Twisleton Pasture

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Twisleton Pasture

Looking towards Whernside from Southerscales, Ingleborough Credit: habiloid

Twisleton Pasture is a picturesque area located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Yorkshire, England. It is nestled amidst the stunning Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Covering a vast expanse of rolling hills and open grasslands, Twisleton Pasture is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, with an abundance of wildflowers, heather, and grasses dotting the landscape. Visitors can also spot various species of birds, including skylarks and meadow pipits, soaring above the moorland.

The terrain of Twisleton Pasture is characterized by its undulating hills and rocky outcrops, providing an ideal setting for hiking and walking. Numerous well-marked trails crisscross the area, allowing visitors to explore the stunning scenery at their own pace. One of the most popular routes is the Twisleton Scars, a dramatic limestone gorge formed by the meltwater from the last Ice Age.

Aside from its natural beauty, Twisleton Pasture is also steeped in history and culture. The area is dotted with ancient ruins, including a stone circle believed to date back to the Bronze Age. These remnants offer a glimpse into the region's rich heritage.

Overall, Twisleton Pasture in Yorkshire offers a serene and idyllic escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether it's hiking through the moorland, admiring the wildflowers, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the Yorkshire countryside, this area is a must-visit for anyone exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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Twisleton Pasture Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.185432/-2.4245768 or Grid Reference SD7276. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Whernside from Southerscales, Ingleborough

habiloid

St Leonard's Church, Chapel-le-Dale

The Church of St Leonard. It was used as a burial plot for the navvies, and their family members, who died whilst constructing the nearby Ribblehead Viaduct between 1869 and 1876. In all, over 200 people died during the construction from accidents and outbreaks of smallpox. Link

Brian Deegan

St. Leonard's Church Sign, Chapel-le-Dale

Stephen Armstrong

Wooden Ladder Stile & Finger Post at Chapel le Dale

This was on the B6255 Low Sleights Road, almost opposite the end of Roman Road which leads to St. Leonard's Church. This image was taken in April 2010. Google Street View from April 2011 shows the stile still there, but it had been replaced with a stone stile by August 2016. The finger post points to Ingleborough 2 miles.

Stephen Armstrong

Old milestone

Another of the West Riding CC milestones set up in 1893/94 on this section of the Lancaster to Richmond route which was in the West Riding prior to 1974. It has succumbed to the Pennine weather and, although not Listed, it deserves repainting. The foundry name is in the long rectangle on the bevel. William Towler, Globe Foundry, Leeds.

Hilary Jones

Ellerbeck Ford

This ford is found at Ellerbeck looking towards Ribblehead Viaduct.

John Walton

Heading down the Southerscales track

Familiar to many cavers as the route to and from Meregill Hole, Black Shiver Pot, Roaring Hole and several other potholes, the track gives easy going for walkers, and somewhat more challenging progress for a Cave Rescue Landrover (usually in the dark with heavy rain - and after the pub). By the time you are here on the way down, the difficulties are largely behind you.

Andy Waddington

Dry-stone wall built around boulder

Mick Garratt

Whernside from Souther Scales, 1967

Descending from Ingleborough towards the Hill Inn on a fine day for the Three Peaks walk.

Jim Barton

Lych gate at St. Leonard's Church

The gate with gravestones and a path leading to St. Leonard's Church in Chapel-le-Dale.

Trevor Littlewood

Braithwaite Wife Hole

Matthew Chadwick

Dale House

Dale House with Twisleton Scars as a backdrop.

Philip Halling

Raven Scar

Limestone scars above the date through which a former Roman road passes which is now the route of the B6255.

Philip Halling

Looking over Braithwaite Wife Hole

The hole is an enormous shakehole, the largest on Ingleborough (and probably the Yorkshire Dales/England/UK?). The vehicle belongs to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust who were doing some work nearby. Above and beyond is Whernside - the highest mountain in the national park (without a doubt).

Karl and Ali

Swaledale sheep on West Fell

Looking across the great trench of Chapel-le-Dale to Ingleborough rising above the horizontal layers of Great Scar Limestone that form the scars and pavements on both sides of the valley.

Karl and Ali

Is this a burial cairn on West Fell?

All around is grass and the stones are perched on the edge of a steepening of the ridge with a far-reaching view. Is there a better place to bury the chief? I found another potential clue that this might be a prehistoric cairn but I'm not telling - you'll have to go and look yourself.

Karl and Ali