Carperby

Settlement in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Carperby

Looking towards Ivy Scar Looking towards Ivy Scar from The Straights. — Looking towards Ivy Scar Credit: T Eyre

Carperby is a small village located in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, the village is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and rolling hills. It lies approximately 5 miles northwest of the market town of Leyburn and is easily accessible via the A684 road.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint and traditional charm, with many stone-built houses and buildings dating back several centuries. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with farming playing a significant role in the community.

Despite its small size, Carperby boasts a number of notable attractions. The village is home to the renowned Bolton Castle, a medieval fortress built in the 14th century. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved interior and learn about its rich history, including its connections to Mary, Queen of Scots.

Carperby is also a popular destination for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Yorkshire Dales. The village is surrounded by numerous scenic trails and paths, allowing visitors to discover the area's stunning natural beauty.

In terms of amenities, Carperby has a village pub that serves as a hub for the local community. Additionally, nearby Leyburn offers a range of shops, restaurants, and other services.

Overall, Carperby offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a taste of rural Yorkshire and a chance to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Carperby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.303302/-1.991345 or Grid Reference SE0089. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Ivy Scar Looking towards Ivy Scar from The Straights.

Looking towards Ivy Scar

Looking towards Ivy Scar from The Straights.

River Ure near Aysgarth Looking downstream with Penhill in the distance.

River Ure near Aysgarth

Looking downstream with Penhill in the distance.

Footbridge over the River Ure Footbridge over the River Ure near Aysgarth.

Footbridge over the River Ure

Footbridge over the River Ure near Aysgarth.

Footbridge over the River Ure

Footbridge over the River Ure

Disused Wensleydale railway embankment

Disused Wensleydale railway embankment

Limekiln Lane A footpath enclosed by walls near Aysgarth.

Limekiln Lane

A footpath enclosed by walls near Aysgarth.

The Gatehouse, Aysgarth On &quot;The Straights&quot; near Ballowfield Bridge (across Eller Beck).
Due South of Mill Hill labelled &quot;Gate House&quot; 1910 and Ballowfield T.P. in 1858 (665 ft ASL).
The property served the Richmond &amp; Lancaster (Eastern District) Turnpike Trust in the 18ᵗʰ &amp; 19ᵗʰ C.

Milestone Society National ID: YN.AYS

The Gatehouse, Aysgarth

On "The Straights" near Ballowfield Bridge (across Eller Beck). Due South of Mill Hill labelled "Gate House" 1910 and Ballowfield T.P. in 1858 (665 ft ASL). The property served the Richmond & Lancaster (Eastern District) Turnpike Trust in the 18ᵗʰ & 19ᵗʰ C. Milestone Society National ID: YN.AYS

Lowgill Bridge Small stone bridge that allows the A684 to cross over Gill Beck.

Lowgill Bridge

Small stone bridge that allows the A684 to cross over Gill Beck.

Gill Beck Flowing through the pastures at Seata.

Gill Beck

Flowing through the pastures at Seata.

The Ure at Ballowfield Looking upstream from the footbridge near Seata Farm.

The Ure at Ballowfield

Looking upstream from the footbridge near Seata Farm.

The Ure heading for Aysgarth Looking downstream along the Ure from the footbridge near Seata Farm.

The Ure heading for Aysgarth

Looking downstream along the Ure from the footbridge near Seata Farm.

Seata Quarry A general view across this old limestone quarry to the west of Aysgarth. Now a nature reserve with interesting plant species.

Seata Quarry

A general view across this old limestone quarry to the west of Aysgarth. Now a nature reserve with interesting plant species.

Lambs pose in the sunshine Lambs in the pastures above Seata Quarry.

Lambs pose in the sunshine

Lambs in the pastures above Seata Quarry.

Disused Seata Quarry floor with a good cover of Saxifrage in 2002

Disused Seata Quarry floor with a good cover of Saxifrage in 2002

The small village green

The small village green

Roger Templeman

Gatepost with benchmark beside road to Redmire The Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark is described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38359" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38359">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Gatepost with benchmark beside road to Redmire

The Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark is described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Gateway and minor road junction on road to Redmire The gatepost on LHS of the gateway on RHS of photo has an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2515931">SE0190 : Gatepost with benchmark beside road to Redmire</a>

Gateway and minor road junction on road to Redmire

The gatepost on LHS of the gateway on RHS of photo has an OS benchmark SE0190 : Gatepost with benchmark beside road to Redmire

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on gatepost of East End Farm Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38356" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm38356">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Benchmark on gatepost of East End Farm

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

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Carperby is located at Grid Ref: SE0089 (Lat: 54.303302, Lng: -1.991345)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.303302,-1.991345

Carperby

Place: village

Source: NPE

Wikidata: Q5045769

Lat/Long: 54.303984/-1.9896747

Hazard Backward: horses

Lat/Long: 54.3054217/-1.9867183

Hazard Forward: blind_summits

Lat/Long: 54.3017037/-1.9941073

Telephone

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Lat/Long: 54.3041704/-1.9893635

Post Box

Lat/Long: 54.3051842/-1.9869716

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YNA90955

Naptan NaptanCode: 32090955

Opposite: yes

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Wikimedia Commons: File:Carperby Bus Shelter - geograph.org.uk - 267959.jpg

Lat/Long: 54.3034269/-1.9912084

Post Box

Post Box Type: lamp

Lat/Long: 54.3034472/-1.9911414

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 54.3045436/-1.9956964

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 54.303838/-1.9887384

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 54.301673/-1.9850117

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 54.3033328/-1.9882429

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Seats: 4

Lat/Long: 54.304933/-1.987689

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Seats: 4

Lat/Long: 54.305154/-1.987532

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 54.3015612/-1.9849835

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 54.3024119/-1.9977896

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3038424/-1.9945898

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 54.304243/-1.993187

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3028908/-1.9969233

Power: pole

Source: Bing

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Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 54.3035294/-1.9957404

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 54.3019455/-1.9986479

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 54.3063753/-1.990537

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 54.3057149/-1.9913671

Manor House

Place: isolated_dwelling

Lat/Long: 54.3056774/-1.9849153

Access: yes

Barrier: entrance

Lat/Long: 54.2999075/-1.9931898

Access: yes

Barrier: entrance

Lat/Long: 54.3007808/-1.9910828

Access: yes

Barrier: entrance

Lat/Long: 54.2995099/-1.9893555

Access: yes

Barrier: entrance

Lat/Long: 54.3003676/-1.9933895

Bench

Lat/Long: 54.3040591/-1.9895323

Historic: memorial

Lat/Long: 54.3036929/-1.9904845

Barrier: stile

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 54.3044943/-1.9843103

Barrier: stile

Stile: squeezer

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Barrier: stile

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 54.3038985/-1.9867457

Barrier: stile

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 54.3036489/-1.9874029

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3072538/-1.9888379

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.3068587/-1.9899268

Barrier: entrance

Lat/Long: 54.2997455/-1.9878522

Barrier: entrance

Lat/Long: 54.3025442/-1.9868391

Hiking: yes

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.3044705/-1.9885321

Carperby (east end)

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.3051818/-1.9875692

Barrier: entrance

Lat/Long: 54.3076794/-1.9902242

Carperby market cross

Man Made: cross

Wikidata: Q17670069

Wikimedia Commons: File:Carperby Cross - geograph.org.uk - 585260.jpg

Lat/Long: 54.3031997/-1.99185

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 54.3043495/-1.9849693

Caperby Wheatsheaf Inn

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 54.3046543/-1.9883266

Bus Stop

Caperby Wheatsheaf Inn

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 54.3046781/-1.9883689

Bus Stop

Caperby Wheatsheaf Inn

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 54.3045703/-1.9883797

Caperby Wheatsheaf Inn

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 54.3045951/-1.9884269

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