the summit of Nine Standards Rigg; the trig point of the hill is seen on the skyline to the left of a pair of walkers. Following an extended spell of unusually dry weather the crossing of the ground in view was remarkably easy.

Trevor Littlewood

Ruined building on south-western slope of Nine Standards Rigg

This ruin, close to a junction of bridleways on the slopes of Nine Standards Rigg is not shown on OS maps at either 1:50 000 or 1:25 000 scales; its original purpose is unknown though there is an old quarry to the east and there could be some connection with that. The hill seen at the left side of the image is Tailbridge Hill.

Trevor Littlewood

Backstone Castle

Backstone Castle is a rocky outcrop above Backstone Beck. The elaborate name might lead unwary walkers to believe they are heading for some ancient historical site. In reality it is merely a distraction in a vast and bleak moorland setting.

Colin Gregory

Signpost on Rollinson haggs.

steven ruffles

One of the Nine standards.

Along the Coast to Coast path.

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Collapsing wall fragment at old quarry workings on Bastifell

Bastifell is a location to the north of Nine Standards Rigg and the Nine Standards can be seen distantly at the right side of the image. The section of walling is a curiosity seemingly serving no clear purpose other than perhaps as an occasional shelter for those working at the shallow quarry excavations in the vicinity.

Trevor Littlewood

Scattered rocks and wall fragment on Collin Hill

North from Nine Standards high ground descends gradually and mainly is grass covered but some rock is exposed. Gritstone has been quarried on a small scale but in this image and certainly on the distant hill to the north there's much scattered white rock; limestone surely. The purpose of the short section of dry stone walling is unknown.

Trevor Littlewood

Section of ruined wall on Collin Hill

Collin Hill is a minor fearture of the hill country north of Nine Standards and Nine Standards Rigg. The image shows densely scattered white rocks (presumably limestone), on lower ground beyond the stretch of dry stone walling with a bog in between.

Trevor Littlewood

Dry stream bed, Reigill

A continuation of Faraday Gill, looking downstream.

Ian Taylor

Footbridge below Nine Standards Rigg

Another view of NY8106 : Inadequate Footbridge, when in low cloud. This concessionary footpath is part of Wainwright's Coast to Coast route.

Ian Taylor

Cairns on Nine Standards Rigg

The 3 northernmost standards in low cloud.

Ian Taylor

Trig point, Nine Standards Rigg

There is no flush bracket, and no obvious sign of one. Perhaps the pillar has been rebuilt. There is a cut bench mark on the stone in the left foreground.

Ian Taylor

Shale slope with boulders

The steep slope of black shale drops into Brownberhead Beck which drains from the eastern side of Nine Standards. The groove in which the boulders lie has been eroded: presumably loose shale has been lost with the larger rocks originally embedded in the shale, remaining.

Trevor Littlewood

Unusual section of walling near Brownberhead Beck

Brownberhead Beck is the foreground stream. Beyond it a walker is sitting on a curious piece of wall - if that's what it is! There are two stretches, both low, set at a right angle. The location is remote and no purpose behind the construction can be imagined. (The pole across the stream of course has a gin trap mounted on top.)

Trevor Littlewood

The Nine Standards in 1989

The Nine Standards (not necessarily all in view), to the north of the toposcope and the summit of Nine Standards Rigg.

Trevor Littlewood

Estate track on High Dolphin Seat

Even on the most recent online 1:25000 mapping (as of 2022) the estate track is not shown climbing Peatmoor Hill any further than Burntling Hole. However, in reality, as shown on the largeer scale map, it provides convenient walking access not only up to High Dolphin Seat, but right up to within half a kilometre of the summit of Nine Standards Rigg, thus avoiding seasonal restrictions and the problems of erosion on the normal routes used by Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk. The view here looks west to Greenfell Crag and beyond to the Vale of Eden. This way up doesn't seem to have been "discovered" yet by walkers, maybe because to get to it involves a bit of intricate fiddly driving on single-track, with limited parking. We had the route to ourselves for my sixty fifth birthday...

Andy Waddington

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Bastifell is located at Grid Ref: NY8207 (Lat: 54.459009, Lng: -2.2691398)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria