Potts Valley

Valley in Westmorland Eden

England

Potts Valley

Fields in the Potts Valley
Fields in the Potts Valley Credit: David Brown

Potts Valley, located in Westmorland, is a picturesque valley in the northwest of England. With its lush green landscapes, rolling hills, and charming rural villages, it offers a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The valley is nestled between the Lake District National Park to the north and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the south, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Covering an area of approximately 50 square miles, Potts Valley is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The valley is crisscrossed by several streams and rivers, including the River Lune, which flows through the heart of the valley. These waterways provide ample opportunities for activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking.

The villages within Potts Valley, such as Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, boast a rich history and are home to a close-knit community. The villages offer a range of amenities including traditional pubs, quaint tea rooms, and local shops selling artisanal products. Visitors can explore the area's history by visiting historical sites like the ancient ruins of Pendragon Castle or St. Andrew's Church in Sedbergh.

Potts Valley is also a popular destination for hikers and walkers, with numerous trails and footpaths crisscrossing the valley. The valley offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including the iconic Howgill Fells and the awe-inspiring Wild Boar Fell.

Overall, Potts Valley in Westmorland is a haven for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful escape in the stunning English countryside.

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Potts Valley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.467991/-2.4612109 or Grid Reference NY7008. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields in the Potts Valley
Fields in the Potts Valley
Is this the 'Middle Busk'? This tree (bush/busk) is on its last legs (if trees have legs). Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to prevent it giving up the ghost. All that is left is a strip of bark tied to the remnant trunk with rope and a steel cable to hold it upright. If it is indeed the 'busk' that gives a name to the road pass then it may be very old.
Is this the 'Middle Busk'?
This tree (bush/busk) is on its last legs (if trees have legs). Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to prevent it giving up the ghost. All that is left is a strip of bark tied to the remnant trunk with rope and a steel cable to hold it upright. If it is indeed the 'busk' that gives a name to the road pass then it may be very old.
Small shelter, Little Asby Scar Ruinous and not much use. The summit cairn (356m) on the skyline.
Small shelter, Little Asby Scar
Ruinous and not much use. The summit cairn (356m) on the skyline.
Summit cairn, Little Asby Scar Looking over Potts Valley to Great Ewe Fell.
Summit cairn, Little Asby Scar
Looking over Potts Valley to Great Ewe Fell.
Prehistoric burial cairn above Mazon Wath Perched right on the edge of the slope above the upper Potts Valley. What a great view those dead people had, all the way to the Lakeland fells!
Prehistoric burial cairn above Mazon Wath
Perched right on the edge of the slope above the upper Potts Valley. What a great view those dead people had, all the way to the Lakeland fells!
Mazon Wath sheep pasture At the head of Potts Valley.
Mazon Wath sheep pasture
At the head of Potts Valley.
Wall corner at Fell Head Looking towards Mazon Wath.
Wall corner at Fell Head
Looking towards Mazon Wath.
Decrepit barn at Fell Head Looking towards Potts Valley.
Decrepit barn at Fell Head
Looking towards Potts Valley.
Fell Head No noisy neighbours here.
Fell Head
No noisy neighbours here.
Tarn Moor View towards snow covered Howgill Fells.
Tarn Moor
View towards snow covered Howgill Fells.
Limestone pavement, Middle Busk
Limestone pavement, Middle Busk
Road to Mazon Wath Moorland road with a view of the Howgill Fells.
Road to Mazon Wath
Moorland road with a view of the Howgill Fells.
Dyke, Mazon Wath Wall between open moorland and enclosed farmland.
Dyke, Mazon Wath
Wall between open moorland and enclosed farmland.
Mazon Wath
Mazon Wath
Moorland road, Fell Head Looking towards Mazon Wath.
Moorland road, Fell Head
Looking towards Mazon Wath.
Farmland, Mazon Wath Surrounded by a vast area of unenclosed grassland.
Farmland, Mazon Wath
Surrounded by a vast area of unenclosed grassland.
Fell Head Snow drifts west of a dyke after a month of east winds.
Fell Head
Snow drifts west of a dyke after a month of east winds.
Moorland, Mask Hill
Moorland, Mask Hill
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Potts Valley is located at Grid Ref: NY7008 (Lat: 54.467991, Lng: -2.4612109)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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