Harmby Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Harmby Moor

Leyburn Food Festival crowds enjoy the food A view at the Food festival of the crowds enjoying the sunshine and food.
Leyburn Food Festival crowds enjoy the food Credit: roger geach

Harmby Moor is a picturesque area located in Yorkshire, England. Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is known for its stunning natural beauty, comprising of rolling downs and expansive moorland.

The moor is characterized by its open, windswept landscapes, dotted with patches of heather and grasses. The undulating terrain offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, featuring a patchwork of fields, farms, and distant hills. The area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers, who come to explore the vast expanse of unspoiled wilderness.

Harmby Moor is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including several species of birds such as curlews, lapwings, and red grouse. Visitors may also spot hares, rabbits, and the occasional deer roaming freely through the moorland. The area is a haven for nature conservation, with efforts in place to protect and preserve its unique ecosystems.

Aside from its natural beauty, Harmby Moor also boasts a rich historical heritage. The remains of ancient settlements and burial grounds can be found scattered across the moor, providing a glimpse into the area's past. These archaeological sites offer insight into the lives of early inhabitants and their connection to the land.

Overall, Harmby Moor is a captivating destination that offers a blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. Whether it be for a leisurely walk, birdwatching, or exploring its ancient past, visitors are sure to be enchanted by the charm and tranquility of this Yorkshire gem.

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Leyburn Food Festival crowds enjoy the food A view at the Food festival of the crowds enjoying the sunshine and food.
Leyburn Food Festival crowds enjoy the food
A view at the Food festival of the crowds enjoying the sunshine and food.
Leyburn Station The ticket office and Station shop along with a cafe.
Leyburn Station
The ticket office and Station shop along with a cafe.
Leyburn Railway Station The railway first reached Leyburn in November 1855, when the Bedale & Leyburn Railway opened its line from Leeming (where it made an end-on junction with the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway branch from Northallerton). Passenger services commenced six months later, with a further extension westwards to Hawes being built by the North Eastern Railway in 1877/8 (the NER having also absorbed the B&L in 1857). At Hawes, another end-on junction was made with the Midland Railway branch from Hawes Junction that gave the NER access to the Settle-Carlisle Railway by means of running powers (which it made use of for passenger trains).

The branch became part of the LNER under the terms of the 1923 Grouping. For most of its life, the route had a basic service of five passenger trains each day along its entire length with one or two extras reaching Leyburn from Northallerton, along with a small number of parcels, milk and goods trains. Nationalisation followed at the end of 1947, but less than a decade later the station was closed when the Northallerton to Hawes route fell victim to road competition, services being withdrawn on 26 April 1954.
(Wikipedia)
Leyburn Railway Station
The railway first reached Leyburn in November 1855, when the Bedale & Leyburn Railway opened its line from Leeming (where it made an end-on junction with the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway branch from Northallerton). Passenger services commenced six months later, with a further extension westwards to Hawes being built by the North Eastern Railway in 1877/8 (the NER having also absorbed the B&L in 1857). At Hawes, another end-on junction was made with the Midland Railway branch from Hawes Junction that gave the NER access to the Settle-Carlisle Railway by means of running powers (which it made use of for passenger trains). The branch became part of the LNER under the terms of the 1923 Grouping. For most of its life, the route had a basic service of five passenger trains each day along its entire length with one or two extras reaching Leyburn from Northallerton, along with a small number of parcels, milk and goods trains. Nationalisation followed at the end of 1947, but less than a decade later the station was closed when the Northallerton to Hawes route fell victim to road competition, services being withdrawn on 26 April 1954. (Wikipedia)
Nearing a Small Crossing A crossing to the campsite just after Leyburn station.
Nearing a Small Crossing
A crossing to the campsite just after Leyburn station.
Bridge over the Wensleydale A later stone and steel supported road bridge carrying a C road.
Bridge over the Wensleydale
A later stone and steel supported road bridge carrying a C road.
View from the Wensleydale Railway The road can just about be seen.
View from the Wensleydale Railway
The road can just about be seen.
View from the Wensleydale Railway The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia)
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View from the Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) LinkExternal link
Trimming the verge Man at work on the A684 between Leyburn and Harmby.
Trimming the verge
Man at work on the A684 between Leyburn and Harmby.
Benchmark on gatepost at entrance to Manor House Farm Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38954" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38954">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>
Benchmark on gatepost at entrance to Manor House Farm
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Entrance to Manor House Farm, Cross Head Bank The right hand gatepost has a ground level OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2654845">SE1192 : Benchmark on gatepost at entrance to Manor House Farm</a>
Entrance to Manor House Farm, Cross Head Bank
The right hand gatepost has a ground level OS benchmark SE1192 : Benchmark on gatepost at entrance to Manor House Farm
Benchmark on left side of gatepost beside A6108 Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38955" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38955">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>
Benchmark on left side of gatepost beside A6108
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
View across A6018 towards Cow Close The right stone gatepost has an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2654850">SE1191 : Benchmark on left side of gatepost beside A6108</a>
View across A6018 towards Cow Close
The right stone gatepost has an OS benchmark SE1191 : Benchmark on left side of gatepost beside A6108
Wensleydale Railway DMU approaching crossing
Wensleydale Railway DMU approaching crossing
A6108 passing Manor House Farm
A6108 passing Manor House Farm
Stoop House Farm crossroads
Stoop House Farm crossroads
Approaching traffic lights at Railway bridge From A684 eastbound
Approaching traffic lights at Railway bridge
From A684 eastbound
Benchmark on 'Prospect Villa' Ordnance Survey flush bracket (serial number 11586) benchmark on side of the house described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11876" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11876">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>
Benchmark on 'Prospect Villa'
Ordnance Survey flush bracket (serial number 11586) benchmark on side of the house described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Prospect Villa, Richmond Road (A6108) There is an OS flush bracket <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3155389">SE1190 : Benchmark on 'Prospect Villa'</a> visible on the facing corner of the house
Prospect Villa, Richmond Road (A6108)
There is an OS flush bracket SE1190 : Benchmark on 'Prospect Villa' visible on the facing corner of the house
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Harmby Moor is located at Grid Ref: SE1391 (Lat: 54.320012, Lng: -1.7980678)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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