Clapham

Settlement in Yorkshire Craven

England

Clapham

Clapham Bridge
Clapham Bridge Credit: Bob McPartland

Clapham is a quaint village located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles northwest of the town of Settle and 16 miles south of the city of Lancaster, Clapham is nestled amongst picturesque rolling hills and breathtaking scenery.

The village is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It serves as a gateway to the Ingleborough mountain, one of the famous Three Peaks of Yorkshire, attracting hikers and climbers from far and wide. The area also boasts stunning limestone caves, including the famous Ingleborough Cave, which offers guided tours for visitors to explore its underground wonders.

Clapham itself is a charming village with a rich history. It features traditional stone-built houses, a picturesque village green, and a beautiful 13th-century church, St. James's. The village also offers a range of amenities, including a few local shops, a post office, and a cozy village pub, providing visitors with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, Clapham offers numerous walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of the Yorkshire Dales. The village boasts a strong sense of community and hosts several social events throughout the year, including a summer gala and a Christmas fair.

In summary, Clapham, Yorkshire, is a charming village nestled within the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. With its natural beauty, rich history, and welcoming community, it offers a perfect escape for those seeking tranquility and a love for the outdoors.

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Clapham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.11738/-2.3922282 or Grid Reference SD7469. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clapham Bridge
Clapham Bridge
Fingerpost sign next to River Wenning A repaired fingerpost sign near Clapham Station, North Yorkshire
Fingerpost sign next to River Wenning
A repaired fingerpost sign near Clapham Station, North Yorkshire
Wenning Bank Bridge Stone bridge over the River Wenning near Clapham Station, North Yorkshire
Wenning Bank Bridge
Stone bridge over the River Wenning near Clapham Station, North Yorkshire
Bridge over Clapham Beck Waterfall Clapham Falls is a man-made waterfall which sees Clapham Beck drop below a bridge, in  three separate tiers, from the lake above into Clapham itself. The waterfall was constructed in 1837 by Oliver and James William Farrar as part of the remodelling of the estate of Ingleborough Hall.
Bridge over Clapham Beck Waterfall
Clapham Falls is a man-made waterfall which sees Clapham Beck drop below a bridge, in three separate tiers, from the lake above into Clapham itself. The waterfall was constructed in 1837 by Oliver and James William Farrar as part of the remodelling of the estate of Ingleborough Hall.
St James' Church, Clapham Looking across Clapham Beck towards the Church of St James at Clapham. 
The majority of the current church dates from 1814 although the tower has been retained from an earlier, fifteenth century, church. It is a Grade II listed building (List Entry Number: 1132398 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic England)
St James' Church, Clapham
Looking across Clapham Beck towards the Church of St James at Clapham. The majority of the current church dates from 1814 although the tower has been retained from an earlier, fifteenth century, church. It is a Grade II listed building (List Entry Number: 1132398 LinkExternal link Historic England)
Clapham Falls Clapham Falls is a man-made waterfall which sees Clapham Beck drop below a bridge, in  three separate tiers, from the lake above into Clapham itself. The waterfall was constructed in 1837 by Oliver and James William Farrar as part of the remodelling of the estate of Ingleborough Hall.
Clapham Falls
Clapham Falls is a man-made waterfall which sees Clapham Beck drop below a bridge, in three separate tiers, from the lake above into Clapham itself. The waterfall was constructed in 1837 by Oliver and James William Farrar as part of the remodelling of the estate of Ingleborough Hall.
Clapham Beck Waterfall Clapham Falls is a man-made waterfall which sees Clapham Beck drop below a bridge, in  three separate tiers, from the lake above into Clapham itself. The waterfall was constructed in 1837 by Oliver and James William Farrar as part of the remodelling of the estate of Ingleborough Hall.
Clapham Beck Waterfall
Clapham Falls is a man-made waterfall which sees Clapham Beck drop below a bridge, in three separate tiers, from the lake above into Clapham itself. The waterfall was constructed in 1837 by Oliver and James William Farrar as part of the remodelling of the estate of Ingleborough Hall.
Clapham Beck and the Church of St James Looking across Clapham Beck towards the Church of St James at Clapham. 
The majority of the current church dates from 1814 although the tower has been retained from an earlier, fifteenth century, church. It is a Grade II listed building (List Entry Number: 1132398 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1132398">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic England)
Clapham Beck and the Church of St James
Looking across Clapham Beck towards the Church of St James at Clapham. The majority of the current church dates from 1814 although the tower has been retained from an earlier, fifteenth century, church. It is a Grade II listed building (List Entry Number: 1132398 LinkExternal link Historic England)
Clapham Lake Clapham Lake is a man-made ornamental lake in Clapdale, just above the village of Clapham. It is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.

Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls.
Clapham Lake
Clapham Lake is a man-made ornamental lake in Clapdale, just above the village of Clapham. It is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave. Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls.
Lake at Clapham Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake, just above the village of Clapham, was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls.

The ornamental lake is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.
Lake at Clapham
Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake, just above the village of Clapham, was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls. The ornamental lake is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.
Cat Hole Sike The shallow streambed that passes beneath Clapdale Drive is called Cat Hole Syke. ("Syke" or "sike" is a colloquial term for a small stream). The steeply dipping Ordovician rocks, some more than 400 million years old, were pushed to the surface by a major disturbance in the earth's crust which caused massive earth movements tilting them to their present angle. This is part of the Craven Fault System <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craven_Fault_System" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craven_Fault_System">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Cat Hole Sike
The shallow streambed that passes beneath Clapdale Drive is called Cat Hole Syke. ("Syke" or "sike" is a colloquial term for a small stream). The steeply dipping Ordovician rocks, some more than 400 million years old, were pushed to the surface by a major disturbance in the earth's crust which caused massive earth movements tilting them to their present angle. This is part of the Craven Fault System LinkExternal link .
The Lake, Clapham Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake, just above the village of Clapham, was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls.

The ornamental lake is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its route through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.
The Lake, Clapham
Known simply as The Lake, this artificial lake, just above the village of Clapham, was constructed in the 18th century as part of the remodelling of the Ingleborough estate by the Farrar family who built a dam to hold back the waters of Clapham Beck, which drains via the artificial watercourse of Clapham Falls. The ornamental lake is surrounded by woodland and is seen here from Clapdale Drive, a wide track that passes along the western side of the lake on its route through Clapdale Wood towards Ingleborough Cave.
Diesel multiple unit 158850 leaves Clapham Station for Morecambe The train is the Northern service from Leeds
Diesel multiple unit 158850 leaves Clapham Station for Morecambe
The train is the Northern service from Leeds
Barn and house at Nutta Farm on NE side of road
Barn and house at Nutta Farm on NE side of road
Benchmark on Calter Barn Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 138.132m verified 1953
Benchmark on Calter Barn
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 138.132m verified 1953
Benchmark on stone jamb of door of former post office at Wenning Bank Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 135.371m above Newlyn Datum verified 1953
Benchmark on stone jamb of door of former post office at Wenning Bank
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 135.371m above Newlyn Datum verified 1953
House at Wenning Bank There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7499989">SD7367 : Benchmark on stone jamb of door of former post office at Wenning Bank</a>  on the left hand jamb of the white door
House at Wenning Bank
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SD7367 : Benchmark on stone jamb of door of former post office at Wenning Bank on the left hand jamb of the white door
Benchmark on Calterber Bridge Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 128.101m above Newlyn Datum verified 1953
Benchmark on Calterber Bridge
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 128.101m above Newlyn Datum verified 1953
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Clapham is located at Grid Ref: SD7469 (Lat: 54.11738, Lng: -2.3922282)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.11738,-2.3922282
Clapham
Place: village
Source: survey and landsat
Wikidata: Q986042
Wikipedia: en:Clapham, North Yorkshire
Lat/Long: 54.1173621/-2.3921874
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.1174957/-2.3901975
Barrier: kissing_gate
Material: metal
Source: survey,gps
Lat/Long: 54.1166706/-2.3852028
Clapham Village Store
Addr City: Clapham
Addr Postcode: LA2 8DP
Addr Street: Station Road
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5481148
Shop: convenience
Website: https://claphamvillagestore.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 54.1175413/-2.392454
Cafe
Croft Cafe
Addr City: Lancaster
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: Clapham
Addr Housename: Fellside
Addr Postcode: LA2 8EA
Addr Street: The Green
Fhrs Id: 292359
Fixme: Extant?
Fixme Addr2: Church Avenue
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 54.1174488/-2.3915166
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Check Date: 2024-04-14
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 54.1172485/-2.3916923
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00, Sa 11:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: LA2 92
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 54.1174891/-2.3924419
Brookhouse
Addr City: Lancaster
Addr Postcode: LA2 8ER
Addr Street: Station Road
Addr Suburb: Clapham
Fhrs Id: 1424482
Phone: +44 15242 51580
Tourism: guest_house
Website: www.brookhouse-clapham.co.uk
Lat/Long: 54.116349/-2.3937316
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 54.1210809/-2.3928387
Clapham Falls
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7353623
Tourism: attraction
Waterway: waterfall
Lat/Long: 54.1206146/-2.3890631
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.1198822/-2.3929303
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 54.1199676/-2.3934423
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
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Lat/Long: 54.120309/-2.3950586
Barrier: kissing_gate
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 54.1171636/-2.3881141
Barrier: kissing_gate
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 54.1173743/-2.3907616
Clapdale Drive
Description: Private reserve
Disused Barrier: toll_booth
Lat/Long: 54.1209221/-2.3905703
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 54.1193524/-2.3980441
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 54.1187707/-2.3974974
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 54.1192225/-2.3983997
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 54.1145683/-2.3944181
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 54.1144414/-2.3944531
Give Way
Lat/Long: 54.1142664/-2.3944333
Defibrillator
Check Date: 2024-04-14
Defibrillator Location: outside Cave Rescue, Church Lane Clapham
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 54.1172972/-2.3916353
Bus Stop
Station Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YNE04720
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Station Road
Naptan Indicator: NW-bound
Naptan Landmark: Bridge Cottage
Naptan LocalityCode: E0048881
Naptan NaptanCode: 32004720
Naptan Street: B6480
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 32004720
Lat/Long: 54.1173956/-2.3924
Station Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 54.1174327/-2.3923702
Bus Stop
New Inn
Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YNE04719
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: New Inn
Naptan Indicator: SE-bound
Naptan Landmark: Bridge
Naptan LocalityCode: E0048881
Naptan NaptanCode: 32004719
Naptan Street: B6480
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 32004719
Lat/Long: 54.117049/-2.391848
New Inn
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 54.1170606/-2.3919293
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 54.120075/-2.392749
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.1165406/-2.3912004
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.1165406/-2.3911226
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.1164934/-2.3910126
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.116418/-2.3907096
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Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.1163739/-2.3905594
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Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.1163724/-2.3905138
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Generator Orientation: west
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Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Solar Modules: 8
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Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Orientation: west
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
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Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
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Location: roof
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Location: roof
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Generator Orientation: west
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Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 5
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Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.114566/-2.3938338
Charging Station
Access: yes
Authentication App: yes
Capacity: 2
Fee: yes
Motorcar: yes
Network: podpoint
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: Yorkshire Dales National Park
Parking Fee: yes
Payment App: yes
Ref: Rhys-Zara
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 22kW
Lat/Long: 54.1178269/-2.3906636
Vending Machine
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 54.1181016/-2.3908777
Information: map
Map Type: hiking
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.1181016/-2.3910531
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.1160019/-2.3924296
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.1152401/-2.3930241
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.1144681/-2.3936302
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 54.1200048/-2.3924281
Cafe
Tea room
Addr City: Lancaster
Addr Postcode: LA2 8DZ
Addr Street: Cross Haw Lane
Addr Suburb: Clapham
Cuisine: tea;coffee_shop;cake;soft_drink
Lat/Long: 54.1199917/-2.3924728
Fixme: continues?
Lat/Long: 54.1214913/-2.3914569
Clapham Millennium Stone
Artwork Type: sculpture
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4748094
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 54.1180848/-2.3905731
Market Cross
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4748092
Man Made: cross
Wikidata: Q17647492
Lat/Long: 54.117575/-2.3916896
Give Way
Direction: forward
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Reginald John Farrar
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.1213664/-2.3905429
Parking
Disabled Car Parking
Access: customers
Operator: Ingleborough Estate
Parking: street_side
Lat/Long: 54.1208496/-2.3905704
The Clapham Conservation Project
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.1206468/-2.3907394
Historic: boundary_stone
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5832730
Lat/Long: 54.1202626/-2.3912416
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5832760
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.1202719/-2.3912343
Fountain
Drinking Water: no
Website: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1417795
Lat/Long: 54.1174642/-2.3920872
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 54.1201957/-2.3905382
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 54.1201226/-2.3911274
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 54.1180201/-2.3908763
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.1175741/-2.3917369
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.1173942/-2.3918422
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