Booze

Settlement in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Booze

Booze is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, Booze is known for its picturesque countryside, charming stone cottages, and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding moors and is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. The area is rich in wildlife, with many species of birds, mammals, and plant life thriving in the diverse ecosystem.

Booze is a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, and locals take great pride in their surroundings. The village is well-maintained, with neatly manicured gardens and well-preserved historical buildings.

Although small in size, Booze is not lacking in amenities. The village has a local pub, The Booze Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to gather and enjoy a drink or a meal. There are also some small shops and businesses catering to the needs of residents and tourists.

Booze is surrounded by several other charming villages, including Grassington and Kettlewell, which offer additional amenities and attractions. The area is also known for its annual festivals and events, including the Grassington Dickensian Festival and the Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival, which attract visitors from far and wide.

In summary, Booze is a quaint and idyllic village in Yorkshire, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, friendly community, and proximity to other attractions make it a desirable destination for tourists and a beloved home for its residents.

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Booze Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.417143/-1.980704 or Grid Reference NZ0102. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Mine Shafts on Booze Moor

The mining up here wasn't the best, and may have only been mined when the price of lead was high in the 1760s. You can tell the shafts are old as they are quite low, very close to the hush and have greened over. It takes several hundred years for the heavy metals in the soil to wash away significantly to allow grasses to grow.

Matthew Hatton

Mine shaft at the NW end of the White Gang Mines

The White Gang Mines run across Booze Moor for a good half a mile, from the Windegg Scar to the Shooting Hut above Slack Wife Gill.

Matthew Hatton

Old Levels from White Gang Mine

The White Gang Lead Vein has extensive workings via shafts and hushes atop of Booze Moor, where the vein was easily reached on the edge of the slope adits where used instead.

Matthew Hatton

Looking up North Rake Hush

The new official diversion footpath up Slei Gill now passes within 50yds of the hush, so I thought it was worth a quick skip over the moor to take a photo.

Matthew Hatton

Lane descending to Storthwaite Hall

Storthwaite Hall is a farm in Arkengarthdale close to the stream's confluence with Slei Gill. The walled lane, a bridleway, climbs from the farm on to the open hillside above.

Trevor Littlewood

Arkle Beck at Langthwaite

Arkle Beck is the river draining Arkengarthdale which is a tributary valley of Swaledale. Here it's passing the small settlement at Langthwaite which is accessed by the bridge from the main road through the valley.

Trevor Littlewood

Fell End Boulders

Fell End Boulders are at Fell End, a location overlooking the valley of Slei Gill which is in the distance beyond the rocks.

Trevor Littlewood

Blooming heather with dry stone wall

Heather in flower in mid-August along the ridge crest at the north side of Arkengarthdale which is the obvious gulf beyond the wall. The green dome at the right side of the image is a feature of the old lead mining industry. Calver Hill is at the left side of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Gravestones at Arkle Town

Arkle Town is a small settlement of Arkengarthdale. There's no longer a church in Arkle Town and the graveyard has just a few gravestones; it appears to have been virtually abandoned. The chapel at Arkle Town was replaced by the present parish church of St Mary, Arkengarthdale in 1820. (Thanks to Stephen Craven for that additional information.)

Trevor Littlewood

Arkle Town

A minor road in the small settlement of Arkle Town in Arkengarthdale. The road is heading towards the main thoroughfare through the valley which itself is just a minor road.

Trevor Littlewood

Reconstructed bridleway in Arkengarthdale

The path is on the steep slope of the valley below Fremington Edge. In July 2019 there was flash flooding in the area due to a spell of intense rainfall which led to significant damage in the valley bottom and the closure of this route. Clearly, repair work has been done since.

Trevor Littlewood

Descending Fell End Lead workings

Taken from a little higher on the bridleway than last year's NZ0202 : Descending Fell End Lead workings and a month earlier so that the bracken has not yet turned. The workings on Fell End Moor have been severely hushed and eroded, with the waste rock quite hostile to new vegetation, leaving an ugly scar. The violent storm of summer 2019 also added to the erosion, but the bridleway still picks its way successfully down by a zig zag route. The cairn seen on the horizon marks the Northwest end of Fremington Edge, a splendid five kilometre romp once you're up there - though almost all routes to reach it from Arkengarthdate are steep. The views are excellent on a clear day, but it is invariably windier than you'd expected.

Andy Waddington

Two barns in Arkengarthdale

The small barns are on the south-western side of the road through the valley. The one in stone appears to be surviving better than that in wood and in fact its roof seems to have been replaced fairly recently.

Trevor Littlewood

Graveyard at Arkle Town

Arkle Town is a small settlement in Arkengarthdale. The gravestone in the foreground is that of Ann Harker, wife of John, who died on the 6th. of May 1809 aged 42. There's now no church at Arkle Town, the chapel there was replaced by the present parish church of St Mary, Arkengarthdale in 1820. (That information was provided by Stephen Craven in relation to another image.)

Trevor Littlewood