Holmes Tail Goit

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Yorkshire

England

Holmes Tail Goit

All Saints Church - (Rotherham Minster) - Church Street - Rotherham (a) All Saints Church (Rotherham Minster) in Rotherham — All Saints Church - (Rotherham Minster) - Church Street - Rotherham (a) Credit: Tez Exley

Holmes Tail Goit is a picturesque water body located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is a freshwater marsh that serves as a lake, pool, pond, and marsh all at once, making it a unique natural feature in the region. The Goit is situated in the village of Holmes, near the larger town of Huddersfield.

Covering an area of approximately 2 hectares, Holmes Tail Goit is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a serene and tranquil environment. The water body is fed by a small stream that meanders through the marsh, eventually flowing into the nearby River Calder.

The Goit's water is predominantly sourced from rainfall and nearby springs, resulting in clean and clear freshwater. The marshy landscape is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, attracting various species of birds, insects, and aquatic life. Native vegetation such as reeds, rushes, and water lilies thrive in the marsh, creating a vibrant and visually appealing ecosystem.

The area around Holmes Tail Goit is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, who can observe a variety of species in their natural habitats. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the water's edge, taking in the stunning views and listening to the soothing sounds of nature.

Overall, Holmes Tail Goit offers a tranquil escape from the bustling towns and cities, providing a haven for both wildlife and humans alike. Its unique combination of lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh characteristics make it an exceptional natural feature in the Yorkshire countryside.

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Holmes Tail Goit Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.427708/-1.3680427 or Grid Reference SK4292. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints Church - (Rotherham Minster) - Church Street - Rotherham (a)

All Saints Church (Rotherham Minster) in Rotherham

Tez Exley

PA Bolt - All Saints Church - (Rotherham Minster) - Rotherham (a)

PA Bolt nestled in the corner on the South Face of the Minster.

Tez Exley

PA Bolt - All Saints Church - (Rotherham Minster) - Rotherham (b)

PA Bolt nestled in the corner on the South Face of the Minster.

Tez Exley

PA Bolt - All Saints Church - (Rotherham Minster) - Rotherham (c)

PA Bolt nestled in the corner on the South Face of the Minster. Lovely benchmark on a superb Church

Tez Exley

Old milestone

In March 2018 this milestone on the Tinsley to Doncaster tollroad (1764 -1873), now A6178, was the only one of the 5 remaining posts to have retained its plate.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

During the summer of 2018 the pavement was relayed and the plate disappeared from the stone. The 'authorities' were questioned and the plate was to be put back. It hasn't happened. But the stone remains by the side of Deadman's Hole Lane.

Chris Minto

Phoenix playing fields, Brinsworth

Mike Pennington

Rotherham Central station

The station is seen here after dark at 7pm in late winter. It was newly built in 1987, about 150 metres north of the original station of the same name that had closed in 1966, and refurbished in 2012. More recently it has also been served by 'tram trains' to Sheffield as well as heavy rail services.

Stephen Craven

Tram-train at Rotherham Central

The station is served by 'tram trains' between Sheffield and Parkgate, as well as heavy rail services. They use separate platforms, so the tram seen here is passing through the mainline station (hence a bit of motion blur).

Stephen Craven

Tram-train platforms at Rotherham Central

Because the 'tram trains' between Sheffield and Parkgate are designed for low platforms in the city centre, separate low platforms had to be built where they share stations with mainline trains.

Stephen Craven

Steps to a canal bridge in Rotherham

The bridge connects paths on both sides of the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation in the town centre.

Stephen Craven

The Rotherham flood barrier by night

The barrier was built in 2021/22 across the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation as part of the Rotherham flood alleviation scheme, to reduce the risk of flooding to the town centre and railway station. The principal contractor was Jackson Civil Engineering and the project cost £4.5 million.

Stephen Craven

Main Street bridge, Rotherham

Also known as Corporation Bridge SK4292 : Rotherham - Corporation Bridge .

Stephen Craven

Shops on Westgate, Rotherham by night

In the centre of the photo is an archway in polychromatic brick. The building to the left was originally the Station Inn (Westgate station, no longer extant, was just across the road) so this may have led to a stable yard.

Stephen Craven

The Cutlers Arms and former Alma Inn, Westgate, Rotherham

There was a pub on the site of the present Cutlers Arms from 1825 or earlier, rebuilt in 1866 and again in 1907 for Stones brewery, architect James Wigfull, and restored in 2014. It is on CAMRA's regional heritage list and Historic England listed grade II (list entry 1390924) mainly for its art-nouveau stained glass. Bentley's Alma Inn next door, rebuilt about the same time (1909) has been closed for a long time following a fire.

Stephen Craven

Interior of the Cutlers Arms

The pub is on CAMRA's regional heritage list but it was difficult to photograph the interior as it is used as a live music venue in the evening, and the low level of blue light was not conducive to photography (exposure time 0.2 sec, F2.8, ISO 400 - and this was the brightest part of the pub). See SK4292 : The Cutlers Arms and former Alma Inn, Westgate, Rotherham for the outside.

Stephen Craven

Electric Arc Furnace at Magna

Once one of the largest steel plants to be found, now simply a museum.

Chris J Dixon

"The Big Melt" at Magna

This recreation of a working arc furnace is impressive, but nowhere near the real experience of what was once the Steel, Peach & Tozer plant, one of the largest to be found.

Chris J Dixon

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Holmes Tail Goit is located at Grid Ref: SK4292 (Lat: 53.427708, Lng: -1.3680427)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Rotherham

Police Authority: South Yorkshire