Hellifield Green

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Hellifield Green

Haw Lane track above Hellifield Looking SW down Haw Lane track, back towards Hellifield — Haw Lane track above Hellifield Credit: Rob Bainbridge

Hellifield Green is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Located in the district of Craven, it is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village is situated on a gently sloping landscape, combining the beauty of the Downs and Moorland areas.

The village itself is characterized by charming stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Traditional dry stone walls define the boundaries of the village and add to its rustic charm. The peaceful atmosphere of Hellifield Green is enhanced by its small population and tight-knit community.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, Hellifield Green offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The nearby Yorkshire Dales provides an abundance of walking and hiking trails, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The moorland areas, with their unique flora and fauna, make it a haven for nature enthusiasts.

Despite its rural nature, Hellifield Green is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village has its own railway station, providing easy access to destinations such as Skipton, Leeds, and Manchester. The local amenities include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub, ensuring that residents have all the essentials close at hand.

In conclusion, Hellifield Green is a quintessential Yorkshire village, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting amidst the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and strong sense of community, it is a place that captures the hearts of both locals and visitors alike.

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Hellifield Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.000599/-2.2218541 or Grid Reference SD8556. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Haw Lane track above Hellifield

Looking SW down Haw Lane track, back towards Hellifield

Rob Bainbridge

Historical field system

Zoomed pic of field system from Haw Lane

Rob Bainbridge

View towards Butter Haw Hill

The wall in the foreground runs alongside Hellifield Beck, which has its origins on the slopes of the hill in the distance.

Stephen Craven

Hellifield railway station

The island platform looking north-east with the Hellifield signal box in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Train leaving Hellifield station at 16:10

The diesel multiple unit train heading for Leeds, leaving around five minutes late.

Trevor Littlewood

St. Aidan's Church

Hellifield grew as a railway village being at the junction of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, and the Midland Railway. The church was built as recently as 1906 and is grade II listed.

Trevor Littlewood

Old milestone

This stone east of Hellifield at the junction of the lane to Otterburn was knocked over in 2008 but reset the wrong way round. In October 2011 it was knocked over again but by January 2012 had been reset about 1 metre from its original position. The left face reads TO/GRISTO(N)/7M. On the front is TO/S ( )/( )/1753/H( ). Griston is for Grassington with S for Skipton which is 8 or 9 miles away. The distances would be in 'customary' miles which are longer than 'standard' miles. There is a pin and cut benchmark on the top.

Chris Minto