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Bland Hill

Settlement in Yorkshire Harrogate

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Bland Hill

Swinsty Reservoir A view looking North from Swinsty Embankment, with two fly fishermen in the foreground.
Swinsty Reservoir Credit: Mick Melvin

Bland Hill is a small but picturesque village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it lies within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, surrounded by rolling hills and verdant countryside.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint and charming atmosphere. It is home to a close-knit community of residents who take great pride in maintaining the village's traditional appearance. The houses in Bland Hill are predominantly built from local stone, giving the village a distinctive and timeless aesthetic.

Bland Hill is known for its stunning natural scenery, with numerous walking trails and footpaths crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. One of the most popular attractions in the area is Bland Hill Moor, a vast expanse of open moorland that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales.

The village also boasts a few amenities for residents and visitors alike. There is a cozy village pub, the Bland Hill Arms, which serves traditional British fare and provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, there is a small convenience store where locals can purchase everyday essentials.

For those seeking a peaceful and idyllic retreat, Bland Hill provides the perfect setting. Its tranquil surroundings, friendly community, and stunning natural beauty make it a hidden gem in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Bland Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.973469/-1.686055 or Grid Reference SE2053. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swinsty Reservoir A view looking North from Swinsty Embankment, with two fly fishermen in the foreground.
Swinsty Reservoir
A view looking North from Swinsty Embankment, with two fly fishermen in the foreground.
Swinsty Reservoir A view of the lakeside picnic area at Swinsty, taken looking North west.
Swinsty Reservoir
A view of the lakeside picnic area at Swinsty, taken looking North west.
Fewston Church Dedicated to St Michael and St Lawrence
Fewston Church
Dedicated to St Michael and St Lawrence
Swinsty Reservoir from Fewston Embankment The out fall from Fewston Reservoir feeds immediately into Swinsty Reservoir. The grass bank and the trees in the foreground are in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE1854">SE1854</a>, the island at the centre of the photograph and the far bank are in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE1954">SE1954</a>
Swinsty Reservoir from Fewston Embankment
The out fall from Fewston Reservoir feeds immediately into Swinsty Reservoir. The grass bank and the trees in the foreground are in SE1854, the island at the centre of the photograph and the far bank are in SE1954
Swinsty Reservoir, Washburn Valley One of four large reservoirs in the Washburn Valley, Swinsty holds 866 million gallons and was completed in 1876. This was taken looking SW about 3.00 pm on a cold December afternoon.
Swinsty Reservoir, Washburn Valley
One of four large reservoirs in the Washburn Valley, Swinsty holds 866 million gallons and was completed in 1876. This was taken looking SW about 3.00 pm on a cold December afternoon.
Forest Ride, Little Timble, North Yorkshire There is something mysterious about conifer plantations. This view is from the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir.
Forest Ride, Little Timble, North Yorkshire
There is something mysterious about conifer plantations. This view is from the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir.
Path and Stumps, Little Timble, North Yorkshire The path is the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir, seen in the distance. The stumps are in a clear-felled area of conifer plantation.
Path and Stumps, Little Timble, North Yorkshire
The path is the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir, seen in the distance. The stumps are in a clear-felled area of conifer plantation.
Swinsty Reservoir Dam Taken from Jack Hill Lane, this view shows the earth embankment on the south side of the dam, which is stone faced on the reservoir side. Swinsty is the 3rd of 4 reservoirs as one goes downstream along the washburn Valley, and was originally constructed to serve the city of Leeds.
Swinsty Reservoir Dam
Taken from Jack Hill Lane, this view shows the earth embankment on the south side of the dam, which is stone faced on the reservoir side. Swinsty is the 3rd of 4 reservoirs as one goes downstream along the washburn Valley, and was originally constructed to serve the city of Leeds.
Swinsty Hall
Swinsty Hall
Typical Memorial Seat around the perimeter of Swinsty Reservoir
Typical Memorial Seat around the perimeter of Swinsty Reservoir
Swinsty Reservoir from Swinsty Embankment
Swinsty Reservoir from Swinsty Embankment
Swinsty Cottage This was, presumably, originally built as the Swinsty Reservoir keeper's house.
Swinsty Cottage
This was, presumably, originally built as the Swinsty Reservoir keeper's house.
The northern section of Swinsty Reservoir from Stack Point This is the North-westerly view across Swinsty Reservoir from Stack Point. In the middle distance is the dam (Fewston Embankment) which separates Fewston Reservoir from Swinsty.
The northern section of Swinsty Reservoir from Stack Point
This is the North-westerly view across Swinsty Reservoir from Stack Point. In the middle distance is the dam (Fewston Embankment) which separates Fewston Reservoir from Swinsty.
Swinsty Reservoir from Stack Point This shows the southern part of Swinsty Reservoir looking towards Swinsty Embankment (dam). The reservoir was completed in 1876 and has a surface area of 156 acres.
Swinsty Reservoir from Stack Point
This shows the southern part of Swinsty Reservoir looking towards Swinsty Embankment (dam). The reservoir was completed in 1876 and has a surface area of 156 acres.
Conifer tree trunks at Stack Point
Conifer tree trunks at Stack Point
Picnic (and bird feeding) Area at Stack Point (Swinsty Reservoir)
Picnic (and bird feeding) Area at Stack Point (Swinsty Reservoir)
Stack Point Stack Point is a very popular car parking area and picnic site on the eastern shore of Swinsty Reservoir.
Stack Point
Stack Point is a very popular car parking area and picnic site on the eastern shore of Swinsty Reservoir.
Autumn glory by Swinsty reservoir
Autumn glory by Swinsty reservoir
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Bland Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE2053 (Lat: 53.973469, Lng: -1.686055)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Cooper House
Building: yes
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 53.9716944/-1.6898854
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Bland Hill
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 53.9735219/-1.6856875
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Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Disused Amenity: telephone
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Man Made: telephone_box
Note: there is no telephone in this phone box
Operator: Washburn Parish Council
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.9733417/-1.6857791
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Parking
Parking: layby
Lat/Long: 53.9733557/-1.6852939
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Bland Hill School
Description: Extant in mid-C19th
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS sheet 170, publ. 1851
Lat/Long: 53.9699152/-1.6862621
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Batheaston Bespoke Furniture
Addr City: Harrogate
Addr Postcode: HG3 1SZ
Addr Street: Brame Lane
Addr Suburb: Norwood
Craft: cabinet_maker
Website: https://www.batheaston.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 53.97776/-1.685826
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Post Box
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Ref: HG3 149
Lat/Long: 53.9736877/-1.6861773
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Parking
Lat/Long: 53.9735228/-1.6853808
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Natural: spring
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Lat/Long: 53.9702842/-1.6818368
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Natural: spring
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Lat/Long: 53.9759841/-1.6826836
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Natural: spring
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Lat/Long: 53.9743911/-1.6795888
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Power: pole
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Lat/Long: 53.9733998/-1.6787678
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Power: pole
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Lat/Long: 53.9733808/-1.6802725
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