Caygill Scar

Valley in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Caygill Scar

East Scrafton Moor The moors on the south side of Coverdale seen from Town Head Cottage above Melmerby — East Scrafton Moor Credit: Nick Wright

Caygill Scar is a picturesque valley located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Yorkshire, England. Nestled between the rolling hills and craggy cliffs, this hidden gem offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The valley is known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, which rise up to 100 meters, providing a stunning backdrop to the lush greenery and meandering streams that flow through the valley floor. The scar itself is a result of the erosive forces of glaciers during the last Ice Age, leaving behind a steep-sided gorge with a narrow, winding path.

The landscape of Caygill Scar is abundant with diverse flora and fauna. The valley is home to a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and orchids, which carpet the meadows in vibrant colors during the spring and summer months. Wildlife such as red squirrels, badgers, and several bird species can also be spotted in the area.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Caygill Scar offers excellent opportunities for hiking and walking. There are several well-marked trails that wind through the valley and provide access to stunning viewpoints. The scar is also a popular spot for rock climbing, with its sheer limestone cliffs providing a challenging and exhilarating experience for climbers of all levels.

Visitors to Caygill Scar can enjoy a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, immersing themselves in the natural beauty and tranquility of this idyllic Yorkshire valley.

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Caygill Scar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.251818/-1.8889076 or Grid Reference SE0784. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

East Scrafton Moor The moors on the south side of Coverdale seen from Town Head Cottage above Melmerby

East Scrafton Moor

The moors on the south side of Coverdale seen from Town Head Cottage above Melmerby

Cottages at West Scrafton A view across the head of Caygill to cottages on the far side.

Cottages at West Scrafton

A view across the head of Caygill to cottages on the far side.

Telephone kiosk and green at West Scrafton A very small Coverdale village with a suitably small green, at one side of which is the telephone kiosk.

Telephone kiosk and green at West Scrafton

A very small Coverdale village with a suitably small green, at one side of which is the telephone kiosk.

The post box in West Scrafton A &#039;VR&#039; postbox set into the wall of a barn in West Scrafton.

The post box in West Scrafton

A 'VR' postbox set into the wall of a barn in West Scrafton.

Methodist chapel, West Scrafton Stone built chapel dated 1866 in West Scrafton.

Methodist chapel, West Scrafton

Stone built chapel dated 1866 in West Scrafton.

West Scrafton The view over the village from the moor track. Penhill dominates the distant skyline.

West Scrafton

The view over the village from the moor track. Penhill dominates the distant skyline.

Trees in Great Gill The moor above West Scrafton is largely treeless, but they are found along the minor valley of Great Gill.

Trees in Great Gill

The moor above West Scrafton is largely treeless, but they are found along the minor valley of Great Gill.

Great Gill A sizeable beck flows down the gill, passes through West Scrafton in a gorge and empties into the River Cover.

Great Gill

A sizeable beck flows down the gill, passes through West Scrafton in a gorge and empties into the River Cover.

A strange place for park benches Two rather dilapidated benches on the moor above West Scrafton. The fence encloses a water reservoir. In the distance can be seen the long whaleback which is Little Whernside, with a ridge of Great Whernside beyond.

A strange place for park benches

Two rather dilapidated benches on the moor above West Scrafton. The fence encloses a water reservoir. In the distance can be seen the long whaleback which is Little Whernside, with a ridge of Great Whernside beyond.

Bridleway to West Scrafton Walking uphill from the village, this bridleway makes a promising start, being well defined and relatively well drained, but once on the moor top and at the parish boundary the route disappears into heather and bog.

Bridleway to West Scrafton

Walking uphill from the village, this bridleway makes a promising start, being well defined and relatively well drained, but once on the moor top and at the parish boundary the route disappears into heather and bog.

Top wall on East Moor The wall marks the point where improved land meets the open moor, although even the enclosed pastures here seem to be reverting to moorland as sedges take over from grasses.

Top wall on East Moor

The wall marks the point where improved land meets the open moor, although even the enclosed pastures here seem to be reverting to moorland as sedges take over from grasses.

Moorland at Little Stockiner Poorly drained moorland on shales above West Scrafton. The view is up Coverdale towards the distant outlines of Little and Great Whernside [both left of centre].

Moorland at Little Stockiner

Poorly drained moorland on shales above West Scrafton. The view is up Coverdale towards the distant outlines of Little and Great Whernside [both left of centre].

Oh Bother! Perhaps some stronger expletive was used by the stone mason who was carving this trough from the local gritstone when maybe his mallet and chisel slipped and a section of the rim fell off. Such a shame as there is some excellent detail work on the rest of the trough, which stands high up on Great Roova Crags.

Oh Bother!

Perhaps some stronger expletive was used by the stone mason who was carving this trough from the local gritstone when maybe his mallet and chisel slipped and a section of the rim fell off. Such a shame as there is some excellent detail work on the rest of the trough, which stands high up on Great Roova Crags.

On Great Roova Crags A prominent gritstone outcrop which overlooks Coverdale.

On Great Roova Crags

A prominent gritstone outcrop which overlooks Coverdale.

Shooting hut, Great Roova Crags This shooting hut stands close to the summit of Great Roova Crags and is built against the gritstone outcrop, the back walls being of natural rock.

Shooting hut, Great Roova Crags

This shooting hut stands close to the summit of Great Roova Crags and is built against the gritstone outcrop, the back walls being of natural rock.

Below Great Roova Crags The fellside below the crags has a scattering of large gritstone boulders. The view is across Coverdale towards West Scrafton, Carlton and Penhill.

Below Great Roova Crags

The fellside below the crags has a scattering of large gritstone boulders. The view is across Coverdale towards West Scrafton, Carlton and Penhill.

Gritstone on the fellside Gritstone boulders on the fellside below Great Roova Crags.

Gritstone on the fellside

Gritstone boulders on the fellside below Great Roova Crags.

West Scrafton Looking across Coverdale, with the village of Carlton beyond on the far side of the dale.

West Scrafton

Looking across Coverdale, with the village of Carlton beyond on the far side of the dale.

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Caygill Scar is located at Grid Ref: SE0784 (Lat: 54.251818, Lng: -1.8889076)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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///snaps.bench.beep. Near Leyburn, North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.251818,-1.8889076

West Scrafton

Place: village

Source: NPE

Lat/Long: 54.2483809/-1.8897478

Bench

Lat/Long: 54.2484488/-1.8890379

Telephone

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Listed Status: Grade II

Lat/Long: 54.2484828/-1.8889913

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2507733/-1.8880146

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 08:30

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: DL8 150

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 54.2484417/-1.8890506

Information: board

Message: local

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WicgJHXSGw4&t=222

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.248378/-1.8884327

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.250671/-1.8955912

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2502086/-1.8945533

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2495968/-1.8932804

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.249093/-1.8923131

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2485385/-1.8911976

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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