Bewerley Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Bewerley Moor

Greenhow Hill Top Greenhow Hill Top, the highest point around here at about 1390ft. The fence in the foreground surrounds the old East Engine Shaft which was sunk onto Banks Vein of the Sunside Lead Mines. — Greenhow Hill Top Credit: Malcolm Street

Bewerley Moor, located in the picturesque region of Yorkshire, England, is a captivating expanse of downs and moorland that offers a stunning natural beauty and a rich historical significance. Stretching over an area of approximately 3,500 acres, this expansive moorland is nestled within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The moorland is characterized by its rolling hills, lush meadows, and heather-covered landscapes, creating a dramatic and diverse scenery that attracts visitors from near and far. The downs, with their gently sloping hills, provide panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, while the moorland is adorned with purple hues during the blooming seasons, creating a captivating sight for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Bewerley Moor is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, such as curlews, lapwings, and grouse, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The moorland also supports a range of plant species, including bilberries and heathers, which thrive in the acidic soil.

The area's history is also noteworthy, with traces of ancient settlements and remnants of mining activities scattered across the moorland. Evidence of Bronze Age burial sites and stone circles can be found, showcasing the area's rich past.

Visitors to Bewerley Moor can explore its beauty through various walking and hiking trails, including the Nidderdale Way, which passes through the moorland. The area offers a tranquil and serene escape, providing an opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the breathtaking views that Yorkshire has to offer.

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Bewerley Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.07776/-1.8223222 or Grid Reference SE1164. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Greenhow Hill Top

Greenhow Hill Top, the highest point around here at about 1390ft. The fence in the foreground surrounds the old East Engine Shaft which was sunk onto Banks Vein of the Sunside Lead Mines.

Malcolm Street

Greenhow Village

Named after the hill it sits under. Green - because this is a limestone area, the alkaline soil seems to produce very green grass.

Malcolm Street

Greenhow Hill at Toft Gate

Greenhow Hill rises 900 feet from Pateley Bridge to the hill top village of Greenhow 3 miles away. This difference in altitude can mean feet of snow on the hill and sunshine in Pateley.

Malcolm Street

Coldstones Quarry, Greenhow Hill

Large open limestone quarry.

Malcolm Street

Brandstone Dub and Bridge

Brandstone Dub and Bridge, on Brandstone Beck, Sunside, just below the old, long abandoned village of Hardcastle. The term Dub refers to a pool, here deep enough to bathe in, although not very big - may be it was the local washing hole at sometime?

Malcolm Street

Prosperous Smelt Mill, Merryfield

Built around 1800 the mill smelted the lead ore produced from the Prosperous and Providence Mines. The crown cog wheel standing proud in front of the mill rises up from Smelt Mill Shaft where an underground 20 foot diameter waterwheel supplied power to the mill. The pinion shaft lies in the now blocked shaft.

Malcolm Street

Smelt Mill Shaft, Merryfield

The crown cog on the drive shaft can here be clearly seen, along with the pinion shaft lying in the mine shaft. These transferred the power from the underground waterwheel to the mill.

Malcolm Street

Surveying Tower, Hardcastle Moor

The surveying tower was used in the driving of the aqueduct tunnel under Greenhow Hill abt 1900. The tunnel is part of a long aqueduct from Scar House Reservoir to Bradford. In the foreground is No1 Well Shaft, one of 3 access points in the tunnel which is 3.5 miles long and reaches its greatest depth below the ground surface at No2 Shaft, Craven Cross, Greenhow, where it is 600 feet down. This is deeper than any of the mines reached. For further information see Link

Malcolm Street

Ashfoldside

Ashfoldside Beck, which runs from above the Prosperous Mine workings at High Stonet Grooves to where it joins the River Nidd above Pateley Bridge. Opposite the wooded valley in the photograph is the Wonderful Level, driven by Sir Thomas White's company abt 1800. This connects with the Smelt Mill Shaft shown in SE1166

Malcolm Street

The valley of Ashfoldside Beck

Looking up from Prosperous Smelt Mill.

Malcolm Street

Coldstones from the south

The maps say White Mere, don't know why. The hill on the upper left is the bund which shields the industry of Coldstones Quarry from the casual passerby, and villager. The road seen here leads to the quarry and was built 20 years ago to allow the passage of quarry wagons without them having to pass through Greenhow Village.

Malcolm Street

Craven Cross, Greenhow

The square building in the middle surrounds No2 Shaft, sunk by Bradford Corporation Water Works abt 1900 as they drove the 3.5 mile long aqueduct tunnel under the hill. The depth to the tunnel from the surface is about 400 feet at this point

Malcolm Street

Peat Lane

A very narrow lane leading from Greenhow down through Middle Tongue to Bewerley.

Malcolm Street

Lily Green, Greenhow

The mound in the foreground is an old mine shaft for the Prim or Prime Gap Vein which was worked for lead.

Malcolm Street

Hillside above Bewerley

Looking over Nidderdale from the B6265 road above Bewerley.

Grant Baker

Looking towards Upper Nidderdale

Taken from the minor road just off the Grassington to Pately Bridge road.

Andy Beecroft

Hillend.

Stream at Hillend on the Nidderdale Way.

Bob Danylec

Toft Gate Lime Kiln, Greenhow

The kiln in the foreground was loaded with limestone through the top and with coal through the rectangular openings in the end and side walls. A stone lined flue runs from the kiln up a gentle slope to the chimney base in the distance. The hill behind the chimney is the west flank of the modern day limestone quarry.

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Bewerley Moor is located at Grid Ref: SE1164 (Lat: 54.07776, Lng: -1.8223222)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire