Hole Bottom

Settlement in Yorkshire Craven

England

Hole Bottom

Fletcher Brow Taken from the point on the River Wharfe where it meanders past Linton, North Yorkshire, I am looking northwards to Fletcher Brow above Brow Well Fish Farm. The 12th century church of St Michael and All Saints, Linton, is to the left of shot. — Fletcher Brow Credit: Carroll Pierce

Hole Bottom is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the rural countryside, it is nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Pennines. The village is known for its tranquility and natural beauty, attracting visitors who seek a peaceful retreat away from the bustling city life.

With a population of around 300 residents, Hole Bottom maintains a close-knit community feel. The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages and narrow winding lanes, which add to its rustic charm. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, the area is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Hole Bottom boasts a few amenities for its residents and visitors. A local pub serves as a gathering place for villagers to socialize and enjoy a pint, while a small convenience store provides basic necessities. The village also has a primary school, ensuring that children have access to education within their community.

The village's location offers easy access to the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and extensive walking trails. From Hole Bottom, visitors can explore the park's picturesque valleys, limestone cliffs, and cascading waterfalls.

Overall, Hole Bottom provides an idyllic escape for those seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat in the heart of Yorkshire's countryside. Its quaint charm, natural beauty, and proximity to the Yorkshire Dales make it an attractive destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.072808/-1.9648926 or Grid Reference SE0264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fletcher Brow

Taken from the point on the River Wharfe where it meanders past Linton, North Yorkshire, I am looking northwards to Fletcher Brow above Brow Well Fish Farm. The 12th century church of St Michael and All Saints, Linton, is to the left of shot.

Carroll Pierce

Meadowsweet in Wharfedale

Taken on the section of the Dales Way between Linton and Hebden as I near Hebden, I am looking across the River Wharfe at the glorious display of meadowsweet on the opposite bank.

Carroll Pierce

Lea Green and Bastow Wood

Taken on the plantation beside Spring House, Grassington, North Yorkshire, I am looking north west across Kimpergill Hill to Lea Green and Bastow and Grass Woods.

Carroll Pierce

Yarnbury to Barden Moor

Taken on Duke's New Road which connects the old smelting works with the lead mine workings and spoils at Yarnbury, Grassington, I am looking south west towards Barden Moor. Scar Top House is just discernible at the head of Slate Pit Ridge to the left of shot.

Carroll Pierce

The suspension bridge and stepping stones to Hebden

"In 1884, following the drowning of a local man while trying to cross the stepping stones on the River Wharfe below Hebden, a committee was formed with the intention of building a footbridge. A great storm the previous year had also destroyed Burnsall Bridge down stream causing the villagers great problems. The new bridge was designed as a suspension bridge and was built by the village blacksmith, William Bell [in 1885, and recently refurbished by the National Park Authority]" from Link

Tim Heaton

A line of horse chestnut trees alongside the Dales Way

Tim Heaton

The Dales Way through Lythe Plantation

Tim Heaton

Crossing Isingdale Beck

A very small stream; hardly worthy of being called a beck. The 'ising' prefix is likely an Old English reference to iron.

Tim Heaton

Stepping stones across the Wharfe to Linton church

The church of St Michael, at Linton, serves a widely spread community; including Grassington, which has never had its own parish church.

Tim Heaton

Hebden suspension bridge.

Walking the Dales way.

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Old mine shaft at Yarnbury

There has been some attempt to persuade humans and animals not to approach too closely to this open shaft, mainly through the use of some old corrugated sheeting and a rusting wheelbarrow, neither of which succeed in closing off the shaft, whilst the surrounding drystone wall now has large gaps.

Gordon Hatton

Old mine shaft at Yarnbury

Until recently this shaft was covered by timber planks, but one appears to have decayed to the point where it has fallen in. Some plastic netting warns people not to get too close. There are thousands of these old shafts in the dales area, most of which appear to be shallow grassy bowls, but one never knows what the grass hides as there is a fair chance that there will be rotting timbers over a hidden shaft.

Gordon Hatton

Recently repaired stonework at Yarnbury

These buttresses once supported a small bridge, used to carry waste material from the nearby lead mine to a tip. The stonework had decayed over the years and the whole lot was in danger of collapse, so work has been done to consolidate the stonework some of which is now mortared using lime mortar.

Gordon Hatton

Yarnbury mining area

The scarred landscape of Grassington Moor at Yarnbury, an area once busy with lead mining. This view shows the recently repaired buttresses of a former bridge which carried tubs laden with waste material. Close by were the Beevers and Union shafts, plus a crushing and dressing floor. On the skyline is the chimney at the top end of the extensive flue system which snaked across the moor from the smelt mill.

Gordon Hatton

Old mining ground at Yarnbury

Old tips and polluted ground close to the former Beevers and Union shafts at Yarnbury. The distant ruins were part of a crushing and dressing area, but were renovated and reused in the 20thC when the area was reworked for minerals such as barytes and fluorite. Although the tips have been untouched for decades, nothing grows on them.

Gordon Hatton

To Hebden

Taken on the lane leading up to Thorpe, North Yorkshire, just off the B6160 to Burnsall, I am looking east towards where Hebden is located.

Carroll Pierce

Fletcher Brow

Taken on the lane running down from Thorpe, North Yorkshire, I am looking north across the Wharfedale valley to Fletcher Brow. Lythe House is to the right of shot and High Cross Farm is directly above Fletcher Brow, on the Hebden road. Grassington Moor rises above in the distance.

Carroll Pierce

Hebden Moor

Taken on the access road up to Thorpe from the B6160 Threshfield to Burnsall road, I am looking north across Grassington Park Estate to Hebden Moor. Grassington Moor is beyond to the left of shot and the chimney at the disused mine workings is discernible against the snowy background.

Carroll Pierce

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Hole Bottom is located at Grid Ref: SE0264 (Lat: 54.072808, Lng: -1.9648926)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire