Lower Intake Rough

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire

England

Lower Intake Rough

Old milestone This milestone is on the north-west corner of the Pole Road and Long Gate junction opposite Hill Top Barn. According to village records it was on an ancient route from Keighley to Settle. This route was overtaken by the &#039;new&#039; Keighley to Kendal turnpike which was first enacted in 1753. The front face of the stone seems to have JJ/MT inscribed with a bench mark near the base. The back is inscribed with names, mileages and hands so the stone has been turned round at some time in its long life. — Old milestone Credit: Chris Minto

Lower Intake Rough is a picturesque area located in Yorkshire, England. Situated within the larger region of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, this particular area is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse landscape.

The Yorkshire Downs, surrounding Lower Intake Rough, are characterized by rolling hills and expansive grasslands. These open spaces provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including various bird species, mammals, and plant life. The moorlands, on the other hand, offer a more rugged terrain, with heather-covered hills, rocky outcrops, and peat bogs.

Lower Intake Rough itself is a small village nestled amidst this stunning countryside. It is home to a close-knit community of residents who appreciate the tranquility and natural splendor of the area. The village consists of a cluster of charming cottages, a village hall, and a local pub, serving as the central hub for socializing and community events.

The area attracts visitors and outdoor enthusiasts alike, who come to explore the numerous walking trails and cycling routes that crisscross the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, providing opportunities for nature photography, birdwatching, and simply enjoying the peacefulness of the area.

Lower Intake Rough is also within close proximity to other attractions in the region, including historic sites, such as ruins of old castles and abbeys, as well as quaint market towns where visitors can experience local culture and sample traditional Yorkshire cuisine.

Overall, Lower Intake Rough offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, while still being within easy reach of amenities and nearby attractions.

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Lower Intake Rough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.860649/-2.0058779 or Grid Reference SD9940. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milestone

This milestone is on the north-west corner of the Pole Road and Long Gate junction opposite Hill Top Barn. According to village records it was on an ancient route from Keighley to Settle. This route was overtaken by the 'new' Keighley to Kendal turnpike which was first enacted in 1753. The front face of the stone seems to have JJ/MT inscribed with a bench mark near the base. The back is inscribed with names, mileages and hands so the stone has been turned round at some time in its long life.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

A view of the back of the milestone opposite Hill Top Barn at the Pole Road/Long Gate junction. If it was turned a quarter turn clockwise the inscription would make sense. to/Kighle(y)/hand to left 4M/COlnE/?m/hand to right. Or the CO may be for Cowling.

Chris Minto

Valve chamber on Keighley Moor

I'm presuming this is a valve chamber on a water main, most likely a raw water supply from Keighley Moor Reservoir. The reservoir was originally built by the Duke of Devonshire to supply water to mills down Newsholme Dean, so the original pipeline would have headed this way. But the reservoir now supplies water into public supply via Oldfield treatment works to the south-east (source: Link

). In which case, this original pipeline may be redundant. A note on access: there is no public footpath through this field, but as the official route along the walled track was blocked by farming activities, the farmer (or his employee) gave me permission to divert through this field to regain access to the track further along.

Stephen Craven

Shooting lodge above Smallden Clough

See also SD9940 : Shooting Lodge on edge of Keighley Moor.

Stephen Craven

Shooting butt no. 3

Presumably associated with the nearby lodge SD9940 : Shooting lodge above Smallden Clough; this was the nearest of the butts to the stone track.

Stephen Craven

Cleared area at the head of a track

Where a patch of heather has been cleared, it's usually just to encourage new growth that the birds can feed on. But this one is at the end of a vehicle track (beyond to the north-west is only a foot track to the grouse butts) so I presume it's been cleared as a parking area for SUVs.

Stephen Craven

Crystalline snow on Keighley Moor

A macro photograph of snow covering a moorland track. The scale of the photo is probably about 5-10 centimetres across. I have rarely seen this form of snow, the formation of which must be related to the temperature when it fell and afterwards. See NO1585 : Large snow crystals on Sron nan Gabhar for another contributor's similar photo, while the description at SY6989 : Frozen Leaf explains the growth of ice crystals.

Stephen Craven

Grouse butt no.2 on Keighley Moor

The GPS co-ordinates put this as near as makes no difference on the county boundary between West and North Yorkshire (right & left respectively).

Stephen Craven

View towards the Hitching Stone (1)

The natural boulder, the largest of many glacial erratics in this area, was used to denote a turning point in the boundary between parishes, and subsequently between West and North Yorkshire. This was the closest I got to it on this occasion: I had already stuck my foot in the bog twice, and couldn't be bothered with another excursion across the trackless moor to see the stone close up. Other contributors have made it: Link

Stephen Craven

View towards the Hitching Stone (2)

The natural boulder, the largest of many glacial erratics in this area, was used to denote a turning point in the boundary between parishes, and subsequently between West and North Yorkshire. From this viewpoint it seems to be sitting on top of a ridge (though actually just a change of gradient of the hill). For closer views, see Link

Stephen Craven

The Lunching Stone

One of many glacial erratics in this area, and far from the largest. Unlike its bigger neighbours the Hitching Stone, Maw Stone, Kid Stone, Winter Hill Stone, etc., it has no name on the map, so I've given it one: the rock is the right height for a couple of adults to sit on, and the rock platform at its base keeps one's rucksack out of the bog. The symmetrical grid reference (SD98414198) is also pleasing. The view is eastwards across Airedale, but Pendle was clearly visible to the west, and Sharp Haw to the north.

Stephen Craven

The Hitching Stone, Keighley Moor

Supposedly the largest single boulder in Yorkshire and thought to have mythological significance. The site of annual horse races and Lammas Fair up until 1870

Richard Swales

Brown Edge, Keighley Moor, W Yorks

view NE from below Maw Stones Hill, with degraded burnt heather moor in the foreground.

Rodney Burton

Maw Stones Hill, Keighley Moor, W Yorks

view N across heather moorland from West Yorkshire into North Yorkshire, with some of the flat maw stones on the right.

Rodney Burton

The Kid Stone, Sutton, Yorkshire: Elevation 1126ft. O. D.

There are many large named stones in the Pennines. They would have been known to early Man and many of the names can be traced back to Saxon times. Because of their prominence and permanence, they have often served as boundary markers, but here the boundary between the parishes of Sutton and Oakworth runs some distance away along a wall

Dr Neil Clifton

Cinder Sike and dry stone walls near Oakworth, Yorkshire

This photograph was taken only a couple of metres or so west of the 2 degree meridien which separates SD and SE. The word SIKE is a Yorkshire term meaning 'streamlet'.

Dr Neil Clifton

The New Allotment

Not an allotment for growing runner beans and prize marrows, but part of Keighley Moor.

John Illingworth

Hitching Stone (south side)

Huge piece of natural gritstone approx 10m x 8m and 7m high and weighing an estimated 1000t. Placed here by a glacier or a witch depending on your point of view. The recess on the southern face gives the appearance of a giant chair. There is a pool of water in the recessed section.

Geoff Bell

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Lower Intake Rough is located at Grid Ref: SD9940 (Lat: 53.860649, Lng: -2.0058779)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Bradford

Police Authority: West Yorkshire