Bayles

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Bayles

Station Road (A686) heading north out of Alston The road is climbing to cross Whitfield Moor passing a minor road on the left giving access to the railway station which now operates as a narrow gauge tourist attraction. The low walls at the side of the road are parapets of a bridge over the River Nent.
The Fuchs crane at the side of the road looks rather shabby. — Station Road (A686) heading north out of Alston Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Bayles is a small rural town located in the state of Victoria, Australia. Situated approximately 85 kilometers southeast of Melbourne, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Shire of Cardinia. With a population of just over 300 people, Bayles is known for its peaceful and picturesque countryside setting.

The town is surrounded by vast farmlands, with agriculture playing a significant role in the local economy. The fertile soil and favorable climate make Bayles ideal for farming activities, particularly dairy farming and crop cultivation. As a result, the region produces a variety of agricultural products, including milk, vegetables, and grains.

Despite its small size, Bayles has a close-knit community that fosters a strong sense of camaraderie and support. Residents often participate in local events and gatherings, such as the annual Bayles Country Fair, which showcases the town's agricultural heritage and promotes community engagement.

Bayles offers limited amenities to its residents, including a general store and a community hall that serves as a gathering place for social events. For more extensive shopping and recreational activities, residents usually travel to nearby towns such as Koo Wee Rup or Pakenham.

Overall, Bayles provides a peaceful rural lifestyle, surrounded by natural beauty and a strong agricultural heritage. It is an ideal place for those seeking a close community and a serene environment away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.799932/-2.458069 or Grid Reference NY7045. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Station Road (A686) heading north out of Alston

The road is climbing to cross Whitfield Moor passing a minor road on the left giving access to the railway station which now operates as a narrow gauge tourist attraction. The low walls at the side of the road are parapets of a bridge over the River Nent. The Fuchs crane at the side of the road looks rather shabby.

Trevor Littlewood

Buildings on east side of A686

The buildings are on the east side of the A686 in Alston. The right part of the stone building was for many years the Central Cafe and is well-remembered as the refreshment stop for the Wrights Brothers bus and coach service which ran (and hopefully will run again), between Newcastle and Keswick. It has been in a deteriorating state since its closure some decades ago. The white painted building is part of Henderson's Garage.

Trevor Littlewood

Green Dragon at Alston Station

The Green Dragon being prepared for the 1300 hrs service from Alston Station to Slaggyford on the South Tynedale Railway. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

James T M Towill

Through an arch of the Tyne Bridge

Looking upstream along the South Tyne from below the bridge that carries the A686.

Gordon Hatton

Alston Fire Station

Housed in the former Grammar School which has a date of 1828 above the small red door.

Gordon Hatton

Friends Meeting House, Alston

Quakerism in Alston can be traced back as far as 1668. This meeting house dates from 1732 with alterations in 1762-4.

Gordon Hatton

Alston Post Office

Situated in the centre of this tiny hill town, which at the time this photograph was taken had road works right in the middle of the main street. No traffic could get through and there were lengthy detours.

Gordon Hatton

South Tyne River

The South Tyne, a mile upstream from Alston.

Gordon Hatton

Pennine Way south of Alston

Looking south with the buildings at Low Nest to the left. The wall gap here is a bit of an exception to the general rule on the 2 miles or so of PW into Alston as there's also a series of rather testing stiles, which would not be greeted with enthusiasm by anyone walking the PW from south to north as they will already have trudged some 17 miles from Dufton, over the top of Cross Fell and down to the South Tyne valley.

Gordon Hatton

Across South Tynedale

The River South Tyne is hidden below the line of trees at this point, but the valley is quite wide here as it receives the waters of the Black Burn a little further upstream. The valley of the Black Burn is visible in the distance.

Gordon Hatton

Fields below Bleagate

Across the valley of the South Tyne towards the side valley that contains Black Burn, a considerable stream and a main feeder for the South Tyne. Rain moving in from over the fells.

Gordon Hatton

Approaching Bleagate

Stone barns and white rendered house at Bleagate, where many barking dogs reside in kennels.

Gordon Hatton

Front Street, Alston

The main street of Alston, which runs down steeply through the small town towards the South Tyne River.

Chris Heaton

Climbing up Front Street in Alston

The main street of this small market town rises steeply away from the South Tyne - seen here passing a row of dwellings and the local post office.

Chris Heaton

Market Place, Front Street, Alston

The Listed Grade II market cross, originally erected in 1764, has been rebuilt several times Link

Tim Heaton

'No 21 Carlisle' locomotive at Alston Station on the South Tynedale Railway

No 21 Carlisle is a four-wheel battery electric locomotives built by Clayton for Metronet Rail/Transport for London. It is seen here reversing to hitch up to carriages in preparation for the 1500 hrs departure to Slaggyford. Further information about the locomotives and stock on the South Tynedale Railway can be found at Link

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.

James T M Towill