Black Shiver Moss

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Black Shiver Moss

Looking towards Whernside from Southerscales, Ingleborough Credit: habiloid

Black Shiver Moss, located in Yorkshire, England, is a diverse and captivating natural area that encompasses both downs and moorland landscapes. Spanning over a significant area, it offers an abundance of unique geological features, flora, and fauna.

The downs of Black Shiver Moss are characterized by rolling hills covered in lush grasses and dotted with vibrant wildflowers. These downs provide a picturesque backdrop and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to various species of birds, including skylarks and meadow pipits, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The moorland section of Black Shiver Moss showcases a different side of the landscape, with vast expanses of heather-covered moors stretching as far as the eye can see. This heather moorland is not only visually striking but also serves as an important habitat for a range of wildlife, including red grouse, curlews, and adders.

Visitors to Black Shiver Moss can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and nature walks. There are well-maintained trails that meander through the downs and moorland, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Additionally, the expansive open spaces make it an ideal location for picnicking and enjoying the peacefulness of the countryside.

Black Shiver Moss, with its combination of downs and moorland, offers a diverse and captivating natural environment for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity make it a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of Yorkshire.

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Black Shiver Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.172772/-2.399845 or Grid Reference SD7375. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Whernside from Southerscales, Ingleborough

habiloid

Ingleborough Summit

habiloid

Ingleborough across the limestone pavement

Leanmeanmo

Gritstone outcrop on Ingleborough

On the SW side of the summit plateau, near the southern point.

Ian Taylor

Flooded shake hole on Ingleborough

South of the summit plateau, on the Little Ingleborough spur.

Ian Taylor

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

Causeway to the Arks across Humphrey Bottom

Humphrey Bottom is pretty boggy for a lot of the year, so repeated use by hikers heading up or down Ingleborough via the Arks (an unpleasantly steep section heading into the cloud in this view) was causing too much damage to the fragile vegetation and peat, so, whilst ugly, this long causeway was an inevitable response (adding stone to make a solid path would have been vastly expensive and done nothing to help the drainage).

Andy Waddington

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