Lindley Wood in drought

This is Lindley Wood reservoir in drought. It hasn't rained properly for a few weeks now, and the four reservoirs in the nearby Washburn Valley are low. I took this shot from the bridge over the reservoir and you can just see me as a tiny dot. The river Washburn is flowing into the little water … Continue reading Lindley Wood in drought

The Flood

Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2025 brings you peace and prosperity! I live very close to the river Wharfe. Mostly it is quite wide, but sluggish and passes under the ancient bridge in the town where I live. From the bridge it flows down past the park and childrens play area, and onwards eventually … Continue reading The Flood

The Fisherman

One of the lovely things about living near a river is you see all sorts of sights. The other day I was at Bolton Abbey - a local 'beauty spot' - although all of the river Wharfe is a 'beauty spot' in my opinion. I was photographing the ruins and decided to take a break. … Continue reading The Fisherman

Yockenthwaite Circle

This is the little stone circle at Yockenthwaite (isn't that a gorgeous name?) at the side of the river Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. No one is really sure what it is but most folk think it is a ring cairn or burial cairn. It has been here for about 45 centuries. Yockenthwaite … Continue reading Yockenthwaite Circle

The Strid

The Strid This is the 'Strid' on the river Wharfe, just upstream of Bolton Abbey in beautiful North Yorkshire. Most people from these parts know of the 'Strid', it has a deadly reputation. It looks an easy leap from one side to the next, but the boulders are slippery and the current fierce - if … Continue reading The Strid