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Bungdale Head Slack

Valley in Yorkshire Ryedale

England

Bungdale Head Slack

View towards 'Tom Smiths' Trig Point
View towards 'Tom Smiths' Trig Point Credit: thejackrustles

Bungdale Head Slack is a scenic valley located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in North Yorkshire, England. Nestled within the picturesque landscape of the dales, this tranquil valley offers visitors an idyllic countryside experience.

The valley is characterized by its rolling green hills, meandering streams, and charming stone walls that dot the landscape. Bungdale Head Slack is situated in the upper reaches of Swaledale, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled dales in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The area is renowned for its natural beauty, with lush meadows and heather-covered moorlands providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors can expect to encounter grazing sheep, rare bird species, and wildflowers that add a splash of color to the landscape during the summer months.

Bungdale Head Slack offers numerous walking and hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the valley and take in its breathtaking views. The valley is also intersected by the River Swale, which provides opportunities for fishing and picnicking along its banks.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, the valley offers a few cozy holiday cottages and bed and breakfast accommodations, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales. Nearby, the small village of Muker offers amenities such as a tearoom, village shop, and a traditional pub, providing a convenient base for explorations.

In summary, Bungdale Head Slack is a hidden gem within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering visitors a serene and picturesque retreat surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Whether it's hiking, wildlife spotting, or simply enjoying the peacefulness of the countryside, this valley has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.235832/-1.1447907 or Grid Reference SE5582. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards 'Tom Smiths' Trig Point
View towards 'Tom Smiths' Trig Point
Larch trees near Tom Smith's Cross Large Larch trees near Tom Smith's Cross.
Larch trees near Tom Smith's Cross
Large Larch trees near Tom Smith's Cross.
Forest path above Shallowdale Gill Slack Path between some mature pines and a fenced off area with young conifers. Shallowdale Gill Slack is the small valley off picture to the right, its name using three alternatives for valley - dale, gill and slack. Despite its name the valley is both deep and very steep sided further down.
Forest path above Shallowdale Gill Slack
Path between some mature pines and a fenced off area with young conifers. Shallowdale Gill Slack is the small valley off picture to the right, its name using three alternatives for valley - dale, gill and slack. Despite its name the valley is both deep and very steep sided further down.
Byland Moor Plantation Conifers in Byland Moor Plantation.
Byland Moor Plantation
Conifers in Byland Moor Plantation.
Gate at the field edge near Cam Farm
Gate at the field edge near Cam Farm
Scawton Moor Looking NW from the path that goes from the A170 to Rievaulx.
Scawton Moor
Looking NW from the path that goes from the A170 to Rievaulx.
Hags Wood Bridleway in Hags Wood.
Hags Wood
Bridleway in Hags Wood.
Old milepost This NRYCC milepost on the A170 is opposite a bungalow and the farm buildings of High Lodge. On its side of the road there is a footpath into Wass Moor Woods. The posts on this road were dug up and taken to the Cleveland Corrosion works at Staithes where they were refurbished in a dry, clean atmosphere. 18 years later they have stood up well to the weather on this route. The foundry name where they were cast in the late 19C, F Mattison & Co. Bedale, is inside the lhs. Grade II listed 11911336.
Old milepost
This NRYCC milepost on the A170 is opposite a bungalow and the farm buildings of High Lodge. On its side of the road there is a footpath into Wass Moor Woods. The posts on this road were dug up and taken to the Cleveland Corrosion works at Staithes where they were refurbished in a dry, clean atmosphere. 18 years later they have stood up well to the weather on this route. The foundry name where they were cast in the late 19C, F Mattison & Co. Bedale, is inside the lhs. Grade II listed 11911336.
Recently felled area, Wass Moor A large area of larch and pine has recently been clear felled in this area.
Recently felled area, Wass Moor
A large area of larch and pine has recently been clear felled in this area.
Log Pile, Wass Moor Enough logs here to keep the average fire going through the winter months. Clear felled area on Wass Moor.
Log Pile, Wass Moor
Enough logs here to keep the average fire going through the winter months. Clear felled area on Wass Moor.
Forest track, Wass Moor Track through mature larch and pine plantation. Such an area is far more pleasant than gloomy blocks of norway spruce, and here one can hear chaffinches, robins and coal tits calling.
Forest track, Wass Moor
Track through mature larch and pine plantation. Such an area is far more pleasant than gloomy blocks of norway spruce, and here one can hear chaffinches, robins and coal tits calling.
Forest track, College Moor Track descending into Shallowdale Gill Slack, a name which manages to combine three local terms for a valley.
Forest track, College Moor
Track descending into Shallowdale Gill Slack, a name which manages to combine three local terms for a valley.
Lambing time at Scawton Sheep with lambs at Scawton.
Lambing time at Scawton
Sheep with lambs at Scawton.
Access land at Scawton An area of access land to the east of the village, mostly rough grazing with hawthorn trees.
Access land at Scawton
An area of access land to the east of the village, mostly rough grazing with hawthorn trees.
Footpath into the field The point at which the public footpath emerges from scrubby woodland into open pastures close to Bungdale Head Farm.
Footpath into the field
The point at which the public footpath emerges from scrubby woodland into open pastures close to Bungdale Head Farm.
Bungdale Head farm road At this point the road is also the line of a public footpath. On the right are outcrops of limestone, whilst to the left the ground drops rapidly into the narrow Waterfall Gill which is choked with trees and undergrowth. The name seems entirely inappropriate as the gill is completely dry.
Bungdale Head farm road
At this point the road is also the line of a public footpath. On the right are outcrops of limestone, whilst to the left the ground drops rapidly into the narrow Waterfall Gill which is choked with trees and undergrowth. The name seems entirely inappropriate as the gill is completely dry.
Village Hall, Scawton A small hall for a tiny village. This little 'tin' structure dates from the 1920's when it was brought here in sections from Helmsley station by horse and cart.
Village Hall, Scawton
A small hall for a tiny village. This little 'tin' structure dates from the 1920's when it was brought here in sections from Helmsley station by horse and cart.
Wass Bank Road, north towards the A170
Wass Bank Road, north towards the A170
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Bungdale Head Slack is located at Grid Ref: SE5582 (Lat: 54.235832, Lng: -1.1447907)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Ryedale

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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///abode.panicking.downfield. Near Helmsley, North Yorkshire

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