Land at, Nether Hesleden, Litton, North Yorkshire

A substantial ring-fenced block of productive grassland and upland grazing with excellent road frontage to Armistead Barns Road.

About 358.27acres (144.99 ha).

For sale as a whole.

Description - A substantial ring-fenced block of permanent grassland and moorland situated near the hamlet of Nether Hesleden, Littondale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The land is classified as Grade 4 /5 with a mixture of humose loam and peaty soils suitable for the grazing of sheep and native cattle breeds, with mowing achievable on the lowland parcels. The land extends in total about 358.27 acres, of which 10.80 acres is meadow capable of mowing, 39.34 acres is unimproved grassland and 308.15 acres of hill grazing / heather moorland. The land has excellent access directly onto Armistead Barns Road and several natural drinking water sources for livestock. It is generally south facing, lying between 285m and 550m above sea level and is enclosed by drystone walls.
The land offers significant scope for natural capital and biodiversity net gain (BNG) opportunities through the creation of deciduous woodland plantations and re-wilding activities (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). It also provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial block of hill grazing with the ability to gather stock down to the lowland pastures.
Most of the land lies within a Conclusive Open Country Area under the Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000.

Sporting Rights - Sporting Rights are owned by a third party and are not included in the sale.

Directions - From Litton village head north on Armistead Barns Road for about 1 mile. The land is located on the right just past the stone barn.