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Beezy Bottom

Valley in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Beezy Bottom

Ellerkin Scar Looking up at Ellerkin Scar, the road to the left climbs up to be the second highest in the Yorkshire Dales.
Ellerkin Scar Credit: T Eyre

Beezy Bottom, Yorkshire (Valley), is an idyllic rural village located in the northern region of England. Nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, this small community is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and lush green valleys, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The village is known for its charming and quintessential English character, with traditional stone cottages, well-maintained gardens, and narrow winding streets. The local population is small, fostering a close-knit and friendly atmosphere among the residents.

Nature enthusiasts will find Beezy Bottom to be a haven, as the village is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. The nearby Valley, after which the village is named, offers numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning landscape while enjoying the peaceful ambiance. The valley is also home to diverse wildlife, including various species of birds, small mammals, and occasional deer sightings.

The village boasts a rich history, with some buildings dating back centuries. St. Mary's Church, a notable landmark, stands proudly in the center of the village and is known for its striking architecture and historic significance.

While Beezy Bottom is predominantly a residential area, there are a few local amenities to cater to the community's needs. These include a small convenience store, a cozy country pub serving traditional Yorkshire cuisine, and a village hall that hosts community events.

Overall, Beezy Bottom, Yorkshire (Valley) offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for those seeking a tranquil escape amidst the stunning English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.340824/-2.0818088 or Grid Reference SD9493. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ellerkin Scar Looking up at Ellerkin Scar, the road to the left climbs up to be the second highest in the Yorkshire Dales.
Ellerkin Scar
Looking up at Ellerkin Scar, the road to the left climbs up to be the second highest in the Yorkshire Dales.
View from Flow Edge Flow Edge is the steep road that climbs up towards The Fleak.
View from Flow Edge
Flow Edge is the steep road that climbs up towards The Fleak.
Bloody Wall and Bloody Vale There must be something up here that gave the locals a hard time, for them to have felt the need to swear at these features when giving them names. They don't look like the sort of places that light up red catching the rising or setting sun which is often an excuse for this type of nomenclature. The stream just here is Black Gutter which, when joined by Tarn Sike (draining from Summer Lodge Tarn) becomes Croft Beck.
Bloody Wall and Bloody Vale
There must be something up here that gave the locals a hard time, for them to have felt the need to swear at these features when giving them names. They don't look like the sort of places that light up red catching the rising or setting sun which is often an excuse for this type of nomenclature. The stream just here is Black Gutter which, when joined by Tarn Sike (draining from Summer Lodge Tarn) becomes Croft Beck.
Black Gutter The eroding south bank of Black Gutter readily shows why it is so named as the scree is very dark. It appears to be part of the Main Chert, which interbeds into sandstones and shales, with a small coal seam in places below the Little Limestone, but that doesn't seem to be the outcrop here. Impending loss of visibility and distance from any paths precluded my having time for a closer look. The stream flows east, to be fed by the outlet of Summer Lodge Tarn and becomes Croft Beck, in the interestingly named Bloody Vale.
Black Gutter
The eroding south bank of Black Gutter readily shows why it is so named as the scree is very dark. It appears to be part of the Main Chert, which interbeds into sandstones and shales, with a small coal seam in places below the Little Limestone, but that doesn't seem to be the outcrop here. Impending loss of visibility and distance from any paths precluded my having time for a closer look. The stream flows east, to be fed by the outlet of Summer Lodge Tarn and becomes Croft Beck, in the interestingly named Bloody Vale.
Askrigg Common road ascends Oxnop Gill This is one of the two "main" roads, from mid-Swaledale to Askrigg in Wensleydale, and if you think it looks a bit narrow, try the far sketchier tiny road on the north side of Oxnop Gill (above the horizon left in this view). It's clear that it doesn't take a lot of snow to block these roads, and as there are no farms this high, ploughing the road (needed for milk tankers to reach dairy farms) is very low priority. They are steep at both ends near the main valley floors - very hard work on a bike and no safe way to enjoy a speedy descent either !
Askrigg Common road ascends Oxnop Gill
This is one of the two "main" roads, from mid-Swaledale to Askrigg in Wensleydale, and if you think it looks a bit narrow, try the far sketchier tiny road on the north side of Oxnop Gill (above the horizon left in this view). It's clear that it doesn't take a lot of snow to block these roads, and as there are no farms this high, ploughing the road (needed for milk tankers to reach dairy farms) is very low priority. They are steep at both ends near the main valley floors - very hard work on a bike and no safe way to enjoy a speedy descent either !
Arn Gill
Arn Gill
Road to Summer Lodge The sign says unsuitable to vehicles
Road to Summer Lodge
The sign says unsuitable to vehicles
Long Band With Greets Shooting House in the distance
Long Band
With Greets Shooting House in the distance
Cattle grid near Fleak Moss
Cattle grid near Fleak Moss
Greets Shooting House ruin
Greets Shooting House ruin
Semerwater seen from Windgate Greets Interesting distant view of Semerwater showing it's unusual elevated location above Wensleydale. More information about semerwater from here. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/visit-the-dales/discover-the-dales/lovely-lakes/semer-water" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/visit-the-dales/discover-the-dales/lovely-lakes/semer-water">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> "Semer Water is a natural lake of glacial origin, a rare feature and one of the largest in Yorkshire. It was dammed at its lower end by glacial debris and was formerly much bigger reaching further up Raydale; the overflow from the lake formed the gorge and falls of the River Bain above Bainbridge. The former course of the Bain at the Countersett end is blocked by a drift tail. "
Semerwater seen from Windgate Greets
Interesting distant view of Semerwater showing it's unusual elevated location above Wensleydale. More information about semerwater from here. LinkExternal link "Semer Water is a natural lake of glacial origin, a rare feature and one of the largest in Yorkshire. It was dammed at its lower end by glacial debris and was formerly much bigger reaching further up Raydale; the overflow from the lake formed the gorge and falls of the River Bain above Bainbridge. The former course of the Bain at the Countersett end is blocked by a drift tail. "
Sheepfold at the head of Bloody Vale
Sheepfold at the head of Bloody Vale
Disused shafts, Satron Moor
Disused shafts, Satron Moor
Satron Tarn
Satron Tarn
Summer Lodge Tarn Despite its considerable size, this tarn is well cocealed in a shallow dip in the hill so it only becomes visible when very close. Frozen today.
Summer Lodge Tarn
Despite its considerable size, this tarn is well cocealed in a shallow dip in the hill so it only becomes visible when very close. Frozen today.
Cattle Grid north of Askrigg
Cattle Grid north of Askrigg
Beacon on Woodhall Greets
Beacon on Woodhall Greets
Fence along the watershed Separating Wensleydale's Askrigg Common from Swaledale's Oxnop Beck Head.
Fence along the watershed
Separating Wensleydale's Askrigg Common from Swaledale's Oxnop Beck Head.
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Beezy Bottom is located at Grid Ref: SD9493 (Lat: 54.340824, Lng: -2.0818088)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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