Thorpe

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Thorpe

A66 near Green Brough Towards Brough. — A66 near Green Brough Credit: JThomas

Thorpe is a small village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Thorpe is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The village itself is home to a mix of traditional stone buildings, including a charming church dating back to the 12th century. Thorpe has a tight-knit community with a strong sense of local pride, and residents often come together for events and activities throughout the year.

Thorpe is known for its scenic walking and hiking trails, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also close to the River Wharfe, providing opportunities for fishing and water activities.

Despite its small size, Thorpe has a rich history and is believed to have been inhabited since Roman times. Today, the village retains much of its historic charm while also offering modern amenities such as a village shop and a pub.

Overall, Thorpe is a peaceful and idyllic village that offers a true taste of rural Yorkshire life.

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Thorpe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.518018/-1.8424168 or Grid Reference NZ1013. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A66 near Green Brough

Towards Brough.

JThomas

The end of Whorlton Falls

The suspension bridge in the background is a useful marker for the approach to Whorlton Falls where many paddlers might want to get out river right and inspect. Some chunky waves guard the approach, and potentially big stoppers form below the pourovers at the top end of the falls, so in high water, some paddlers will take a line hard left (ducking under low branches) to run the drop right down at this bottom end. In low water, a line river right, near the top is preferable since, as seen in this view, there really isn't enough water to get over the rocks down here. This used to be a popular bathing and picnic spot in the summer, but with a change of ownership, the Lido was fenced off from the river and visitors discouraged, but there was a generally positive attitude towards canoeists.

Andy Waddington

Large trees lining road at Thorpe

The eastern side of the road between Thorpe Hall and Southorpe Farm. There's a large, corrugated metal barn beyond the wall.

Trevor Littlewood

Tree belt seen across field with emerging crop

The tree belt lines a stream and a lane with a bridleway. The field's 'crop' may well simply be one of grass!

Trevor Littlewood

Fencing to path approaching St. Mary's Church, Wycliffe

The church can be seen, partly concealed by bushes, below the central tree in the image. The path has emerged from woodland to cross a field; those using it are tightly corralled by fencing to both sides, no doubt to prevent anyone veering from the precise line of the route... there's an air of intense privacy about the surrounding area!

Trevor Littlewood

St. Mary's Church at Wycliffe

St. Mary's Church from this view and even more-so from others appears to be roofless but there is one, it's flat or almost so. In fact, the church is in a very good state of preservation.

Trevor Littlewood

Landslip on north side of River Tees

The Tees, west of the small settlement of Wycliffe, where the steep northern slope has suffered a significant slump.

Trevor Littlewood

River Tees At Whorlton

Taken from the suspension bridge prior to closure to pedestrians.

David Robinson

Whorlton Bridge

Grade II listed suspension bridge from 1831. The bridge was closed to vehicles but open for pedestrians when this image was taken in 2019. Shortly after it was deemed unsafe to pedestrians and as of 2022 remains completely closed. Durham County Council are working through a programme of works to establish if the bridge can be repaired and re-opened.

David Robinson