The Doubler Stones are two rock formations that can found on the western edge of Rombalds Moor, just east of the village of Silsden in West Yorkshire. Their unusual shape is caused by the top being made of hard gritstone…

The Doubler Stones are two rock formations that can found on the western edge of Rombalds Moor, just east of the village of Silsden in West Yorkshire. Their unusual shape is caused by the top being made of hard gritstone…
Embsay Reservoir is located above the village of Embsay, north of Skipton, North Yorkshire. Constructed between 1904 and 1910 to provide a continuous source of clean drinking water to Skipton, it was opened on 21 June 1910 to a crowd…
Cononley Lead Mine is a grade II listed site located just outside the village of Cononley in West Yorkshire. It is not known exactly when lead mining began in the area. There is reference to lead in the region as…
The road between the villages of Eshton and Airton in the southern Yorkshire Dales affords some beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. I had seen some photos online of trees in the area and was struck by one particular copse,…
Winskill Stones is a nature reserve above the villages of Langcliffe and Stainforth in the Yorkshire Dales. The reserve is owned by Plantlife, who bought the area to stop the extraction of the limestone and to protect the varied flora…
St Andrew’s Church, Blubberhouses, is a small chapel on the edge of the village near Fewston, North Yorkshire. It sits part way up a hill, allowing a number of different views of both the church and the surrounding countryside. The…
Brimham Rocks is a National Trust site near Summerbridge in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. The strange rock formations make for an interesting photography subject, whilst the views across the surrounding countryside are great for landscape photographers. This is also a fantastic…
The Arthington Viaduct makes a good sunrise photography location. Also known as the Wharfedale Viaduct or the Castley Viaduct, it was built in c.1849 and is a Grade II listed structure¹. It is located near the village of Arthington, between…
The seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North Yorkshire provides a wealth of photo opportunities. The Victorian pier reflects beautifully in the shallow water at low tide. There are great sunset shots to be had along the beach. Action shots can…
Twistleton Scar End is a limestone pavement above Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales. A number of windswept trees dot the landscape, making for good photo opportunities. The best times to visit are around sunrise or sunset. Alternatively you could visit…