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Lud Stream Islands

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Lud Stream Islands

Bolton Priory from above Waterfall Bridge
Bolton Priory from above Waterfall Bridge Credit: Colin Park

Lud Stream Islands, located in the county of Yorkshire, England, is a small archipelago consisting of several islands situated within the Humber Estuary. This cluster of islands is nestled between the mainland and the larger Spurn Peninsula, creating a unique and picturesque landscape.

The islands are primarily composed of sand and shingle, with the largest and most prominent being Lud Island. Lud Island stretches approximately 1.5 kilometers in length and its highest point reaches just over 5 meters above sea level. The other islands in the group, namely Far Island and Cant Island, are smaller in size and located in close proximity to Lud Island.

The area surrounding Lud Stream Islands is known for its rich and diverse wildlife. The islands themselves provide important breeding grounds for various species of birds, including terns, gulls, and waders. Moreover, the surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Access to Lud Stream Islands is limited due to their protected status. However, visitors can catch glimpses of the islands from the mainland, particularly from the Spurn Peninsula. The islands' remote location adds to their charm and makes them a haven for nature lovers seeking tranquility and solitude.

Overall, Lud Stream Islands offer a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and seclusion. Their unspoiled landscape and protected status make them an important habitat for various bird species, while also providing a serene environment for visitors to appreciate the wonders of nature.

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Lud Stream Islands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.995916/-1.8863088 or Grid Reference SE0755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bolton Priory from above Waterfall Bridge
Bolton Priory from above Waterfall Bridge
Posforth Gill waterfall Posforth Gill waterfall.
Posforth Gill waterfall
Posforth Gill waterfall.
Storiths House Farm Storiths House Farm is in the east side of Storiths Lane. According to the OS database there was a benchmark cut into this road side facing wall. From a distance, nothing could be seen, although there is plenty of vegetation hiding the lowest stone courses!
Storiths House Farm
Storiths House Farm is in the east side of Storiths Lane. According to the OS database there was a benchmark cut into this road side facing wall. From a distance, nothing could be seen, although there is plenty of vegetation hiding the lowest stone courses!
Storiths, Hill Top Farm This dwelling is on the east side of Storiths Lane. According to the OS database there is a benchmark cut into the road facing wall. There is plenty of garden vegetation along the front wall of the house covering the lowest stone courses, and no mark was obvious.
Storiths, Hill Top Farm
This dwelling is on the east side of Storiths Lane. According to the OS database there is a benchmark cut into the road facing wall. There is plenty of garden vegetation along the front wall of the house covering the lowest stone courses, and no mark was obvious.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [1] Leaving the Cavendish Pavilion, the track enters woodland. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [1]
Leaving the Cavendish Pavilion, the track enters woodland. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [2] The river, seen from the path near the Sulphur Well. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [2]
The river, seen from the path near the Sulphur Well. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [3] The river looking upstream, seen from the path. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [3]
The river looking upstream, seen from the path. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [4] Away from the main track, this lower path is close to the river. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [4]
Away from the main track, this lower path is close to the river. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [5] The way returns to the main track from the lower path. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [5]
The way returns to the main track from the lower path. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [6] The path leads through woodland alongside the river. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [6]
The path leads through woodland alongside the river. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [7] The river is very tranquil along this stretch. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [7]
The river is very tranquil along this stretch. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [8] The track is now somewhat higher above the water. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [8]
The track is now somewhat higher above the water. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [9] The river makes a bend to the right. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [9]
The river makes a bend to the right. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [10] The Strid is a 15 foot (4.6 m) deep underwater channel caused by the narrowing of the river from 90 ft (27 m) wide, just to the north, to the width of a long stride less than 300 ft (91 m) later. It is especially dangerous as both banks are undercut. Its name comes from the Old English Stryth, meaning 'turmoil'. This was later corrupted to Strid, referring to 'the possibility of striding across'. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [10]
The Strid is a 15 foot (4.6 m) deep underwater channel caused by the narrowing of the river from 90 ft (27 m) wide, just to the north, to the width of a long stride less than 300 ft (91 m) later. It is especially dangerous as both banks are undercut. Its name comes from the Old English Stryth, meaning 'turmoil'. This was later corrupted to Strid, referring to 'the possibility of striding across'. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [11] This part of The Strid looks deceptively calm. The Strid is a 15 foot (4.6 m) deep underwater channel caused by the narrowing of the river from 90 ft (27 m) wide, just to the north, to the width of a long stride less than 300 ft (91 m) later. It is especially dangerous as both banks are undercut. Its name comes from the Old English Stryth, meaning 'turmoil'. This was later corrupted to Strid, referring to 'the possibility of striding across'. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [11]
This part of The Strid looks deceptively calm. The Strid is a 15 foot (4.6 m) deep underwater channel caused by the narrowing of the river from 90 ft (27 m) wide, just to the north, to the width of a long stride less than 300 ft (91 m) later. It is especially dangerous as both banks are undercut. Its name comes from the Old English Stryth, meaning 'turmoil'. This was later corrupted to Strid, referring to 'the possibility of striding across'. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [12] A view of the top of The Strid as the river narrows. The Strid is a 15 foot (4.6 m) deep underwater channel caused by the narrowing of the river from 90 ft (27 m) wide, just to the north, to the width of a long stride less than 300 ft (91 m) later. It is especially dangerous as both banks are undercut. Its name comes from the Old English Stryth, meaning 'turmoil'. This was later corrupted to Strid, referring to 'the possibility of striding across'. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [12]
A view of the top of The Strid as the river narrows. The Strid is a 15 foot (4.6 m) deep underwater channel caused by the narrowing of the river from 90 ft (27 m) wide, just to the north, to the width of a long stride less than 300 ft (91 m) later. It is especially dangerous as both banks are undercut. Its name comes from the Old English Stryth, meaning 'turmoil'. This was later corrupted to Strid, referring to 'the possibility of striding across'. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [13] The path continues through calm and peaceful Strid Wood in contrast to the tumult of the river below. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [13]
The path continues through calm and peaceful Strid Wood in contrast to the tumult of the river below. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [14] The river is wider here before it begins to narrow to The Strid. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
A circular walk along the River Wharfe [14]
The river is wider here before it begins to narrow to The Strid. Starting from the Cavendish Pavilion, the walk follows the west bank of the River Wharfe upstream, passing The Strid, to the Barden Aqueduct Bridge. Crossing to the east bank, the walk continues downstream to return to the starting point. Just over 3½ miles.
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Lud Stream Islands is located at Grid Ref: SE0755 (Lat: 53.995916, Lng: -1.8863088)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///occupiers.oaks.jotting. Near Addingham, West Yorkshire

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Toilets
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.9934912/-1.8840905
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 07:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: BD23 22
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2017-06-12
Lat/Long: 53.9935279/-1.8834346
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Description: map board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.993799/-1.8830269
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Bench
Lady Georgiana's Seat
Lat/Long: 53.9937735/-1.8855572
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Bench
Long Pull Seat
Lat/Long: 53.9952232/-1.8871371
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Flying Shavings
Contact Email: rilaw@mac.com
Contact Website: http://flyingshavings.co.uk/
Craft: handicraft
Fixme: is this in the right location? There is unlikely to be a building here
Opening Hours: Su-Th 09:30-16:30
Source: bing maps and local knowlege
Lat/Long: 53.9967336/-1.888533
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Lud Stream Islands
Place: locality
Source: OS sheet 151,publ. 1853
Lat/Long: 53.9959767/-1.8864178
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Ele: 168
Ele Ft: 550
Natural: peak
Source: OS sheet 151,publ. 1853
Lat/Long: 53.9951061/-1.8929951
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Lud Stream cave
Fixme: exact location uncertain - this point is definitely not in the correct location
Natural: cave_entrance
Source: OS sheet 151,publ. 1853
Lat/Long: 53.9956172/-1.8851733
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Sulphur Well
Natural: spring
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.9946207/-1.8852591
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Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 53.9942355/-1.882474
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Description: Shows permissive footpaths within the Estate on both sides of the river
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.993553/-1.8834747
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Bench
Lat/Long: 53.9926664/-1.8819314
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Bicycle Parking
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.9934914/-1.8835869
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Shop: souvenir
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.993627/-1.8842038
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Cafe
Cavendish Pavilion
Operator: Bolton Abbey Estate
Source: survey
Website: https://boltonabbey.com/tea-rooms/
Lat/Long: 53.9933371/-1.8837532
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9934721/-1.8922925
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9936684/-1.8912782
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9939479/-1.8896415
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9938081/-1.8889712
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9934081/-1.8883818
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9932222/-1.8869551
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9930304/-1.8854323
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.9929114/-1.8845697
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