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Sunday, 10 February 2019

Three angles on Lower Laithe


Lower Laithe Reservoir, west of Haworth, was constructed in the 1920s by building a dam across the Sladen valley, just above where Sladen Beck joins the River Wharfe. It supplies water to Keighley and the surrounding area. It is a noticeable landmark when seen from the higher moorland around it.

The valve tower is quite distinctive - and its walkway provides a roost for flocks of black-headed gulls.


There was hardly a breath of wind when I was walking there, so there were some interesting reflections in the water.


5 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos. The stonewalls are stunning the way they dress the landscape.

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  2. The handsome dressed stone wall appears to surround the entire reservoir.

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  3. I love that meandering wall in the last pic!

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  4. While sheep and gulls ignore you, they just don't know they're about to become immortalized in your art! I love the last one best!

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