Dry Gill

Settlement in Yorkshire Craven

England

Dry Gill

Above Trollers Ghyll Looking north, the valley which will become Trollers Ghyll is beginning to form. — Above Trollers Ghyll Credit: Paul Allison

Dry Gill is a small, picturesque village located in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire, England. Nestled within the rolling hills and verdant valleys, the village is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. It is situated about 5 miles southeast of the town of Leyburn and is easily accessible by road.

The village gets its name from the nearby stream called Dry Gill, which runs through the heart of the village. The stream is known for its crystal-clear waters and its importance as a water source for the local community.

Dry Gill is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, which add to its rural charm. The village has a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents. There are a few amenities in the village, including a village hall, a local pub, and a small convenience store.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Dry Gill and its surroundings. The village is a popular base for hikers and walkers, as it offers easy access to a network of scenic footpaths and trails. The area is also rich in wildlife, with various species of birds, mammals, and flora inhabiting the region.

Overall, Dry Gill is a tranquil and idyllic village that provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Dry Gill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.066173/-1.8781874 or Grid Reference SE0863. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Above Trollers Ghyll

Looking north, the valley which will become Trollers Ghyll is beginning to form.

Paul Allison

Stump Cross Caverns.

Although the picture is taken underground, it is taken within grid square SE0863 and shows at close range one of the main geographical features within the square.

Paul Allison

Grimwith Reservoir

The ling thatched building at Rough Hill on Grimwith reservoir Grassington

Mick Melvin

Grimwith Reservoir

The start of a circular walk on a very cold April morning at Grimwith Reservoir

Mick Melvin

The track to Grimwith Reservoir

Looking NNE from MR: SE060636

Andy Beecroft

Blackhill Level

The main drainage level for the Craven Moor Lead Mines. The level, where it has been driven through soft ground, has been drystone arched - a very common technique in 18th & 19th Century mining.

Malcolm Street

Hopewell Level (Lead)

Malcolm Street

Mineworkings on Burhill

Malcolm Street

B6265 at Fancarl Top

This looks east along the B6265 at Fancarl Top about half way between Grassington and Pateley Bridge

Chris Heaton

Craven Cross Mine, Greenhow

Old shaft heaps.

Malcolm Street

Craven Moor, Greenhow

The multitude of grassed over spoil heaps from the lead mines make it look like a lunar landscape.

Malcolm Street

Fielding Vein

An old Lead vein, worked out to the surface. KEEP OUT - The grassy floor of this opencut, like many others around, covers stacked rocks which may be standing on timbers which are rotting away. Suddenly they give way and a hole appears, some close by go down 200+ feet.

Malcolm Street

Forest Road

This road leads from Wharfedale over Pockstones Moor and comes out at the head of Thruscross reservoir. The building on the skyline is No 3 Shaft, the southern end of the three and a half mile long aqueduct tunnel that runs under Greenhow.

Malcolm Street

High Crag

High Crag above Stump Cross Caverns

Mick Armitage

Grimwith in a drought

The same building as in Mick Melvin's geograph, but the reservoir virtually empty in 1995 - the "great Yorkshire drought". the 1" map on the website shows the former extent of the reservoir before YWA raised the dam circa 1980.

Stephen Craven

Eller Edge Nook

Eller Edge Nook lies to the right of the wall. The footpath on the left leads up on to Craven Moor. The stream (to the right of the wall) passes under the track beneath the stone in the foreground. The stream marks the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park which lies to the west.

Clare Smith