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Cowlam Well Dale

Valley in Yorkshire

England

Cowlam Well Dale

Farmland at Collingwood One of the higher points in this area
Farmland at Collingwood Credit: David Brown

Cowlam Well Dale is a picturesque valley located in the Yorkshire Wolds, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The valley is characterized by its rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The valley is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and rabbits, making it a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. The well-known Cowlam Well, after which the valley is named, is a natural spring that has been a source of fresh water for centuries.

Visitors to Cowlam Well Dale can enjoy scenic walks along the well-maintained footpaths that wind through the valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The valley is also dotted with charming villages and historic landmarks, adding to its allure.

Overall, Cowlam Well Dale is a tranquil and idyllic spot in the heart of Yorkshire, offering visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors or simply relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, Cowlam Well Dale has something to offer everyone.

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Cowlam Well Dale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.073457/-0.51725898 or Grid Reference SE9765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland at Collingwood One of the higher points in this area
Farmland at Collingwood
One of the higher points in this area
Cowlam Grange
Cowlam Grange
Into Cottam Grange farmyard Not a typical farmyard as there's an absence of livestock in this arable farming area.
Into Cottam Grange farmyard
Not a typical farmyard as there's an absence of livestock in this arable farming area.
Wolds landscape at Cottam Grange Big fields of arable crops and to the left, a shelter belt on the north side of the farm.
Wolds landscape at Cottam Grange
Big fields of arable crops and to the left, a shelter belt on the north side of the farm.
Path junction ahead Not an obvious path junction as this is taken from a tarmacked road, which is the access for Cottam Grange as well as being a public footpath. Another path branches off left by the thorn bush to head downhill towards Phillip's Slack.
Path junction ahead
Not an obvious path junction as this is taken from a tarmacked road, which is the access for Cottam Grange as well as being a public footpath. Another path branches off left by the thorn bush to head downhill towards Phillip's Slack.
Path towards the dale Track in chalkland country dropping down towards the steep sided small dale of Phillip's Slack, the rim of which can be seen in the distance.
Path towards the dale
Track in chalkland country dropping down towards the steep sided small dale of Phillip's Slack, the rim of which can be seen in the distance.
Steep drop ahead Time to prepare the parachute as the path descends very steeply into Phillip's Slack beyond the gate. The contour lines on the OS map confirm this, although being at 5m intervals, they do accentuate the gradient.
Steep drop ahead
Time to prepare the parachute as the path descends very steeply into Phillip's Slack beyond the gate. The contour lines on the OS map confirm this, although being at 5m intervals, they do accentuate the gradient.
Phillip's Slack The junction of fences below marks the point where there's a junction of paths. This contributor opted for a slow zig-zag route down this steep slope into the dale bottom rather than trying the direct route. The view is into the upper reaches of a typical Wolds dry valley.
Phillip's Slack
The junction of fences below marks the point where there's a junction of paths. This contributor opted for a slow zig-zag route down this steep slope into the dale bottom rather than trying the direct route. The view is into the upper reaches of a typical Wolds dry valley.
Phillip's Slack The upper part of this dry valley where the public footpath appears to end close by an old chalk pit. One assumes that this is a dead end for pedestrians, although I did photograph a possible junction with the B1253 back in May 2011.
Phillip's Slack
The upper part of this dry valley where the public footpath appears to end close by an old chalk pit. One assumes that this is a dead end for pedestrians, although I did photograph a possible junction with the B1253 back in May 2011.
Roe deer on the dale side As I walked into the upper reaches of Phillip's Slack I disturbed two roe deer which scampered part way up the hillside before turning to look at this intruder. One of them stood long enough to be captured on camera.
Roe deer on the dale side
As I walked into the upper reaches of Phillip's Slack I disturbed two roe deer which scampered part way up the hillside before turning to look at this intruder. One of them stood long enough to be captured on camera.
Path through Phillip's Slack A pleasant green path through a delightful dry Wolds valley. The line of small trees along the fence line would suggest a former hedge, but there's no indication that the trees were ever forced into a hedge line.
Path through Phillip's Slack
A pleasant green path through a delightful dry Wolds valley. The line of small trees along the fence line would suggest a former hedge, but there's no indication that the trees were ever forced into a hedge line.
Gentle contours A small unnamed side valley on the east side of Phillip's Slack. The Wolds landscape has many similarities to the chalk downs of Wessex, and my old home territory of the Marlborough Downs, but there are subtle differences. The narrow, steep sided, dry valleys of the Wolds are not replicated on the Downs. There are many dry valleys there, but they tend to be more open and spacious. The Wolds plateau is largely given over to cereal crops and large farms, whereas the Downs still [thankfully] have large areas of open grassland, often with evidence of habitation by early man.
Gentle contours
A small unnamed side valley on the east side of Phillip's Slack. The Wolds landscape has many similarities to the chalk downs of Wessex, and my old home territory of the Marlborough Downs, but there are subtle differences. The narrow, steep sided, dry valleys of the Wolds are not replicated on the Downs. There are many dry valleys there, but they tend to be more open and spacious. The Wolds plateau is largely given over to cereal crops and large farms, whereas the Downs still [thankfully] have large areas of open grassland, often with evidence of habitation by early man.
Gorse on the dale side An area of gorse by the path in Phillip's Slack. The bright yellow flowers, together with a rather 'buttery' smell, add to the attraction of the dale.
Gorse on the dale side
An area of gorse by the path in Phillip's Slack. The bright yellow flowers, together with a rather 'buttery' smell, add to the attraction of the dale.
At a junction of dales Taken at the point where Phillip's Slack joins Cowlam Well Dale, which is seen here heading north-westwards. The direct path from Phillip's Slack passes through a timber gate behind the camera point, but the gate is so well secured with baler twine that it is easier to make a short diversion via the gates seen here.
At a junction of dales
Taken at the point where Phillip's Slack joins Cowlam Well Dale, which is seen here heading north-westwards. The direct path from Phillip's Slack passes through a timber gate behind the camera point, but the gate is so well secured with baler twine that it is easier to make a short diversion via the gates seen here.
Sheep in the dale Looking down valley towards where it curves into Cottam Well Dale, but one cannot be sure if this section is part of Phillip's Slack, or Cowlam Well Dale.
Sheep in the dale
Looking down valley towards where it curves into Cottam Well Dale, but one cannot be sure if this section is part of Phillip's Slack, or Cowlam Well Dale.
Relics of WW2? Four large concrete blocks with rusting metal brackets attached. One of three such items that I passed on this walk, and I would assume that they once carried lights for the benefit of aircraft landing at the nearby Cottam RAF base which operated in various forms from 1940 to some point in the 1950's. The view is into Cottam Well Dale.
Relics of WW2?
Four large concrete blocks with rusting metal brackets attached. One of three such items that I passed on this walk, and I would assume that they once carried lights for the benefit of aircraft landing at the nearby Cottam RAF base which operated in various forms from 1940 to some point in the 1950's. The view is into Cottam Well Dale.
Elvin Lear Strangely named, short side valley off Cottam Well Dale.
Elvin Lear
Strangely named, short side valley off Cottam Well Dale.
Path in Cottam Well Dale Pleasant walking in a typical Wolds dry valley. For much of the way along the dale one is accompanied by lines of small trees [hawthorn etc] along the fence line.
Path in Cottam Well Dale
Pleasant walking in a typical Wolds dry valley. For much of the way along the dale one is accompanied by lines of small trees [hawthorn etc] along the fence line.
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Cowlam Well Dale is located at Grid Ref: SE9765 (Lat: 54.073457, Lng: -0.51725898)

Division: East Riding

Unitary Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire

Police Authority: Humberside

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