The Norber Erratics above Austwick are glacially transported boulders each sat on its own pedestal of carboniferous limestone. The boulders were transported from the head of Crummackdale 1Km to the north
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The unspoilt conservation village of Arncliffe in Littondale is packed with listed and picturesque buildings including the 16th Century church of St.Oswalds' and The Falcon a traditional Dales Inn. Most of the village is clustered around the village green as seen here
This medieval wayside cross once stood further south, restored in 1955 with only the base being original it now stands just below Weets Gate. The cross is believed to be a route marker for the monks of Fountains Abbey to their estates on Malham Moor
The ancient stone built village of Slaidburn lies beside the River Hodder, one of the major tributaries of the River Ribble, the Hark to Bounty pictured here lies at the centre of the village which has been considered since ancient time as The Capital of Bowland. The inn dates back to the 11th Century when Bowland was a Royal hunting estate, it was in this inn that the laws of "Vert" or venison were passed and justice meted out' the ancient cout room still exists above the bar
The ancient stone built village of Slaidburn lies beside the River Hodder, one of the major tributaries of the River Ribble, the Hark to Bounty pictured here lies at the centre of the village which has been considered since ancient time as The Capital of Bowland. The inn dates back to the 11th Century when Bowland was a Royal hunting estate, it was in this inn that the laws of "Vert" or venison were passed and justice meted out' the ancient cout room still exists above the bar
Whitendale Hanging Stones are a collection of wind eroded gritstone boulders or outcrops. Situtated on remote moorland to the north of Dunsop Bridge in Bowland they are the nearest feature to the true centre of England
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Narrow Guage Railway affectionately known as "Lal Ratty" was opened in May 1875 to carry iron ore from Boot to the coast at Ravenglass. Quarrying ceased in 1953 and the miniature railway is now a major tourist attraction. The engine pictured above at Dalegarth Station is The Northern Rock which first saw service in 1976
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Mastiles Lane a green lane or ancient right of way runs from Malham Tarn across Mastiles Moor to Kilnsey in Wharfedale
Broxup House is a Grade 2 listed building at the centre of the village of Holden in the Ribble Valley. The date on the lintel above the entrance is 1687
A unique way of utilising an old telephone box in the South Lakeland village of Oxen Park in the Rusland Valley. The box has been stocked with maps and books of all subjects from history to nature all relative to the area.
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Belle Grange a large isolated house lies on the western shore of Windermere a mile south of Wray Castle. On the 13th June 1930, it is reputed that Sir Henry Segrave was taken here after his ill fated attempt at the world water speed record. Sir Henry reached a speed of 98.76 MPH in his boat Miss England before hitting a log, he died before reaching hospital.
Captain Fraser's Folly overlooks the ferry terminal at Uig on the west coast of Skye in Scotland. The tower is named after The landlord of The Kilmuir Estates in the time of the Highland Clearances. The tower was apparently occupied until the early 1950's
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Slaters Bridge over the River Brathay in Little Langdale. Slaters Bridge is unique in having two spans the one here in the foreground is a packhorse bridge the one behind is a clapper bridge
Brennand Tarn is the only natural tarn of any size on the Bowland Fells. The cigar shaped tarn is situated in a narrow col at the head of Tarn Clough between Whins Fell and Brennand Great Hill. This shot was taken looking west and at the time of taking was home to a family of Canada Geese
Brennand Tarn is the only natural tarn of any size on the Bowland Fells. The cigar shaped tarn is situated in a narrow col at the head of Tarn Clough between Whins Fell and Brennand Great Hill. This shot was taken looking east and at the time of taking was home to a family of Canada Geese. Legend has it that the Gold Plate from Whalley Abbey was hidden here during the Dissolution of The Monasteries
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Gravestones in the churchyard of Thomas a Becket church in Heptonstall, Yorkshire
Walking on Hell Gill Pike a shoulder of Little Carrs in the Coniston Fells. Looking north-west across the void containing Wrynose Pass to Cold Pike, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags