Gauber Cow Pasture

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Gauber Cow Pasture

At Far Gearstones Fields near the farm buildings, marked out by traditional dry-stone walls.
At Far Gearstones Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Gauber Cow Pasture, located in Yorkshire, is a picturesque countryside landscape that encompasses both downs and moorland. Spanning over a vast area, the pasture is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting visitors from all over the world.

The downs in Gauber Cow Pasture are characterized by rolling hills, covered in lush green grass. These gentle slopes provide an idyllic setting for cattle to graze peacefully, creating a serene and pastoral atmosphere. The cows that inhabit the pasture are predominantly of the Gauber breed, known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in the Yorkshire climate.

As one ventures deeper into the pasture, the landscape transitions into moorland. Here, heather dominates the scenery, painting the hills with vibrant purple hues during the summer months. The moorland is also home to a variety of other flora, such as bilberry and cotton grass, which add to the visual appeal of the area.

Gauber Cow Pasture is not only visually appealing but also plays a significant role in the local ecosystem. It provides a habitat for various wildlife species, including birds like curlews and lapwings, as well as smaller mammals like hares and weasels. The diversity of habitats present within the pasture contributes to the overall richness of the ecosystem.

Visitors to Gauber Cow Pasture can enjoy leisurely walks, taking in the breathtaking views and immersing themselves in the tranquility of the countryside. The area is also popular among nature enthusiasts and photographers, who flock to capture the beauty of the landscape throughout the changing seasons.

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Gauber Cow Pasture Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.199492/-2.3508061 or Grid Reference SD7778. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

At Far Gearstones Fields near the farm buildings, marked out by traditional dry-stone walls.
At Far Gearstones
Fields near the farm buildings, marked out by traditional dry-stone walls.
On Green Slack Hill A sort of a path on the moor near Gearstones.
On Green Slack Hill
A sort of a path on the moor near Gearstones.
From Green Slack Hill This view taken from the edge of the hill shows Far Gearstones on the left and Gearstones Lodge on the right.
From Green Slack Hill
This view taken from the edge of the hill shows Far Gearstones on the left and Gearstones Lodge on the right.
A view over the upper Ribble valley from Park Fell With the cottages at Gauber visible on the right.
A view over the upper Ribble valley from Park Fell
With the cottages at Gauber visible on the right.
Dry stone wall at Selside Along with the limestone pavement from which the stone was presumably taken, this is typical Ribblesdale scenery.
Dry stone wall at Selside
Along with the limestone pavement from which the stone was presumably taken, this is typical Ribblesdale scenery.
Cars parked at Gearstones This road junction at Ribblehead is popular with both visitors to the famous viaduct, and longer distance walkers.
Cars parked at Gearstones
This road junction at Ribblehead is popular with both visitors to the famous viaduct, and longer distance walkers.
Shake Holes at Batty Moss Taken from a train on the embankment approaching Ribblehead viaduct, you can see why this was difficult terrain for railway building. Ingleborough is in the distance.
Shake Holes at Batty Moss
Taken from a train on the embankment approaching Ribblehead viaduct, you can see why this was difficult terrain for railway building. Ingleborough is in the distance.
View towards Whernside Taken from a train on the Grade II* listed Ribblehead viaduct.
View towards Whernside
Taken from a train on the Grade II* listed Ribblehead viaduct.
View towards Ingleborough Taken from a train on the Grade II* listed Ribblehead viaduct.
View towards Ingleborough
Taken from a train on the Grade II* listed Ribblehead viaduct.
Crossing Ribblehead railway viaduct, 1985 Back in the day when normal service trains were longer and some needed two locomotives to haul them.
Crossing Ribblehead railway viaduct, 1985
Back in the day when normal service trains were longer and some needed two locomotives to haul them.
Ribblehead Viaduct
Ribblehead Viaduct
Thorns Old farm, now abandoned.
Thorns
Old farm, now abandoned.
Ribble Way Looking back in the direction of Whernside with a crumbling old lime kiln in the near distance on Thorns Moss.
Ribble Way
Looking back in the direction of Whernside with a crumbling old lime kiln in the near distance on Thorns Moss.
Viaduct walkers An official event allowing people to walk across Ribblehead Viaduct. Here people are awaiting their turn to do the walk. Walkers are seen across the viaduct. This was the last day of repairs to the viaduct and no trains were running.
Viaduct walkers
An official event allowing people to walk across Ribblehead Viaduct. Here people are awaiting their turn to do the walk. Walkers are seen across the viaduct. This was the last day of repairs to the viaduct and no trains were running.
Ribblehead viaduct walkers The Settle & Carlisle Railway was closed for repairs to the viaduct. On the last day of the closure, people were permitted to walk across the viaduct. Here, some are seen returning to Ribblehead, viewed from the viaduct.
Ribblehead viaduct walkers
The Settle & Carlisle Railway was closed for repairs to the viaduct. On the last day of the closure, people were permitted to walk across the viaduct. Here, some are seen returning to Ribblehead, viewed from the viaduct.
A busy day at Ribblehead On a day when the viaduct was open to walkers.
A busy day at Ribblehead
On a day when the viaduct was open to walkers.
Buses at Ribblehead Transporting walkers for the walking on the Ribblehead viaduct event.
Buses at Ribblehead
Transporting walkers for the walking on the Ribblehead viaduct event.
Ribblehead Viaduct, 1968 On the Settle and Carlisle Line, it is a Grade II*(star) listed structure.
Ribblehead Viaduct, 1968
On the Settle and Carlisle Line, it is a Grade II*(star) listed structure.
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Gauber Cow Pasture is located at Grid Ref: SD7778 (Lat: 54.199492, Lng: -2.3508061)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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