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To the right is farmland, whereas by contrast to the left is rough grassland pasture now designated as access land.

With Ling Park Plantation in the distance.

To the left of the pole is the milestone shown at SE1150 : Milestone on Middleton Moor There's a benchmark on the milestone

Badger Hill is the name of this track that runs from Hill Top Farm to Badger Gate - an ancient drove road on the edge of Middleton Moor. As can be seen, after weeks of rain this green lane was not a joy to negotiate - rather more a... (more)

Bales of heather brash waiting to be distributed around the moors by helicopter. This is used to reseed areas of the moor which have been eroded, leaving the peat exposed. More information at... (more)

Farm Lane leading to the moor

Lapwing in the foreground, Windsover Farm in the distance.

For a view of the location see SE1150 : Hunger Hill track on Middleton Moor

An 'other route with public access' leading onto Middleton Moor.

The track is called Badger Hill, and the red/white pole indicates the presence of a major gas pipeline and requests that no one should attempt to dig a hole in the vicinity.

This is where ancient routes from Otley to Skipton and from Ilkley to Ripon crossed. Unlike many such stones, it is not listed, but see the Milestone Society's submission for details: SE1150 : Old Milestone by Hunger Hill, Middleton Moor. Milestone Society National ID: YN_XMIDb