Addingham

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Addingham

Addingham is a charming village located in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Wharfedale Valley, it is situated approximately four miles west of the market town of Ilkley. The village is part of the Bradford Metropolitan District and lies within close proximity to the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Steeped in history, Addingham boasts a rich heritage that dates back to the medieval period. Its ancient roots are evident in the architectural gems that adorn the village, including the Grade I listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village is also home to numerous stone-built cottages and houses that exude character and charm.

Today, Addingham is a thriving community with a population of around 3,000 residents. It offers a wide range of amenities, including a post office, grocery stores, pubs, restaurants, and a primary school. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, which is reflected in the various local events and activities organized throughout the year.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Addingham due to its proximity to the stunning Yorkshire Dales. The village is a gateway to beautiful countryside, with walking and cycling trails that take visitors through rolling hills, lush meadows, and picturesque riverside paths. The nearby Ilkley Moor also provides ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

With its idyllic location, rich history, and strong sense of community, Addingham is a truly delightful place to visit or call home.

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Addingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.944/-1.882763 or Grid Reference SE0749. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane off Bolton Road, Addingham

Also hosting a public footpath.

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Bolton Road, Addingham (2)

At its junction with The Acres (right).

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Harcourt Drive, Addingham

Off Bolton Road.

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Bolton Road, Addingham (3)

At its junction with Bark Lane, on the northern edge of the village.

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North west end of Bark Lane, Addingham

Where it meets Bolton Road.

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Back Beck Lane is closed

But not to walkers. At the junction with Sugar Hill on the northern edge of Addingham.

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Long Riddings, Addingham

The white markers warn of a 30cm or more drop into a ditch, hidden by the plants alongside the concrete. This lane is marked and named on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1850.

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Wooded farmland near Walker Acre

Just north of Addingham, at the northern edge of Bradford MDC and West Yorkshire.

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Sheep and lambs, south of Riddings Farm

The sheep has been shorn very recently.

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High Laithe, from the north

This farm building is shown on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1850. It is now next to Bracken Ghyll golf course [founded 1993].

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Warning to footpath users, Bracken Ghyll golf course

The public footpath from Addingham to Highfield Farm crosses the golf course.

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Highfield House, near Addingham

A house or farm called Highfield is shown here on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1850. Seen from the public footpath from Addingham to Highfield Farm.

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Elegant metal stile, near Highfield House

One of two here, on the public footpath from Addingham to Highfield Farm.

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Paradise Lathe, above the River Wharfe

The normal spelling is laithe, not lathe, but even on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1847-50 it was written without an i. This is on the northern edge of Bradford MDC and West Yorkshire.

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The west bank of the River Wharfe

The field edge public footpath forms part of the Dales Way. The river forms the county boundary between West and North Yorkshire. The far bank [North Yorkshire] is in the Yorkshire Dales national park. The near bank is not.

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