A Tribute to Yorkshire Heritage
This is Embsay Moor between Bolton Abbey and Embsay. It is looking north in the direction of Grassington. To the south of this photo is the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway which is run by enthusiasts for tourists and train enthusiasts. It is a beautiful part of the county, though an open cast mine diminishes the beauty of the view to the south.
Steam engine services run throughout the year on Sundays. In the summer, train services run every week. For timetable details see:
Windows to the Sky
Bolton Priory stands in an idyllic spot by the small village of Bolton Abbey on a sweeping bend of the River Wharfe. The priory is often referred to as Bolton Abbey, but its proper name is Bolton Priory.
Wharfedale in snapshot
The priory was founded in 1151 by Alice de Romille as a place for Augustinian canons – also known as the ‘Black Canons’. It took over 100 years to build and is an impressive display of architecture. Although partly destroyed during Henry VIII’s disolution of the monasteries, the main walls still stand, the old windows providing intriguing windows to the sky.
The Priory
The drama of light and dark.
Lower Wharfe Valley in Spring sunshine
The Daffodils are in the shade, but the sun hits the surrounding valleys. This is taken near Bolton Abbey looking north towards Barden
Daffodils in Sky
Beuatiful daffodils
Sun on Hill Top
This is looking towards Skipton and Embsay from near the Valley of Desolation
See also Images of Burnsall
Burnsall is a quintessential Yorkshire Dales village. It is surrounded by high fells offering great views of the village, river and landmark bridge. The three arched bridge crosses the River wharfe and provides an interesting focal point.
In the village there are a couple of pubs (including the Red Lion) and the excellent Burnsall cafe. The Burnsall Cafe offers excellent tea and teacakes and is welcoming to cyclists, walkers and just a local passer by.
This is a picture of Burnsall from the east on the road towards Hebden and Grassington. Burnsall fell is in the background.
It often rains around Burnsall, but, when the sun comes out it is worth the wait Here the patchy sun catches part of Burnsall Fell. The church is in the shade.
Burnsall makes a great location for cyclists. For more photos of cycling in Yorkshire Dales
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