Barningham

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Barningham

Barningham is a small village located in the district of Richmondshire, in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the northern region of the Yorkshire Dales, this picturesque village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery, and picturesque landscapes. It lies approximately 11 miles northwest of the market town of Richmond and 21 miles southwest of the city of Durham.

With a population of around 300 residents, Barningham is known for its quaint and peaceful atmosphere. The village is primarily made up of traditional stone-built houses and cottages, giving it a charming and timeless appeal. The local community takes great pride in preserving the village's heritage, evident in the well-maintained architecture and beautifully manicured gardens.

Barningham is blessed with natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby River Greta provides a serene setting for fishing and leisurely walks along its banks. Additionally, Barningham is located near the popular Teesdale Way long-distance footpath, attracting walkers from all over.

Despite its small size, Barningham has a welcoming community spirit and offers several amenities for residents and visitors. These include a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a church. The village also hosts various events throughout the year, such as the Barningham Fair, which showcases local crafts, produce, and entertainment.

In conclusion, Barningham is a charming village nestled in the scenic Yorkshire Dales. With its idyllic setting, outdoor activities, and close-knit community, it provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking a taste of rural Yorkshire.

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Barningham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.488056/-1.870684 or Grid Reference NZ0810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge and ford over minor stream near Barningham

A very substantial bridge for such a minor crossing! The stream seems to descend a shallow valley known as East Langbrough which is behind the camera position; its water flows onward to enter the River Greta.

Trevor Littlewood

Gordale Gill

Road crossing Gordale Gill near Crossbeck Bridge.

Peter McDermott

Bragg House

Bragg House on the edge of Barningham Moor.

Peter McDermott

Enclosure east of Cathaw Stoop

Cathaw Stoop is a stone - boundary or direction giving - embedded into a wall beside a stile where a public footpath crosses into this enclosure. The path continues beside the wall on the left side of the 'field' which, unaccountably, is not classified as access land.

Trevor Littlewood

Gates at entry to Barningham Park

A public footpath enters Barningham Park at its east side through one of the gates here - presumably the less grand one! The monument mounted in the wall commemorates the building of the wall, the creation of the deer park and the planting of trees between 1857 and 1859. Also mentioned is the erection of a model farm in 1863. All of these works were 'Designed and Executed by Augustus Sussex Milbank'... bet he had some help!

Trevor Littlewood

Hawthorn in Gordale Gill

There are few trees or shrubs on this bit of moor, managed for grouse and the usual mix of heather of differing times since the last burn, and bracken invading the damper areas. This rather fine specimen hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) was the exception and clearly provides a bit of shelter for the odd sheep that eke out a living on the grassier areas.

Andy Waddington

Gate and field off Moor Lane

Oliver Dixon

Chapel Gill

Oliver Dixon

Farm Track beside Whinny Gill

Whinny Gill runs through the woods to the left.

Oliver Dixon

A long descent to Newsham

The long straight road to Newsham off the moor. A straight road and straight field boundaries would suggest that this is most likely a 19thC enclosure road. The view is across the lowlands by the A66 and towards the Tees.

Gordon Hatton

Mud road!

An outrageous piece of work! From near to the village of Barningham a wall runs near to south-west climbing to be on moorland. For much of the way a public footpath runs alongside its west side and it has given a very pleasant and easy way to the trig point at How Tallon. Recently however this elongated strip of what can only be called mud has been laid on top of the path line; it's presently a glutinous mass that is extraordinarily unpleasant to walk on and if used by wheeled vehicles will probably be cut into ruts. In addition the ground adjacent to the new road has been badly disturbed by the works making that almost as difficult and unattractive for use by walkers. Apart from all that, it's a hideous eyesore. All of that has been done presumably so that 'guns' can be carried a little more easily to the grouse killing grounds!

Trevor Littlewood

A fairly large bull on Silver Hill

Thankfully he seemed more interestaded in the heifers in the next field than he dd on the cameraman.

Matthew Hatton

Lands Lodge

The heap of stones in the photo are the scant remains of a building known as Lands Lodge, shown on the 1854 map of Yorkshire. Although the cows around here don't seem to be too bothered.

Matthew Hatton

Barningham Ford

This bridleway ford on the Kyloe Beck is found at Barningham. A video of the ford can be seen at: Link

John Walton

Moor Lane

Looking west.

T Eyre

Bridleway into Barningham

Bridleway descending into Barningham.

T Eyre

Moorcock Farm

Farmhouse at the edge of the moor. The view is north west and to the right of the picture is the limestone outcrop of Kilmonds Scar, whilst to the left and in the far distance the fells rise towards Mickle Fell.

Gordon Hatton

Old railway van beside wall

The van is at the northern end of Carter Allotment; there's been a little deterioration since Andy Waddington made a similar photograph in November 2009 - Link.

Trevor Littlewood

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Barningham is located at Grid Ref: NZ0810 (Lat: 54.488056, Lng: -1.870684)

Division: North Riding

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham