Ellingstring.....

Ellingstring is a small remote hamlet of only some 25 traditional stone houses and three working farms, strung out for about a half a mile along a single track lane; there are no shops, pubs, church or post office, or indeed any form of public transport. Almost 950 feet above sea level it sits, just below the summit, on the southern hills of the Ure valley, otherwise known as Wensleydale

The totally unspoilt countryside that surrounds Ellingstring is a contrasting mix of arable fields, woodland and purple heather moors; with views extending to over 45 miles across open and natural countryside

To the east one looks to the hills of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and to the north across Wensleydale and the river Ure

To the south are the heather moors and to the west up and into Wensleydale

There are two natural ponds, with ducks, moorhen and coot, the largest being on the lane as you enter

The wonderful thing about Ellingstring, which is accessed by miles of single track lanes, is that there is no sight or sound of passing or distant traffic

Wildlife abounds, with curlew, owls, deer, french partridge, black grouse, duck and pheasant to name but a few

Despite it's beauty, this totally backwater location remains completely tranquil and apart from serious walkers remains free from outside interference or visitors; a true piece of heaven and an escape from the modern world

The area and indeed Ellingstring is often used for filming including Heartbeat and All Creatures Great and Small; the most recent being in June 2006 when the main duck pond and surrounding lanes were used for scenes in Heartbeat; pictures of the filming are contained on this website