Land for sale

The land at Foxup Moor is located within the
Yorkshire Dales National Park, with extensive
views to Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent.

Property
Approximately 308.32 acres (124.77 ha) of
steep upland grazing land within a U-shaped
block, which is bounded by dry-stone walls.
Foxup benefits from being in an area already
abundant with wildlife and flora and fauna,
notably Golden Plover.

Location
The Land at Foxup Moor is situated on a
quiet no-through valley in the south of the
Yorkshire Dales National Park. The land is
accessed via a minor road between High
Foxup to Holme Farm, Halton Gill. It is
approximately 9 miles north of the popular
town of Settle.

Land
Comprising rough grazing, the land rises from
310m to 680m above sea level and is cited
under Soilscape 19 as slowly permeable, wet,
very acidic upland soils with a peaty surface,
and Soilscape 25 as blanket bog peat soils.
The land is classified as Grade 5 under the

Agricultural Land Classification.
The land provides great opportunity to be
put to use via a wide range of opportunities
such as increasing biodiversity, peatland
restoration, forestry or conservation farming
methods.

Basic Payment Scheme
There are no entitlements with the land.
The Purchaser will be required to covenant
that they will keep the land in Good
Agricultural and Environmental Condition
until 15 May 2024.

Environmental Schemes
The land currently forms part of an Entry Level
plus Higher Level Stewardship agreement. the
Purchaser will be required to continue with this
agreement until 2028. Full details are available
from Carter Jonas upon request.

Tenure & Possession
The land is being sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Designations
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Part of the land is within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The land is classified as Severely Disadvantaged Less Favoured Area.

Services
Natural water supply.

Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
The public bridleway known as ‘A Pennine Journey’ crosses the Property twice, to the southeast and southwest of the land.

Health & Safety
Prospective purchasers are requested
to take particular care when inspecting
the property, as the land is uneven, steep,
and boggy in places. Long sleeves, trousers and walking boots or wellingtons are recommended.
Viewers should also bear in mind the risk associated with sudden movement from livestock which may be present on the land at the time of inspection.

VAT
VAT is not chargeable on the purchase price.

Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
The sporting rights are not included within this sale. All other rights are included, so far as they are owned.
Local Authorities
North Yorkshire County Council Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Viewings
Viewings of the land can be undertaken during reasonable daylight hours by prior notification and with a set of particulars to hand - particularly a plan of the land.