Costy Clough

Valley in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Costy Clough

Calf Clough Bridge and Intake Farm track and access to United Utilites water intake from the Calf Clough stream near Whitendale Farm, Dunsop Bridge. — Calf Clough Bridge and Intake Credit: Robin

Costy Clough is a small village located in the Yorkshire Valley, England. Situated amidst picturesque surroundings, the village is known for its quaint charm and natural beauty. The Yorkshire Valley, where Costy Clough is nestled, is renowned for its lush greenery, rolling hills, and tranquil atmosphere.

Costy Clough is characterized by its traditional stone houses, which add to the village's rustic appeal. The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The locals are known for their friendliness and welcoming nature, making visitors feel right at home.

Surrounded by stunning countryside, Costy Clough offers a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. The village is a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the beautiful landscapes. The nearby River Wharfe is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Costy Clough is also home to a few small businesses, including a local pub and a handful of shops. The village hosts an annual summer fair, which attracts visitors from surrounding areas. The fair showcases local crafts, produce, and entertainment, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Overall, Costy Clough is a charming village in the heart of the Yorkshire Valley, offering a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

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Costy Clough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.979341/-2.5111431 or Grid Reference SD6653. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Calf Clough Bridge and Intake

Farm track and access to United Utilites water intake from the Calf Clough stream near Whitendale Farm, Dunsop Bridge.

Robin

Track below Calder Moor Breast

Heading up the Dunsop valley.

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Footbridge across the River Dunsop.

Heading for rougher ground.

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Small tarn north of Middle Knoll

Extremely wet moorland.

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The track to farm at Whitendale.

A very remote place to live and work.

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Track to Lower Brennand

Heading back to Dunsop Bridge.

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Whitendale

Secluded Bowland valley viewed from the path that descends from Dunsop Head.

Bryan Pready

Diversion wall, River Dunsop (1)

In the foreground is the old river channel, see also SD6552 : Old course of the River Dunsop. The wall in the middle distance has been erected to divert the river further east, perhaps because it was eroding the road.

Stephen Craven

Diversion wall, River Dunsop (2)

The wall has been erected to divert the river further east from its original course, perhaps because it was eroding the road in the background.

Stephen Craven

Site of former landslip, Calder Moor Breast

The slip surface can be seen behind the first row of trees. It must have washed away a fair length of the road. Mitigating measures include the concrete retaining wall, planting behind it to stabilise the soil, and gabions to strengthen the toe of the embankment at the river wall.

Stephen Craven

Narrowing of the Dunsop Valley

Up- and downstream of this point the valley broadens out SD6551 : Bridleway through the Dunsop Valley but here the valley bottom is barely wide enough for the river and road.

Stephen Craven

Cross Clough, with water main

The pipe crossing the clough is the raw water aqueduct from the Brennand and Whitendale intakes.

Stephen Craven

Water installation, Footholme

The building is adjacent to the measuring flume SD6552 : Footholme measuring flume, River Dunsop and presumably contains the measuring equipment. The architectural details, superfluous for a small functional building in a remote location, are typical of former water industry practice. The present operator is United Utilities. See also SD6552 : Control room.

Stephen Craven

Footholme measuring flume, River Dunsop

Shown on maps simply as a weir, this installation measures flow in the river, presumably to help determine the abstraction rate further upstream. Low flows pass through a V-notch weir for more precise gauging, while sloping concrete walls deal with storm flows. The arrangement of concrete blocks downstream that causes strong eddies may be partly to break up the energy of the flow, but also to assist the passage of salmon.

Stephen Craven

Depth gauge, River Dunsop

This gives a visual indication of river depth to back up the automatic measurement at the flow gauge. It was showing 0.72m with low flow over the weir SD6552 : Footholme measuring flume, River Dunsop.

Stephen Craven