Beck Meetings

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Yorkshire Eden

England

Beck Meetings

Bleaberry Force This impressive 30&#039; fall is in Bleaberry Gill North East of Nine Standards Rigg, Cumbria. — Bleaberry Force Credit: Colin Gregory

Beck Meetings is a picturesque natural site located in Yorkshire, England. This area consists of various bodies of water, including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists due to its serene ambiance and diverse wildlife.

The lake at Beck Meetings is the main attraction, stretching across a considerable expanse. It offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a haven for birdwatchers, as numerous species can be spotted here throughout the year. The lake is also perfect for fishing enthusiasts, with an abundance of fish species, including pike, perch, and carp.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, which provides a tranquil setting for relaxation and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature. This pool is often frequented by waterfowl, such as ducks and swans, adding to its charm.

A charming pond can also be found within the Beck Meetings area. It is smaller in size but equally captivating, with its clear waters reflecting the surrounding vegetation. The pond is home to various amphibians, including frogs and newts, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and wildlife photographers.

Lastly, the freshwater marsh at Beck Meetings is a unique ecosystem that supports a diverse range of plants and animals. It is an important habitat for wetland birds and provides a breeding ground for several species. The marsh can be explored through walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Beck Meetings offers a wonderful retreat for those seeking tranquility and an opportunity to connect with nature. Whether it's fishing at the lake, observing waterfowl at the pool, admiring the wildlife at the pond, or exploring the marsh, this site has something for everyone to enjoy.

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Beck Meetings Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.448376/-2.2356517 or Grid Reference NY8405. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bleaberry Force

This impressive 30' fall is in Bleaberry Gill North East of Nine Standards Rigg, Cumbria.

Colin Gregory

Round Hill

The summit cairn of Round Hill on the bleak moorland North of Ravenseat in North Yorkshire.

Colin Gregory

Backstone Castle

Backstone Castle is a rocky outcrop above Backstone Beck. The elaborate name might lead unwary walkers to believe they are heading for some ancient historical site. In reality it is merely a distraction in a vast and bleak moorland setting.

Colin Gregory

Signpost on Rollinson haggs.

steven ruffles

Shale slope with boulders

The steep slope of black shale drops into Brownberhead Beck which drains from the eastern side of Nine Standards. The groove in which the boulders lie has been eroded: presumably loose shale has been lost with the larger rocks originally embedded in the shale, remaining.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland on north side of Back Gutter

The watercourse of Back Gutter is at the left side of the image, virtually concealed by rushes. The two wooden structures breaking the skyline are grouse butts.

Trevor Littlewood

Snow beds on north side of Back Gutter

Back Gutter drains water eastwards from the slopes of moorland to the east of Nine Standards.

Trevor Littlewood

Brownber Tarn, frozen

Brownber Tarn is encircled by an area of atrociously wet moorland; it lies to the east of the high grassy moorland ridge at Brownber Edge, itself east of Nine Standards. The eastern side of the tarn is pictured.

Trevor Littlewood

Ridge of Brownber Edge

Brownber Edge is an elongated dome of a ridge lying to the east of the more significant hill, Nine Standards. The view is from the featureless crest of the ridge generally north-eastwards.

Trevor Littlewood

Unusual section of walling near Brownberhead Beck

Brownberhead Beck is the foreground stream. Beyond it a walker is sitting on a curious piece of wall - if that's what it is! There are two stretches, both low, set at a right angle. The location is remote and no purpose behind the construction can be imagined. (The pole across the stream of course has a gin trap mounted on top.)

Trevor Littlewood

Alderson Seat

On Ravenseat Moor.

Mick Garratt

Incipient stream close to well used path

A stream origin on the east side of Nine Standards; it's a northern branch of Near Grains. The dark peat edges left of centre show where it begins to develop an identity as a stream. The location here is of course close to the route of the Coast to Coast Walk.

Trevor Littlewood

Mannequin on moorland

A striking and unusual feature on moorland east of Nine Standards Rigg! A keeper, seen later in the day told us that four 'scarecrows' had been placed in locations on their estate which is managed for grouse shooting to scare off crows which would take eggs of ground-nesting birds. Rogan's Seat is in the distance. Do scarecrows actually work?

Trevor Littlewood

Gorge created by the retreating Bleaberry Force

Bleaberry Beck crosses a band of the Ten Fathom Grit, a sedimentary sandstone bedrock formed in Carboniferous Period 322m years ago, and as it cuts through it has left a miniature gorge behind which has its own ecosystem complete with trees growing on hard to reach crags.

Matthew Hatton