Otterburn

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Craven

England

Otterburn

Otterburn is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the district of Harrogate, it is a small rural community with a population of around 200 residents. The parish covers an area of approximately 4 square miles and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering stunning views and a peaceful environment.

The village of Otterburn itself is nestled in the heart of the parish and is characterized by its charming stone-built houses, giving it a quintessential English feel. The parish is primarily agricultural, with farming being the main occupation of its inhabitants. The fertile land is ideal for livestock grazing and arable farming.

Despite its small size, Otterburn boasts a strong sense of community and is home to a variety of amenities. The village has a local pub, providing a social hub for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, there is a primary school, ensuring that education is easily accessible for families within the parish.

The natural beauty of the area makes it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Otterburn is also within close proximity to the popular Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which further enhances its appeal.

Overall, Otterburn, Yorkshire (Civil Parish) is a tranquil and close-knit community, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle, stunning scenery, and a strong sense of community spirit.

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Otterburn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.019104/-2.181026 or Grid Reference SD8858. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lightning Tree on the Road to Otterburn

Situated on the road from Airton to Otterburn.

Andy Beecroft

Hillside Copse near Otterburn

Andy Beecroft

Ford and Cat at Kirk Syke Farm

This ford is found on Kirk Syke Lane. Another image when the ford was not so dry can be viewed at: Link

John Walton

Hellifield Water Treatment Works

The facility on Haw Lane is a very small one, and (at an informed guess having worked in the industry) probably just doses with chlorine the water coming down from the small service reservoir on the slopes of Wenningber SD8658 : Reservoir on Hellifield Moor.

Stephen Craven

Highland cattle peeking over a wall

The others in the field appeared to be bullocks rather than cows, so I presume these are too.

Stephen Craven

Young trees alongside Hellifield Beck

A sign on the fence announces this to be a conservation project by the Ribble Rivers Trust (the corporate social responsibility arm of Hanson Cement) Link

Stephen Craven

Service reservoir on Wenningber

This is shown as a 'tank' on maps from 1909. At a guess it's a spring collection tank that feeds water (or used to) to the Hellifield area via the small treatment plant on Haw Lane SD8657 : Hellifield Water Treatment Works.

Stephen Craven

Pennine watershed above Hellifield

It doesn't look obvious, but the top of this wet field forming a low slack or col between Wenningber and Butter Haw hills is on the watershed of the Pennines (and therefore of Northern England). The end behind the photographer is the source of Hellifield Beck which flows into the Ribble and ultimately the Irish Sea, while the plantation in the distance is at the head of Crook Beck, a tributary of the Aire, and ultimately the Humber Estuary.

Stephen Craven