Broomside Field

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Broomside Field

Baldersby St James church The benchmark is cut into a south facing wall of the church. — Baldersby St James church Credit: Mel Towler

Broomside Field is a picturesque area located in Yorkshire, England, specifically on the outskirts of the North York Moors National Park. This stunning landscape is characterized by rolling hills, verdant downs, and vast stretches of moorland, offering visitors a captivating mix of natural beauty and tranquility.

Covering an expansive area of several square miles, Broomside Field is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. The downs are adorned with a rich tapestry of wildflowers, including heather, gorse, and vibrant orchids, which create a riot of colors during the summer months. The moorland, on the other hand, is punctuated by scattered clumps of heather and bracken, providing a stark yet enchanting contrast to the surrounding scenery.

The area is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Visitors may spot a range of bird species, such as curlews, lapwings, and skylarks, soaring above the open fields. Additionally, the moorland is home to various mammals, including rabbits, hares, and occasionally, red deer.

Outdoor activities are plentiful in Broomside Field, attracting adventurers and walkers from far and wide. The downs offer excellent opportunities for hiking and horseback riding, with well-maintained trails that wind through the undulating landscape. The moorland, on the other hand, invites intrepid explorers to embark on exhilarating treks, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Broomside Field truly epitomizes the natural charm of the Yorkshire countryside, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the region's stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Whether to seek solitude, experience outdoor activities, or simply revel in the beauty of nature, this idyllic location is a must-visit for all who appreciate the allure of the great outdoors.

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Broomside Field Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.176425/-1.4462657 or Grid Reference SE3675. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Baldersby St James church

The benchmark is cut into a south facing wall of the church.

Mel Towler

Baldersby St James church

There is a benchmark cut into the south facing wall of the church. It is located on the first buttress to the right of the church tower, immediately right of the drainpipe.

Mel Towler

Rainton, Bay Horse Inn

The benchmark is cut into the gable end of the village pub Link.

Mel Towler

Rainton, Bay Horse Inn

There is a benchmark Link cut into the gable end of the village pub. It is below the Car Park sign attached to the wall.

Mel Towler

Rainton, private house

The benchmark is cut into a left hand cornerstone of a private house which has been an agricultural barn.

Mel Towler

Rainton, private house

There is a benchmark cut into a left hand cornerstone of the private house which has been converted from an agricultural barn. The benchmark is to the left of the drainpipe.

Mel Towler

Rainton, Back Lane

David Dixon

Building on the north side of Wide Howe Lane

Alexander P Kapp

Wide Howe Lane towards Baldersby St James

Alexander P Kapp

Work in progress [6]

In the four months since the last photo taken from this point, the road has assumed a nearly finished look with three lanes of tarmac to each side, a concrete barrier down the centre and new signs [one of which now obscures the view] in position. On this day traffic was confined to 2 lanes each way on the northbound carriageway, but a few days later both sides were open with two lanes in each direction. The short section from J49 at Dishforth to J50 [A61] is virtually complete, but sections further north still have much to be done.

Gordon Hatton

Upgrading the A1[3]

The view south from Rainton bridge showing the almost completed motorway carriageways. On this day all traffic was using the northbound lanes, but a few days later both sides of the road were open, but with two lanes in each direction and with a 50mph limit.

Gordon Hatton

After the harvest

Tractor turning straw in a field at Rainton.

Gordon Hatton

Bridge over the A1

The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.

N Chadwick

A61 crosses the new A1(M)

N Chadwick

Work in Progress [7] - work complete

Work on the section of A1[M] between junctions 49 [Dishforth] and 50 [Rainton]was completed in mid October 2011 ahead of schedule. North of the A61 junction work was still underway to complete the service road on the west side of the motorway, with traffic still using contraflows and observing a 50mph limit. The current OS map indicates a blue dashed line for the motorway along the west side of the old A1, but this is incorrect as the general line is a few metres to the east of the old road. An excellent job done with minimum disruption to traffic.

Gordon Hatton

Upgrading the A1[4]

The old A1 has been transformed into a motorway and the section between junctions 49 and 50 is complete [October 2011]. Strangely, the old fast food restaurant which can be seen on the far side of the road is still there, boarded up and with no access apart from a farm track. One wonders what its fate will be.

Gordon Hatton