Bottoms

Valley in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Bottoms

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This mark can be found on the wall of Walker Barn at Gisburn Forest.
The benchmark has a recorded height of 300.545 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm97542" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm97542">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Peter Wood

Bottoms is a small village located in the picturesque valley of Yorkshire, England. Situated amidst rolling hills and lush green meadows, it offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages, which date back to the 18th century, giving it a quaint and traditional feel. The surrounding landscape is dotted with sheep farms and small streams, adding to the rural atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Bottoms has a strong sense of community, with a close-knit population who take pride in maintaining the village's heritage. The village pub, The Bottoms Arms, serves as a social hub, offering a cozy atmosphere and traditional Yorkshire cuisine.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in Bottoms. The valley offers numerous walking and hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the breathtaking scenery and enjoy the fresh countryside air. The nearby Bottoms Reservoir is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of species that call the area home.

For those seeking a taste of history, the nearby Bottoms Abbey is a must-visit. Dating back to the 12th century, this historic site provides a glimpse into the region's rich past and offers guided tours for visitors.

In summary, Bottoms, Yorkshire (Valley) is a charming village nestled in a beautiful valley setting. With its traditional architecture, strong community spirit, and stunning natural surroundings, it is a hidden gem that captures the essence of rural Yorkshire.

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Bottoms Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.018811/-2.3902467 or Grid Reference SD7458. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on the wall of Walker Barn at Gisburn Forest. The benchmark has a recorded height of 300.545 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

The northern marches of Gisburn Forest

The most recently planted part of Gisburn Forest is also the most northerly and forms an isolated outpost not visited by the main mountain bike trails. The Keasden road descends to it over Crutchenber Fell, passing through it to reach the more mature and popular sections around Stocks reservoir.

Andy Waddington

Looking over Coat Rakes to Dale House

Dale House is just by the road north from Gisburn Forest towards Clapham in the Yorkshire Dales. The track here goes to Halsteads Farm, whilst a rougher track to the right goes to Cocklick End, not a place to mention in social media posts, as an AI is likely to take exception...

Andy Waddington

Higher Clough

On the west side of the Keasden road, land rises to Green Pike above Higher Clough (the farmhouse in the sun). The moor on the far horizon is CROW Access Land, but most of what is visible in this view has no public access.

Andy Waddington

Gisburn Forest track

A left turn to the north makes this easy-going teack a little harder as it is now gently uphill. Most of the forestry tracks are like this - low gradient and not too challenging for those on mountain bikes so old that suspension was not deemed necessary (at my age I want all the power I can generate to go into actual forward progress, not into compressing shock absorbers).

Andy Waddington

Looking over Bottoms Beck

A gap in the trees to the east of the track allows a view over Bottoms Beck to the clearing morning mists towards Hesbert Hall.

Andy Waddington

Hesbert Hall

The forest track runs alongside a seriously thistle-infested field at Hesbert Hall with the extensive Gisburn Forest surrounding it - a few colouring larches, but mostly evergreen non-native conifers (Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis, being the majority).

Andy Waddington

Track past Heath Farm's barn

The track leads from Gisburn Forest to Heath Farm, where the footpath splits, one way heading east to Longtons Lane, whilst the other heads much further to the north to Gigglewick Common.

Andy Waddington

Tiny stream in Gisburn Forest

A public footpath leaves School Lane to head northwest into the forest, but is scarcely visible on the ground. Crossing this stream, it climbs the muddy bank above to meet a recently made decent path, where the public right of way follows it for a short while towards Stocks reservoir before resuming its course into the forest and becoming totally vague once more. The new path also continues northeast, not a right of way but clearly much more frequented than the public footpath itself. Downhill, the new path passes into the open near the shore of the reservoir, and quite close to the car park at the corner of School Lane.

Andy Waddington

Footpath to White Hill House

A small car park on a corner of School Lane (room for four cars, maybe five if carefully packed) serves this rather wet and muddy footpath heading into Gisburn Forest. The forest is popular with off-road cyclists, but this trail is one of those explicitly signed with a cycling prohibition which suited me fine - I wanted a nice wide track, thanks, and headed a little further south for my ride.

Andy Waddington