Badger Way

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Badger Way

Summit area of How Tallon The actual summit is occupied by a trig point behind which seems to be a discarded gatepost. How Tallon is an ancient burial site and other archaeological remains are in the area. Andy Waddington gives much more information - <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1597315" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1597315">Link</a> . — Summit area of How Tallon Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Badger Way is a picturesque residential street situated in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the tranquil beauty of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, the area surrounding Badger Way offers stunning landscapes and a peaceful ambiance.

The street itself is well-maintained, with neat rows of charming houses that exude a sense of warmth and community. The properties along Badger Way boast traditional Yorkshire architecture, featuring a mix of stone and brick facades, complemented by well-kept gardens and lush green lawns.

The location of Badger Way is a major draw for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The Yorkshire Downs, with their rolling hills and vast open spaces, provide ample opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and cycling. The nearby Moorland showcases a unique ecosystem, characterized by expansive heather-covered moors, scattered with ancient stone formations.

Residents of Badger Way benefit from the tranquility and natural beauty of their surroundings, while also enjoying convenient access to nearby amenities. The town center of Yorkshire is just a short drive away, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

The community in Badger Way is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Neighbors often come together for social events and gatherings, strengthening the sense of belonging and community spirit.

In summary, Badger Way in Yorkshire is a delightful residential street, set amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland. Its idyllic surroundings, coupled with a strong sense of community, make it an ideal place to call home for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.

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Badger Way Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.464851/-1.8910943 or Grid Reference NZ0707. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit area of How Tallon

The actual summit is occupied by a trig point behind which seems to be a discarded gatepost. How Tallon is an ancient burial site and other archaeological remains are in the area. Andy Waddington gives much more information - Link .

Trevor Littlewood

Red flag flying

The unfurled red flag indicates that there could be firing on the MOD's Feldom training area which lies to the right of the road: there was firing - it could be heard. The road is shown on OS maps as an 'other route with public access' which must refer only to unpowered use as signs tell that only farm and military vehicles can use this stretch.

Trevor Littlewood

Boulder studded slope

The slope lies to the north of How Tallon. The hill walker gives a sense of the extent of the scene.

Trevor Littlewood

Grassy way on north side of How Tallon

The hill walker is approaching along a grassy track above which there's a steep bouldery slope which rises towards the local, minor summit at How Tallon. There's a trig point there and it's the location of a round barrow.

Trevor Littlewood

Osmaril Gill

Osmaril Gill is the obvious slot with the darker rougher slope on its west side; Eel Hill is the rounded top above it. The long, distant ridge on the right horizon is Mickle Fell.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland descending to pool

The pool is on Barningham Moor and is seen looking downhill from the route of a bridleway of which there is little evidence on the ground. The distant high ground is the moorland ridge forming the watershed between Teesdale (this side) and Weardale, beyond.

Trevor Littlewood

Simple grouse butt close to Barningham

The butt is one of a line south-west of the village and is just a section of stone wall. Many, more sophisticated butts are circular so as to enclose the party within and often sunken into the ground.

Trevor Littlewood

Edge of free access

At this boundary, the public bridleway leaves an area of CROW Access Land, so the sign would seem to be entirely within its rights to say "Keep to the public right of way". However, this is very much not the edge of the "Danger area" of Feldom range, as marked on the OS map, so either it is a little premature to be saying "Danger, Military Training Area" and warning of military debris that may explode and kill you, or the danger area is incorrectly depicted on the map. The MOD estates website refers to a "presumption of public access", and the Feldom byelaws specifically prohibit public access when the range is in use, in which case red flags will be flying (or red lights displayed). We haven't even got as far as where a flagpole can be seen (the nearest is still half a kilometre away over the horizon) but if this were the edge of the danger zone, then the sign restricting us to the public right of way would be in conflict with that presumption of public access. Whilst respecting the need for public safety and the freedom to prevent disruption to the operation of the range, one cannot help but feel that the MOD are being disingenuous with their signage.

Andy Waddington

Right of Way into Feldom Range

Behind the photographer, a bridleway leads to this point. Off to left, and straight ahead, there is an "Other route with public access" which the OS maps suggests enquiring of the local highway authority to determine the precise rights available. Some distance away, the route changes to a public footpath. The Feldom byelaws do give the Ministry of Defence the right to exclude the public when the range is in use for its intended purposes, in which case red flags would by flying (in daylight) or red lights showing. At all other times, as the MoD estates website makes clear, there is a presumption of public access to those ranges where this does not pose a significant risk. In particular, there is an absolute right to use these public rights of way when the range is not in use and a definite legal responsibility on the MoD to ensure that it is safe to do so. The signage has changed quite a bit since Trevor Littlewood's 2008 photograph NZ0806 : Entry to north end of MoD Feldom Range but the message remains pretty much the same, and is just as misleading.

Andy Waddington

Outlying barn north of Long Green Farm

There's a public footpath across the foreground field, but it looks even less used than some of the other ones in this area which criss-cross the moor with squelchy randomness. This one does at least seem to have logical destinations, linking at the farm with another path which passes the barn seen in the centre of the view. Further away, the horizon lies within the Feldom Military Training area which has rather fewer rights of way.

Andy Waddington

Track on Barningham, Moor

David Robinson

Boardwalk To Access Grouse Butts ON Barningham Moor

David Robinson

Grouse Butts, Barningham Moor

David Robinson

Barningham Moor

David Robinson

How Tallon Trig Point

The trig point sits atop a Bronze Age burial mound.

David Robinson

Osmaril Gill

The dry gill or valley sits between How Tallon and Eel Hill. there is much evidence of Bronze Age habitation in close proximity, including a stone circle, burial mound and marked rocks.

David Robinson

Scale Knoll Gill

Numerous small streams run off the moors into Scale Knoll Gill, the main source though comes from an unnamed tarn, created by digging out the peat to add diversity to the moorland ecosystem. The image looks up the course of the stream hidden within the moorland grasses towards the outlet from the tarn.

David Robinson