Riddings

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Riddings

Path off the Calder Valley Greenway, Colne Bridge This leads down from the eastern end of Bradley Viaduct into woodland next to the River Colne. — Path off the Calder Valley Greenway, Colne Bridge Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Riddings is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It sits on the outskirts of the bustling town of Scunthorpe and is part of the North Lincolnshire district. With a population of around 1,500 residents, Riddings exudes a charming and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with beautiful countryside landscapes and green spaces. It is situated near the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering residents and visitors plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Riddings boasts a range of amenities, including a local convenience store, a primary school, and a village hall that serves as a hub for various community events and activities. There is also a pub in the village that provides a friendly gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Riddings still retains some historic buildings, including a number of traditional cottages and farmhouses that add to its charm.

Transport links in Riddings are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The village is also easily accessible by car, situated just off the A18 road.

Overall, Riddings offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle, while remaining within reach of larger urban centers and the natural beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

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Riddings Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.669935/-1.762331 or Grid Reference SE1519. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path off the Calder Valley Greenway, Colne Bridge

This leads down from the eastern end of Bradley Viaduct into woodland next to the River Colne.

Humphrey Bolton

60009 Union of South Africa

Pictured is the preserved class A4 Pacific steam locomotive 60009 "Union of South Africa" hauling the very popular steam tour from Crewe to Scarborough aptly named "The Scarborough Flyer". This locomotive was built in 1937 and was used in service on the London to Edinburgh main east coast line. Pictured on the 22nd August 2008 at Bradley in West Yorkshire in her popular preserved roll of steam specials.

Martin Wood

Continental Food & Drink on Leeds Road

Ian S

The Peacock on Leeds Road

Ian S

The A62 Leeds Road goes over rail lines at Deighton

Ian S

The Galpharm Stadium

The approach from the south west end. I understand that the stadium was going to be renamed a couple of years ago because Galpharm were taken over, but nothing appears to have happened since.

Bill Boaden

Before the match in the Galpharm Stadium

The first match of the new season. Huddersfield Town FC are the League One title favourites, but were disappointed by a draw in this match.

Bill Boaden

Lower Fell Greave

Public footpath through Lower Fell Greave on a sunny summer morning. There has been a wood here since at least the twelfth century when it was part of the Fountains Abbey estate.

Samantha Waddington

Footpath, Rawthorpe

Looking along the footpath leading from Rawthorpe to Dalton. A good area of open space.

Samantha Waddington

Deighton - Mills

For an alternative view, please see SE1619 : Deighton Mill.

Dave Bevis

Deighton - Huddersfield Canal to west of railway bridge

Not a lot has changed since Dr Neil Clifton's 1996 photo at SE1619 : Old LNWR railway bridge over the Huddersfield Broad Canal.

Dave Bevis

Deighton - viaduct over canal

For an alternative view, please see SE1719 : Viaduct (disused) crossing the Huddersfield Broad Canal.

Dave Bevis

'The Fantastic Media Stand', Galpharm Stadium

Huddersfield Town vs Preston North End 22 October 2011, just prior to the teams emergence. Result = HTAFC 3(Jordan Rhodes hat-trick) - PNE 1.

Peter Turner

Almost kick-off time at the Galpharm Stadium

Huddersfield Town and Preston North End, with attendant mascots, shake hands before the kick-off. HTAFC 3 PNE 1. Jordan Rhodes hat-trick.

Peter Turner

The Final Score

Disconsolate (or worse) Preston supporters leaving the visitors stand under the display screen. A hat-trick the second in successive games for Jordan Rhodes.

Peter Turner

Red Doles Road

JThomas

Industrial site, Hillhouse

JThomas

The old Huddersfield Town ground

This football ground has been superseded by a new stadium on the other side of the river which has had various names over the years, see the Wikipedia entry at Link

; see SE1517 : Leeds Road Stadium - Former home of Huddersfield Town for another view of this older ground. The occasion here was not a football match but a celebration of 100 years of the Anglican Diocese of Wakefield.

Stephen Craven

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Riddings is located at Grid Ref: SE1519 (Lat: 53.669935, Lng: -1.762331)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Kirklees

Police Authority: West Yorkshire