Green Clough

Valley in Yorkshire

England

Green Clough

Lund's Tower View to the tower along Earl Crag from near Wainman&#039;s Pinnacle — Lund's Tower Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Green Clough is a picturesque valley located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and natural wonders. Green Clough is situated in the eastern part of the park, offering visitors a tranquil retreat in the heart of nature.

The valley is characterized by its lush green meadows, rolling hills, and babbling brooks. It is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, as it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is particularly known for its abundant birdlife, with various species making their nests in the trees and shrubs that dot the valley.

The peaceful ambiance of Green Clough makes it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, and picnicking. The valley is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. One of the most popular routes is the Green Clough Circular Walk, which takes visitors through the meadows, woodlands, and along the banks of the River Wharfe.

Green Clough is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. One notable landmark is the Green Clough Roman Fort, which dates back to the 1st century AD and served as a military outpost during the Roman occupation of Britain.

In conclusion, Green Clough in Yorkshire is a haven of natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With its diverse wildlife, peaceful atmosphere, and rich history, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a true escape into nature.

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Green Clough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.868855/-2.0033699 or Grid Reference SD9941. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lund's Tower

View to the tower along Earl Crag from near Wainman's Pinnacle

Kevin Waterhouse

Lund's Tower

A folly tower with viewing platform above Hangingstone Quarry

Kevin Waterhouse

Old milestone

This milestone is on the north-west corner of the Pole Road and Long Gate junction opposite Hill Top Barn. According to village records it was on an ancient route from Keighley to Settle. This route was overtaken by the 'new' Keighley to Kendal turnpike which was first enacted in 1753. The front face of the stone seems to have JJ/MT inscribed with a bench mark near the base. The back is inscribed with names, mileages and hands so the stone has been turned round at some time in its long life.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

A view of the back of the milestone opposite Hill Top Barn at the Pole Road/Long Gate junction. If it was turned a quarter turn clockwise the inscription would make sense. to/Kighle(y)/hand to left 4M/COlnE/?m/hand to right. Or the CO may be for Cowling.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

At the north-west corner of the cross-roads of Pole Road with Buck Stone Lane and West Lane. This part of an original stone was discovered amongst rubble at Four Lane Ends Cottage over 30 years ago. It is on the original high level route before the Keighley and Kendal turnpike was first enacted in 1753 lower down in the valley. It was restored by local historians R Longbottom and C Riley. On the back is inscribed COWn/m6 or possibly Colln. Maybe the old way of saying Colne.

Chris Minto

Sutton-in-Craven - Lund's Tower

Lund's Tower [or Sutton Pinnacle] is a folly at the east end of Earl Crag. It was built possibly in commemoration of the 1887 Golden Jubilee for Queen Victoria. The tower is 36 feet in height with a spiral staircase inside. Link

Colin Smith

Sutton-in-Craven - Lund's Tower

Colin Smith

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

View towards the Hitching Stone (1)

The natural boulder, the largest of many glacial erratics in this area, was used to denote a turning point in the boundary between parishes, and subsequently between West and North Yorkshire. This was the closest I got to it on this occasion: I had already stuck my foot in the bog twice, and couldn't be bothered with another excursion across the trackless moor to see the stone close up. Other contributors have made it: Link

Stephen Craven

View towards the Hitching Stone (2)

The natural boulder, the largest of many glacial erratics in this area, was used to denote a turning point in the boundary between parishes, and subsequently between West and North Yorkshire. From this viewpoint it seems to be sitting on top of a ridge (though actually just a change of gradient of the hill). For closer views, see Link

Stephen Craven

The Lunching Stone

One of many glacial erratics in this area, and far from the largest. Unlike its bigger neighbours the Hitching Stone, Maw Stone, Kid Stone, Winter Hill Stone, etc., it has no name on the map, so I've given it one: the rock is the right height for a couple of adults to sit on, and the rock platform at its base keeps one's rucksack out of the bog. The symmetrical grid reference (SD98414198) is also pleasing. The view is eastwards across Airedale, but Pendle was clearly visible to the west, and Sharp Haw to the north.

Stephen Craven

Fly tipping on Buck Stone Lane

After a tramp across open moorland it was depressing to see the fly-tipped mattress. We really need a better waste disposal system than the one that drives people to do this.

Stephen Craven