Cowlam

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Cowlam

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

Cowlam is a small village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Driffield, it lies in the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and countryside.

The village itself is home to a tight-knit community and boasts a population of around 200 residents. It is characterized by its charming rural character and tranquility, making it an idyllic place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Cowlam is renowned for its historic charm and has several notable landmarks. One such landmark is the Grade II listed Cowlam Manor, a stunning 18th-century manor house that adds to the village's allure. It serves as a reminder of the area's rich heritage.

For nature enthusiasts, Cowlam offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The surrounding countryside is crisscrossed with footpaths and bridleways, allowing visitors to explore the area's natural beauty on foot or horseback. The village is also close to several nature reserves, providing ample opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

While small in size, Cowlam does have a few amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a local pub, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere, as well as a village hall that hosts various community events throughout the year.

Overall, Cowlam is a charming village that offers a peaceful escape and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

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Cowlam Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.083656/-0.53236633 or Grid Reference SE9666. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland at Collingwood

One of the higher points in this area

David Brown

Cowlam Grange

David Brown

Unsuitable. Stating the obvious. Green Lane (track)

Martin Dawes

Disused pit being used to dump potatoes by farmer

One can only presume they are of no commercial value

Martin Dawes

From Green Lane (track) to Little Pasture Farm

Martin Dawes

Green Lane (track) approaching lane junction

To the left are Pasture Cottages, to the right end of field before wooded disused pit

Martin Dawes

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.

Gordon Hatton

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.

Gordon Hatton

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.

Gordon Hatton

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.

Gordon Hatton

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.

Gordon Hatton

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.

Gordon Hatton

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.

Gordon Hatton