Autherim Bottom

Valley in Yorkshire

England

Autherim Bottom

The Pennine Way near Old Bess Hill Credit: Dave Kelly

Autherim Bottom is a picturesque valley situated in the Yorkshire Dales, a region known for its stunning natural landscapes and charming villages. Nestled within the heart of this idyllic countryside, Autherim Bottom offers visitors a tranquil and scenic retreat.

The valley is characterized by its rolling hills, lush green meadows, and meandering streams, creating a postcard-perfect setting. The landscape is dotted with traditional stone-built cottages that add to the area's charm and give it a distinct rural character.

Autherim Bottom is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of activities for nature lovers. Hiking trails crisscross the valley, allowing visitors to explore the breathtaking scenery and discover hidden gems along the way. The valley is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including various bird species and small mammals, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

The village itself is small but welcoming, with a tight-knit community that takes pride in its heritage and natural surroundings. Local amenities such as quaint country pubs, tea rooms, and small shops cater to visitors' needs, ensuring a comfortable stay.

During the summer months, Autherim Bottom comes alive with vibrant wildflowers, creating a kaleidoscope of colors that further enhance the valley's beauty. The peaceful ambiance and untouched landscapes make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

In conclusion, Autherim Bottom in Yorkshire is a hidden gem that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. With its stunning landscapes, outdoor activities, and charming village, it is undoubtedly a place worth exploring for anyone seeking a peaceful and authentic Yorkshire experience.

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Autherim Bottom Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.85363/-2.0078683 or Grid Reference SD9939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near Old Bess Hill

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Thornton Hill

Dave Kelly

View from the Pennine Way on Thornton Hill

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Crag Bottom

Dave Kelly

Valve chamber on Keighley Moor

I'm presuming this is a valve chamber on a water main, most likely a raw water supply from Keighley Moor Reservoir. The reservoir was originally built by the Duke of Devonshire to supply water to mills down Newsholme Dean, so the original pipeline would have headed this way. But the reservoir now supplies water into public supply via Oldfield treatment works to the south-east (source: Link

). In which case, this original pipeline may be redundant. A note on access: there is no public footpath through this field, but as the official route along the walled track was blocked by farming activities, the farmer (or his employee) gave me permission to divert through this field to regain access to the track further along.

Stephen Craven

Shooting lodge above Smallden Clough

See also SD9940 : Shooting Lodge on edge of Keighley Moor.

Stephen Craven

Shooting butt no. 3

Presumably associated with the nearby lodge SD9940 : Shooting lodge above Smallden Clough; this was the nearest of the butts to the stone track.

Stephen Craven

Cleared area at the head of a track

Where a patch of heather has been cleared, it's usually just to encourage new growth that the birds can feed on. But this one is at the end of a vehicle track (beyond to the north-west is only a foot track to the grouse butts) so I presume it's been cleared as a parking area for SUVs.

Stephen Craven

Crystalline snow on Keighley Moor

A macro photograph of snow covering a moorland track. The scale of the photo is probably about 5-10 centimetres across. I have rarely seen this form of snow, the formation of which must be related to the temperature when it fell and afterwards. See NO1585 : Large snow crystals on Sron nan Gabhar for another contributor's similar photo, while the description at SY6989 : Frozen Leaf explains the growth of ice crystals.

Stephen Craven

Grouse butt no.2 on Keighley Moor

The GPS co-ordinates put this as near as makes no difference on the county boundary between West and North Yorkshire (right & left respectively).

Stephen Craven

Brown Edge, Keighley Moor, W Yorks

view NE from below Maw Stones Hill, with degraded burnt heather moor in the foreground.

Rodney Burton

Maw Stones Hill, Keighley Moor, W Yorks

view N across heather moorland from West Yorkshire into North Yorkshire, with some of the flat maw stones on the right.

Rodney Burton

Cinder Sike and dry stone walls near Oakworth, Yorkshire

This photograph was taken only a couple of metres or so west of the 2 degree meridien which separates SD and SE. The word SIKE is a Yorkshire term meaning 'streamlet'.

Dr Neil Clifton