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Up Croft

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire

England

Up Croft

Foredyke Bridge, Hull In the Bransholme/Kingswood area, the bridge carries Wawne Road over the Foredyke Stream (or Wawne Drain, depending on which OS map resolution you are looking at).
Foredyke Bridge, Hull Credit: Paul Harrop

Up Croft is a picturesque village located in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, this charming village offers residents and visitors a serene and idyllic setting. With a population of approximately 500 people, Up Croft exudes a strong sense of community and a laid-back countryside lifestyle.

Surrounded by rolling hills, green pastures, and vast moorlands, Up Croft is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The village is a gateway to numerous hiking trails and walking paths, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The Yorkshire Downs, with its stunning vistas and diverse wildlife, is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The village itself boasts a few quaint cottages made of local stone, giving it a rustic and charming character. The local pub, The Croft Arms, is a hub of social activity where residents gather to share stories and enjoy a pint. The village also has a small convenience store, providing essential amenities for its residents.

Up Croft is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transportation links. The nearby market town of Crofton offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schools. For those seeking a slower pace of life, Up Croft provides a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban living.

In summary, Up Croft is a delightful village nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland. With its strong sense of community and stunning natural surroundings, it offers residents and visitors a tranquil and picturesque escape from everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.816228/-0.33237632 or Grid Reference TA0936. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Foredyke Bridge, Hull In the Bransholme/Kingswood area, the bridge carries Wawne Road over the Foredyke Stream (or Wawne Drain, depending on which OS map resolution you are looking at).
Foredyke Bridge, Hull
In the Bransholme/Kingswood area, the bridge carries Wawne Road over the Foredyke Stream (or Wawne Drain, depending on which OS map resolution you are looking at).
Labyrinth, Foredyke Green, Hull Created in 2017 as part of a regeneration of the Foredyke Green Nature area, this labyrinth is based on a medieval original which once existed in the east Hull village of Marfleet.
Labyrinth, Foredyke Green, Hull
Created in 2017 as part of a regeneration of the Foredyke Green Nature area, this labyrinth is based on a medieval original which once existed in the east Hull village of Marfleet.
Angel sculpture, Kingswood, Hull One of a number of carved wooden figures around the Kesteven Green nature area. They were introduced as part of a 2017 regeneration of the green space near Kesteven Way and Bude Road, led by the Kingswood Residents Association.
Angel sculpture, Kingswood, Hull
One of a number of carved wooden figures around the Kesteven Green nature area. They were introduced as part of a 2017 regeneration of the green space near Kesteven Way and Bude Road, led by the Kingswood Residents Association.
Pond at Kingswood, Hull Arguably the most north-westerly point of the city of Hull, a sliver of wetland between the River Hull and Kingswood housing estate
Pond at Kingswood, Hull
Arguably the most north-westerly point of the city of Hull, a sliver of wetland between the River Hull and Kingswood housing estate
Turf laying, Hull These men were doing a spot of landscaping at the junction of Wawne Road and Diversity Drive, at the eastern edge of Kingswood Parks housing development.
Turf laying, Hull
These men were doing a spot of landscaping at the junction of Wawne Road and Diversity Drive, at the eastern edge of Kingswood Parks housing development.
The long and winding path, Hull The path runs along the north-western edge of the huge Kingswood housing development to the east of the River Hull.
The long and winding path, Hull
The path runs along the north-western edge of the huge Kingswood housing development to the east of the River Hull.
Bransholme Housing Estate View of the road on the NE edge of the housing estate which fills most of this grid square.
Bransholme Housing Estate
View of the road on the NE edge of the housing estate which fills most of this grid square.
Carlam Hill Farm The Bransholme Housing Estate is in the bottom SW corner of the grid square with the remainder being farmland.
Carlam Hill Farm
The Bransholme Housing Estate is in the bottom SW corner of the grid square with the remainder being farmland.
Monkbridge Stream (drain) One of many land drainage channels in the very flat Holderness area. Photo taken at MR: TA10923897 looking SSE.
Monkbridge Stream (drain)
One of many land drainage channels in the very flat Holderness area. Photo taken at MR: TA10923897 looking SSE.
Common Lane This is a 'green lane' near to the village of Wawne. It was very muddy in places even in the middle of May!
Common Lane
This is a 'green lane' near to the village of Wawne. It was very muddy in places even in the middle of May!
Holderness Farmland This is typical agricultural farmland in the Vale of Holderness.
Holderness Farmland
This is typical agricultural farmland in the Vale of Holderness.
The view from Newlands, northwest of Swine Looking west from the bridle path towards Carlam Hill Farm.
The view from Newlands, northwest of Swine
Looking west from the bridle path towards Carlam Hill Farm.
Fairholme Double Bridge, northwest of Swine Two drains merge to the east of the bridge and flow under it in a single channel, reappearing again on this (the west) side as two distinct channels once more, one flowing west and then south while the other turns immediately northward.
Fairholme Double Bridge, northwest of Swine
Two drains merge to the east of the bridge and flow under it in a single channel, reappearing again on this (the west) side as two distinct channels once more, one flowing west and then south while the other turns immediately northward.
Kinderscout Close, Hull On the North Bransholme Estate, seen from Pennine Way
Kinderscout Close, Hull
On the North Bransholme Estate, seen from Pennine Way
Old Main Drain, Bransholme The drain is obscured by the bushes and trees, but there is this wide green verge about a mile in length. A peep of the "Cumbrian Way" is seen to the left of the photograph.
Old Main Drain, Bransholme
The drain is obscured by the bushes and trees, but there is this wide green verge about a mile in length. A peep of the "Cumbrian Way" is seen to the left of the photograph.
Green Space near the Old Main Drain To the north east of Bransholme, there is a wide green verge between the houses and the old drain.
Green Space near the Old Main Drain
To the north east of Bransholme, there is a wide green verge between the houses and the old drain.
Barmouth Close, Hull On the North Bransholme Estate
Barmouth Close, Hull
On the North Bransholme Estate
Skippers Tavern, North Bransholme One of the two estate pubs near the Grampian Centre on the south side of Grampian Way, North Bransholme.
Skippers Tavern, North Bransholme
One of the two estate pubs near the Grampian Centre on the south side of Grampian Way, North Bransholme.
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Up Croft is located at Grid Ref: TA0936 (Lat: 53.816228, Lng: -0.33237632)

Division: East Riding

Unitary Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire

Police Authority: Humberside

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