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Hudswell

Settlement in Yorkshire Richmondshire

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Hudswell

Bridge over Badger Beck The bridge over Badger Beck looking South East from near Hudswell Grange. Taken while staying at the Grange whilst on exercise.
Bridge over Badger Beck Credit: Siobhan Brennan-Raymond

Hudswell is a picturesque village located in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the northern banks of the River Swale, it is nestled within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. With a population of around 150 residents, Hudswell offers a tranquil and close-knit community setting.

The village is known for its charming stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The architecture reflects the area's rich history and traditional Yorkshire style. Hudswell is also home to a historic church, St. Michael and All Angels, which has stood proudly since the 12th century.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hudswell is an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, with numerous walking and cycling routes nearby. The nearby Swale Gorge offers spectacular views and is a popular spot for nature lovers and photographers.

Hudswell has a strong sense of community, as evidenced by the local pub, the George and Dragon. The pub serves as the heart of the village, offering a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike. It has gained recognition for being the first community-owned pub in the country, having been bought and successfully run by the community since 2010.

Overall, Hudswell offers a charming and idyllic English village experience, with its stunning natural surroundings, historic architecture, and tight-knit community spirit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.397955/-1.7862416 or Grid Reference NZ1300. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge over Badger Beck The bridge over Badger Beck looking South East from near Hudswell Grange. Taken while staying at the Grange whilst on exercise.
Bridge over Badger Beck
The bridge over Badger Beck looking South East from near Hudswell Grange. Taken while staying at the Grange whilst on exercise.
Cattle Grid and Tank Crossing, Downholme Moor This is a view of the same location as the only other current picture for this grid square. Little has changed in nine years, but the tank warning sign has gone AWOL and the cattle grid sign seems to have been used for target practice.
Cattle Grid and Tank Crossing, Downholme Moor
This is a view of the same location as the only other current picture for this grid square. Little has changed in nine years, but the tank warning sign has gone AWOL and the cattle grid sign seems to have been used for target practice.
Waithwith Bank Farm
Waithwith Bank Farm
Brokes Close Shuttered up, this is apparently no longer a dwelling/farm. However the portable toilets would indicate that it is being used by MOD for training exercises.
Brokes Close
Shuttered up, this is apparently no longer a dwelling/farm. However the portable toilets would indicate that it is being used by MOD for training exercises.
Two sheds? I got chatting to the 89 year old lady whose garden this is. She has lived there for 77 years. The left hand "shed" was apparently the local chapel, built by her late husband sixty odd years ago.
Two sheds?
I got chatting to the 89 year old lady whose garden this is. She has lived there for 77 years. The left hand "shed" was apparently the local chapel, built by her late husband sixty odd years ago.
Middlemoor Farm About the only thing of note in this grid square!
Middlemoor Farm
About the only thing of note in this grid square!
Road across the moor This minor road sees little traffic these days, but at one time it was one of the main routes from Richmond into Swaledale, crossing the Swale at Richmond Bridge and passing through Hudswell before reaching this point on the way to Downholme and then via Stop Bridge Lane [now an unsurfaced byway] before dropping into the dale to join what is now the B6270. The current main route up the dale from Richmond is an early 19thC turnpike road.
Road across the moor
This minor road sees little traffic these days, but at one time it was one of the main routes from Richmond into Swaledale, crossing the Swale at Richmond Bridge and passing through Hudswell before reaching this point on the way to Downholme and then via Stop Bridge Lane [now an unsurfaced byway] before dropping into the dale to join what is now the B6270. The current main route up the dale from Richmond is an early 19thC turnpike road.
Range track on Downholme Moor Looking SE along one of the range tracks near the edge of the Catterick military ranges.
Range track on Downholme Moor
Looking SE along one of the range tracks near the edge of the Catterick military ranges.
Green Lane A narrow and little used back lane near Hudswell.
Green Lane
A narrow and little used back lane near Hudswell.
Track on Hudswell Moor The track is shown on the OS map as 'other route with public access', but as it is on the edge of the Catterick Ranges and there being various official signs at the beginning of the track, one might think twice about using it.
Track on Hudswell Moor
The track is shown on the OS map as 'other route with public access', but as it is on the edge of the Catterick Ranges and there being various official signs at the beginning of the track, one might think twice about using it.
Meadowland at Middlemoor Farm Recently cut grassland at Middlemoor. The view is north towards the linear village of Hudswell.
Meadowland at Middlemoor Farm
Recently cut grassland at Middlemoor. The view is north towards the linear village of Hudswell.
Sand Beck This little tributary of the Swale runs through a deep wooded valley on its way towards Richmond.
Sand Beck
This little tributary of the Swale runs through a deep wooded valley on its way towards Richmond.
Estate Boundary Marker on the road between Downholme and Hudswell Estate Boundary Marker set against the west side of a drystone wall beside a metal gate and cattle grid on the road between Downholme and Hudswell. On the boundary of Downholme and Hudswell parishes. The National Park Authority have it recorded as one of a series of boundary stones across Stainton and Ellerton Moors to mark the boundary of the Scropes' land with that of Earl Drax. Milestone Society National ID: YN_DOWHUD01em
Estate Boundary Marker on the road between Downholme and Hudswell
Estate Boundary Marker set against the west side of a drystone wall beside a metal gate and cattle grid on the road between Downholme and Hudswell. On the boundary of Downholme and Hudswell parishes. The National Park Authority have it recorded as one of a series of boundary stones across Stainton and Ellerton Moors to mark the boundary of the Scropes' land with that of Earl Drax. Milestone Society National ID: YN_DOWHUD01em
What a relief! Two portaloos out in the middle of nowhere in the Catterick Garrison Military Training Area on Coalpit Hill
What a relief!
Two portaloos out in the middle of nowhere in the Catterick Garrison Military Training Area on Coalpit Hill
Between two barns At Berry House Farm, looking north over the valley of the Sand Beck
Between two barns
At Berry House Farm, looking north over the valley of the Sand Beck
Pasture near Middlemoor Farm Part of the Catterick Garrison Military Training Area. Seen from the direct road from Richmond to Leyburn.
Pasture near Middlemoor Farm
Part of the Catterick Garrison Military Training Area. Seen from the direct road from Richmond to Leyburn.
Middlemoor Farm Livery stables, liberally advertised by posters in many of the windows.
Middlemoor Farm
Livery stables, liberally advertised by posters in many of the windows.
Caravan site at Brokes Farm Small Caravan Club site for members only. The facilities may be restricted, but how much more attractive, and nearer the original spirit of camping, than the huge holiday sites which have sprung up in so many locations.
Caravan site at Brokes Farm
Small Caravan Club site for members only. The facilities may be restricted, but how much more attractive, and nearer the original spirit of camping, than the huge holiday sites which have sprung up in so many locations.
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Hudswell is located at Grid Ref: NZ1300 (Lat: 54.397955, Lng: -1.7862416)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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