Summary - RIDDINGS WALDEN WEST BURTON LEYBURN DL8 4LG
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large-scale conservation and sporting potential in a remote Dales setting.
Ring‑fenced 325.32 acres of moorland and allotment land
Located within Yorkshire Dales National Park; mostly open access land
Elevations 210–530m with heather, grassland and rocky outcrops
Vehicular access from public road; internal tracks suitable for 4x4 only
No services on site; broadband very slow and average mobile signal
Peatland/heather restoration and natural flood management potential
Public bridleway crosses the property; sold subject to existing rights
Sporting/mineral rights included only insofar as owned; freehold sale
This ring‑fenced block of 325.32 acres in the Walden Valley offers a rare, large-scale moorland holding within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The land rises from 210m to 530m, combining heather moor, grassland, bracken, rocky outcrops and former allotment (‘white ground’) areas. Vehicular access is available from Whiterow Road and via Thupton Gill Road, with internal tracks suitable for 4x4 or rough-terrain vehicles.
The parcel presents clear natural‑capital and habitat opportunities: heather and peatland restoration, afforestation potential where appropriate, and natural flood‑management measures along Thupton Gill and Walden Beck. Much of the land is designated open access and lies outside SSSI/SAC/SPA, giving flexibility for long‑term environmental projects, sporting restoration and amenity use.
Practical considerations are straightforward and material. There are no services connected; broadband is very slow and mobile signal is average. The access tracks are steep and unmade—only suitable for sturdy vehicles—and public rights of way (a bridleway) cross the land. Sporting and mineral rights are included only insofar as owned; the sale is freehold with vacant possession and no current stewardship schemes in place.
This holding will suit a purchaser seeking large-scale rural investment, conservation potential or future sporting amenity. Expect on‑site management, infrastructure investment for access and any restoration programmes, and coordination with Yorkshire Dales NP Authority for permitted works.
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