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This typical Dales field barn appears to be in reasonable condition, but a close look reveals missing roof flags. If this isn't repaired the barn will slowly become a wreck. Hamlet of Crackpot in the background.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.2km<br/>A quiet corner of Swaledale, looking towards the hamlet of Crackpot, which these days seems to be full of lost drivers sent there by their satnav.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.3km<br/>Heading downhill on Grinton parish footpath number 46. The Swale can be seen in the distance with large areas of pebble showing due to the dry spring weather.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.3km<br/>There are many Dales barns in this sort of state, and others which are in danger of going the same way unless money is spent on them. When a barn has no particular use, what do you do with it?
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.3km<br/>With views towards upper Swaledale.
©Bill Boaden
Dist:0.4km<br/>The hamlet of Crackpot occupies a magnificent position on the slopes of Swaledale, offering fine views down the valley.
©Chris Downer
Dist:0.4km<br/>One of several farmhouses, some of which have been converted for holiday use, that are scattered along the hillside at High Whitaside. Most settlement in Swaledale is on the north side to catch the sun and take advantage of better ground, but here the steep southern slopes of the dale relent to provide an area of relatively sunny ground with reasonable soils.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.4km<br/>Situated above the 1000ft contour on High Whitaside, life here would have always been hard. One of several ruined farmhouses in the area. The hill of Blea Barf in the distance.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.4km<br/>Haverdale Beck splashes its way down over limestone outcrops below Crackpot hamlet.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.4km<br/>Once a farmhouse on High Whitaside, this ruin would appear to have been abandoned over 50 years ago.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.4km<br/>The public footpath crosses the concrete beam bridge on the left. This looks like one of the typical North Riding bridges of the 1960's, whilst to the right is a farmers sleeper bridge giving acees to the fields.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.4km<br/>Also called Crackpot Falls after the nearby village, this is a delightful fall just off the road side.
©Richard Spencer
Dist:0.4km<br/>A few metres below the first fall is this larger one which is between 2 and 3 metres high. The rock lip is carboniferous limestone in the Yoredale series.
©Gordon Hatton
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©Bill Boaden
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©Hugh Mortimer

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