Badgers Hill
Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Harrogate
England
Badgers Hill
Badgers Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is part of a stunning landscape renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Rising to an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet), Badgers Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The hill itself is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes covered in grass and heather. It is predominantly composed of millstone grit, a type of sandstone that is common in the region. The rocky crags and outcrops that dot the landscape add to the hill's dramatic appeal.
Badgers Hill is home to a variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts. The hillside is adorned with vibrant wildflowers during the summer months, attracting an array of butterflies and bees. It is also a habitat for several bird species, such as kestrels and curlews, which can often be spotted soaring above.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Badgers Hill offers excellent opportunities for walking and hiking. There are various trails and footpaths that wind their way up the hill, providing visitors with different routes to explore. The ascent may be challenging at times, but the reward of reaching the summit and taking in the breathtaking vistas is well worth the effort.
In conclusion, Badgers Hill in Yorkshire is a captivating and picturesque natural landmark. With its rugged terrain, diverse wildlife, and stunning views, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking an immersive experience in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
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Badgers Hill Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 54.008573/-1.4767236 or Grid Reference SE3457. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Hannah's House, Castlegate, Knaresborough
Dated 1622, one of the oldest buildings in Knaresborough. Now a restaurant.
Knaresborough from the A59 road bridge
This bridge view is from the A59 looking South down the river valley towards the rail bridge.
Silver Street Knaresborough
View from High Street of the Junction / mini traffic island between the cobbled Silver Street (leading to Market Place) and Fisher Street
Starbeck level crossing
The barriers were down and a train was crossing so no, I wasn't driving at the time. Not a great photo but a crossing in action.
Starbeck Junior School and war memorial.
I tried all sorts of angles but could not get a shot round the tree. Must pack an axe with my camera. A lovely old solid stone built building typical of this area.
Starbeck baths.
Lovely old building. They tried to make me learn to swim here. As an adult I can see the attraction in this building. As a child............
Stone gates in Starbeck.
The buildings beyond are now residential. I suspect that at some time in the past there was work going on in there.
St Robert's Chapel, Knaresborough
This is the remains of a cave between the riverside lane and the River Nidd. St Robert was the son of a mayor of York, and was born c.1160 and died in 1218. He spent most of his life as a hermit in the cave, most of which has been eroded and washed away by the river. What remains are the access steps, altar and stone bed - too small for him to be able to lie straight.
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle seen through an arch of the railway bridge, from a rowing boat on the River Nidd. (You will have to imagine the boat hire landing stages which were on the bottom of the original picture which I cut off, along with the rower's face!)
The Dropping Well and Mother Shipton's Cave
I was amazed to find that this grid square for Knaresborough didn't have a picture of The Dropping Well and Mother Shipton's Cave, so here it is.
The Dropping Well in the foreground calcifies objects left hanging underneath the water dripping down the cliff. Plenty of teddy bears have been turned to stone, and various hats. In the background is the entrance to Mother Shipton's cave - she was reputed to be a prophetess 500 years ago.
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Badgers Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE3457 (Lat: 54.008573, Lng: -1.4767236)
Division: West Riding
Administrative County: North Yorkshire
District: Harrogate
Police Authority: North Yorkshire
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 54.008573,-1.4767236Barrier: cattle_grid
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0098545/-1.4815721
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 54.008944/-1.4703259
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YNA96389
Naptan NaptanCode: 32096389
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 54.010632/-1.4735417
Knaresborough War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 54.0067369/-1.4701209
Knaresborough
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100KNRSBGH
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/kna/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: Northern Rail
Operator Website: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/knaresborough
Operator Wikidata: Q85789775
Platforms: 2
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: KNA
Source: NPE
Train: yes
Wikidata: Q2848537
Wikipedia: en:Knaresborough railway station
Lat/Long: 54.0090258/-1.4703169
Toilets
Access: yes
Changing Table: no
Fee: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0096448/-1.4750197
Cafe
The Black Mulberry
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Housenumber: 29
Addr Postcode: HG5 8DE
Addr Street: Waterside
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fhrs Id: 801660
Internet Access: wlan
Opening Hours: Mo-Th, Sa-Su 09:30-16:00; Fr 09:30-21:00
Outdoor Seating: yes
Phone: +44 1423 797930
Website: https://www.theblackmulberry.com/
Lat/Long: 54.0077588/-1.470084
Cafe
Marigold
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Postcode: HG5 8DE
Addr Street: Waterside
Fhrs Id: 223560
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 54.0077484/-1.4702276
Place Of Worship
St Mary's Church
Denomination: catholic
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 54.0108078/-1.472517
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Lat/Long: 54.0095945/-1.4746238
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On the outside corner of The Worlds End pub, facing Waterside
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Opening Hours: 24/7
Ref GB The Circuit: D66D3DC4-7B11-4CD6-B396-AD89015996F2
Lat/Long: 54.0095439/-1.4744607
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HG5 146D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 54.0093246/-1.4742415
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0095257/-1.4786133
Cafe
PJ's ice cream
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Housename: Pj'S ICE CREAM
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: HG5 9AZ
Addr Street: Waterside
Cuisine: ice_cream
Opening Hours: We-Mo 12:00-17:00
Lat/Long: 54.0093601/-1.4739506
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0091376/-1.476885
Bus Stop
High Bridge
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 54.008536/-1.4753876
High Bridge
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 54.0085818/-1.4754319
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Housenumber: 25
Addr Postcode: HG5 8DE
Addr Street: Waterside
Lat/Long: 54.007962/-1.4695848
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Housenumber: 27
Addr Postcode: HG5 8DE
Addr Street: Waterside
Lat/Long: 54.007832/-1.4694997
Access: no
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Bollard: removable
Colour: black
Foot: yes
Height: 1.2
Horse: yes
Material: steel
Note: Bollard in place 99% of the time to prevent through-traffic on this road.
Lat/Long: 54.0065409/-1.4705155
Bar
Track & Sleeper
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Housename: Knaresborough Station
Addr Postcode: HG5 9AA
Addr Street: Station Road
Addr Unit: 7
Brewery: Gorilla
Fhrs Id: 1266027
Floor Material: stone
Opening Hours: We-Th 13:00-20:30,Tu 13:00-2300, Fr 13:00-23:00, Su 12:00-20:00, Sa 12:00-23:00
Outdoor Seating: yes
Real Ale: 4 or so beers
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Toilets Access: customers
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Flat
Lat/Long: 54.0091497/-1.4702897
Cafe
The Ugly Duckling Tearoom
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Housenumber: 52
Addr Postcode: HG5 9AX
Addr Street: Bond End
Fhrs Id: 1085907
Outdoor Seating: yes
Phone: +44 1423 868090
Lat/Long: 54.0094667/-1.4750643
Knaresborough Zoo Plaque
Direction: 115
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Established in the grounds of Conyngham Hall in 1965 by Nick Nyoka and run by Edward Millborrow from 1969, it was a popular attraction with over 150,00 visitors ...
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborough Civic Society Blue Plaque Guide
Lat/Long: 54.0106741/-1.4735284
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.010995/-1.4743183
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.011035/-1.4743893
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Bollard: removable
Foot: yes
Height: 1
Material: metal
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 54.0108386/-1.4741201
Old Manor House
Direction: 35
Historic: memorial
Inscription: This wood frame, grade 2-listed building was built c1208 around a still existing oak tree, as a hunting lodge for King John... A 400 year old mulberry tree planted by James 1st is still fruiting...
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborugh Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.0086587/-1.4713412
The Indigo Mill
Direction: 60
Historic: memorial
Inscription: This building is on the site of a manorial corn mill dating from Norman times. The will of the miller in 1656 showed he was making indigo dye from woad probably grown locally.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborugh Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.0081377/-1.4703848
Old Dye House
Direction: 180
Historic: memorial
Inscription: The frontage of the building to your right is all that remains of one of Knaresborough's oldest industrial buildings. Erected in 1610...
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborugh Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.0082111/-1.4701973
Castle Mills
Direction: 130
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Built in 1764 Castle Mills is a Grade 2 listed building. From 1770 to 1972 it was a flax mill producing fine quality linen.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborugh Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.0063328/-1.4706594
St John's House plaque
Direction: 85
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Manor of Beechill. This late medieval open hall house of three bays was built from oak timbers felled locally between 1488 and 1490... A confession of sins from the early 1500s was found hidden in a beam, probably the work of the Prebendary himself.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborough Civic Society Blue Plaque Guide
Lat/Long: 54.0111478/-1.4716975
Knaresborough House plaque
Direction: 80
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Knaresborough House was built c.1768, traditionally by John Carr, for the Rev Tomas Collins, Vicar of Knaresborough from1735 to 1788.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborough Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.0103326/-1.469995
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0091746/-1.4770165
Beryl Burton plaque
Direction: 20
Historic: memorial
Inscription: This cycleway is dedicated to the memory of BERYL BURTON OBE 7 times world cycling champion
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: streetlevel imagery
Lat/Long: 54.0091747/-1.4769812
Blind Jack plaque
Direction: 20
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Blind Jack of Knaresborough (John Metcalf) was born in 1717 in a cottage whose garden adjoined the churchyard. Though blinded by smallpox at the age of six, he became famous as a musician, guide, horseman, trader and pioneer builder of roads.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborough Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.009242/-1.4717201
The Mitre plaque
Direction: 115
Historic: memorial
Inscription: The Mitre Hotel sits on the site of a former public house (The Wheatsheaf) which was rebuilt around 1923. The name is an acknowledgement to the high churchman Bishop William Stubbs (1825-1901) ... Bishop of Oxford born in this town.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborough Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.0090322/-1.4707436
The Dower House plaque
Direction: 140
Historic: memorial
Inscription: It was customary to provide a home for a Dowager to retire to when her eldest son succeeded as head of the family. Sir Thomas Slingsby of Scriven Hall built the Dower House of Knaresborough in the 15th Century.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Knaresborough Civic Society
Lat/Long: 54.0111946/-1.4724802
World War I Centenary plaque
Direction: 85
Historic: memorial
Inscription: World War I Centenary Commemoration 11th November 2018. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
Source: Royal British Legion
Lat/Long: 54.0067398/-1.470211
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0098274/-1.4758371
Intermittent: no
Natural: spring
Note: Has stone spring head carved with '1844'
Lat/Long: 54.0110871/-1.481989
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: In memory of Malcolm Wilkinson
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0111618/-1.4818134
Bench
Backrest: no
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0118177/-1.4812603
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0122627/-1.4808716
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: In memory of James Beaumont
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0101556/-1.4768548
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: In memory of John & Elsie Dickinson
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0104868/-1.4775707
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Unmarked bench
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0107079/-1.4779909
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: In memory of Andy & June Anderson
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.01078/-1.4781873
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Fee: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0112433/-1.4783252
Bench
Backrest: no
Material: wood
Seats: 5
Lat/Long: 54.0103958/-1.4742103
Acorn and leaf carving
Artwork Type: sculpture
Material: wood
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 54.0099532/-1.477483
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 54.0107101/-1.4797203
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0108183/-1.4791019
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0110455/-1.4796639
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0109579/-1.4795225
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0108748/-1.4792396
Description: Public Footpath
Information: guidepost
Material: wood
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0070401/-1.4817031
Three Cyclists and Two Sheep
Artist Name: Graham Anderton
Artwork Type: sculpture
Material: metal
Note: to commemorate Tour de France passing through Knaresborough in 2014
Start Date: 2014
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 54.0097589/-1.4743649
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0112183/-1.4718299
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0114528/-1.471623
Social Centre
The Old School
Description: St Marys Church Hall, known as The Old School with Parish amenity room
Operator: St Marys Knaresborough
Lat/Long: 54.0107248/-1.4721262
A P Wilson Memorial
Direction: 265
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Hic Lapis Memorialis Fundatus est Rev: Dom: A P Wilson DSB die 13 Septembris 1897
Material: stone
Memorial: plaque
Source: local knowledge
Lat/Long: 54.010654/-1.4720746
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Unmarked bench
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0117715/-1.4775839
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Unmarked bench
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0117874/-1.4775471
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Unmarked bench
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0118132/-1.4774735
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On the outside wall of The Black Mulberry cafe, to the left of the entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Opening Hours: 24/7
Ref GB The Circuit: 453664F4-2F52-4314-A258-AFF0014F02CF
Lat/Long: 54.0077912/-1.4701046
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Unmarked bench
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0116289/-1.4778745
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Unmarked bench
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0116461/-1.4778552
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Unmarked bench
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 54.0116589/-1.477836
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: 1D290247-2A59-47AC-B85E-AF9A0150BE1C
Lat/Long: 54.0093004/-1.4719635
Cafe
The Hub Commumity Cafe
Lat/Long: 54.0093174/-1.4721644
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 54.010408/-1.4701346
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 54.010436/-1.4701336
Cafe
Henshaws Cafe
Addr City: Knaresborough
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: 50
Addr Postcode: HG5 9AL
Addr Street: Bond End
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0113446/-1.4741718
Free Grammar School Plaque
Direction: 355
Historic: memorial
Inscription: The free Grammar School known as King James School, was established here in 1616, admitting boys free, from Knaresborough and Goldsborough by the Rev. Dr. Robert Chaloner. It was enlarged in 1741, and moved to its present site in 1901.
Material: plastic
Memorial: plaque
Note: 2 Church View Terrace
Source: streetlevel imagery
Lat/Long: 54.0095358/-1.4707632
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0099515/-1.4718381
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.0099432/-1.4716034
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Fee: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0115853/-1.4785981
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Covered: no
Fee: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0093616/-1.4759628
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Inside the main entrance to Knaresborough station on the side for Platform 2
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: yes
Opening Hours: 24/7
Ref GB The Circuit: DF833F1B-53BC-48EE-8B82-AEBE00EB209E
Survey Date: 2024-04-27
Lat/Long: 54.0090285/-1.4704988
Telephone
Covered: yes
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Payment Credit Cards: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0090312/-1.4704927
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