Summer Rake Flat

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire

England

Summer Rake Flat

Abel Cross A pair of wayside marker stones on the slopes above Crimsworth Dean — Abel Cross Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Summer Rake Flat is a picturesque area nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Located amidst the stunning surroundings of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, it offers visitors a truly unique and immersive experience of the British countryside.

The area is known for its rolling hills, lush green meadows, and vast expanses of heather-covered moorland. Summer Rake Flat is famous for its breathtaking views, with panoramic vistas stretching as far as the eye can see. The landscape is dotted with charming stone cottages, adding to the area's rustic charm.

Visitors to Summer Rake Flat can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. The region is a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with numerous trails and paths winding through the countryside. The Yorkshire Downs provide excellent opportunities for long walks, while the moorland offers a unique habitat for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

In addition to its natural beauty, Summer Rake Flat boasts a rich cultural heritage. The nearby villages are home to historic churches, quaint pubs, and traditional tearooms, where visitors can immerse themselves in the local way of life. The area also hosts a range of annual events, including agricultural shows and village fairs, which showcase the region's agricultural traditions.

Summer Rake Flat is easily accessible, with good road links connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The area offers a range of accommodation options, from cozy bed and breakfasts to luxurious country retreats, ensuring that visitors can find the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring.

Whether seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life or simply looking to immerse oneself in the beauty of the British countryside, Summer Rake Flat in Yorkshire is a destination that promises to captivate and enchant all who visit.

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Summer Rake Flat Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.769503/-1.993606 or Grid Reference SE0030. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Abel Cross

A pair of wayside marker stones on the slopes above Crimsworth Dean

Kevin Waterhouse

Helliwell Wood Farmhouse

In Crimsworth Dean

Kevin Waterhouse

Barker Cote Farmhouse

Converted to residential

Kevin Waterhouse

Aqueduct in Crimsworth Dean

The aqueduct connects a dam on the west side of Bridge Clough with one on the east. These dams connect with ones lower down the valley and all appeared to service Midgehole Dye Works

Kevin Waterhouse

Nook Farmhouse

Named Nook on modern OS maps but originally Upper Sunny Bank Farmhouse with a lower Sunny Bank nearby

Kevin Waterhouse

Small Shaw Lane

Descending into Crimsworth Dean and approaching the first of two hairpin bends to reach the valley bottom

Kevin Waterhouse

Small Shaw Lane

Descending into Crimsworth Dean and approaching the second of two hairpin bends to reach the valley bottom

Kevin Waterhouse

Triangulation pillar on High Brown Knoll, Wadsworth

The pillar has had a new coat of paint and been given a simple decoration - a red heart. The wind farm on Ovenden Moor is in the distance.

Humphrey Bolton

Rocks on the summit of High Brown Knoll, Wadsworth

It is difficult to decide exactly where the summit is, but the top of the large rock on the left is a likely contender. This rock looks huge from the triangulation pillar. This is on the present route of Limers Gate; the bridleway, which is now an indistinct narrow path marked by waymark posts, meets it a little way to the north.

Humphrey Bolton

Waymark post on the Limers Gate bridleway, Wadsworth

This is one of a series of posts on the route of the bridleway, which is now an indistinct path as the main track is now via Wadsworth Lowe (boundary stone) and the triangulation pillar.

Humphrey Bolton

Wadsworth Lowe

This standing stone is on the boundary between Wadsworth and Midgley, and is on the present main route of Limers Gate, an old packhorse track, which forks right here. The path to the left is shown on the 1:25000 map as going ENE to the catchment drain.

Humphrey Bolton

Footbridge over a catchment drain, Midgley

This is near the head of the drain, which feeds Warley Moor Reservoir. There is a path along the eastern bank of the drain, and according to the 1:25000 map one parallel to the western bank.

Humphrey Bolton

Castle Carr Estate remains

The gatehouse tower is in the centre of this view from the path between the two lodges to the estate. The estate is in Luddenden Dean

Kevin Waterhouse

Castle Carr fountain in operation

The gravity-operated fountain is on private land and only operates on a few advertised occasions. Depending which source you consult, it is the second or third highest such fountain in England, with a water jet height quoted as between 100 and 150 feet (c.30-45 metres) . See also SE0230 : Fountain, Castle Carr. The fountains were part of a wider landscape of water gardens by John Hogg, c.1870, but mostly now derelict.

Stephen Craven

Valve chamber for Castle Carr reservoir

The octagonal structure, bearing the name of Halifax Corporation Water Works, "Luddenden Valley Extensions" and the date 1870, probably contains valves controlling the fountain immediately below it which was fed from the reservoir immediately above SE0230 : Water Installation at Castle Carr. The larger fountain a little lower down the dean SE0230 : Castle Carr fountain in operation needs a greater head of water and is probably fed from one of the higher reservoirs. The fountains were part of a wider landscape of water gardens by John Hogg but mostly now derelict.

Stephen Craven