Crimple Valley Viaduct

Rising above the lush greenery of the Crimple Valley, this 1848 engineering marvel features 31 magnificent arches and soars 110 feet above the ground. It’s not just a railway structure—it’s a defining feature of Harrogate, blending historical grandeur with the natural beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside.

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The Crimple Valley Viaduct's stone structure bathed in sunlight. Arches rise from sturdy pillars, their shadows striping the textured walls. The golden hue of the stone contrasts with the soft arch shadows, evoking a sense of historic grandeur.
View to Crimple Viaduct through trees
The distant Crimple Viaduct through trees
Bales of hay in the Crimple Valley with the Crimple Viaduct in the distance
The Crimple Valley Viaduct's stone structure bathed in sunlight. Arches rise from sturdy pillars, their shadows striping the textured walls. The golden hue of the stone contrasts with the soft arch shadows, evoking a sense of historic grandeur.
Sunbeams through mist illuminate sheep and the Crimple Viaduct
Looking up towards the Crimple Valley Viaduct through a autumn leaved oak tree
Crimple Valley Viaduct on a frosty winter morning
Two trees with the snow covered river Crimple and Crimple Viaduct in the background
Trees frame the Crimple Viaduct on a cold winter day
A train passes over the Crimple Valley Viaduct on a cold winter day
A train passes over the Crimple Viaduct at night framed by trees
In the Crimple Valley, a misty scene unfolds with silhouetted trees in the foreground, their leaves a golden brown. Behind the trees, the Crimple Valley Viaduct's arches loom, bathed in a soft glow of light pierces the fog, as a train passes over the viaduct creating an ethereal atmosphere.

Ancient Woodland

An exploration of a rugged ancient woodland in North Yorkshire. Spanning over 15 years, these photographs chronicle the changing moods and seasons of a timeless forest. 

Ancient Woodland A tranquil scene within an ancient North Yorkshire woodland, dominated by a soft, dense mist blanketing the landscape. Foreground features a moss-covered rock ledge, framed by slender, bare-branched trees and delicate ferns. The ethereal haze imparts a serene, otherworldly quality.
North Yorkshire's Wild Moorlands Moorland pathway lined with flagstones meandering through a heather-covered moorland in North Yorkshire. The purple heather is in bloom, and the sky above is dimming, suggesting dusk, with a soft glow from the setting sun. A pale moon is visible in the sky. The ground on either side of the path is lush with grass and wet in places, reflecting the tranquil, natural setting.

North Yorkshire's Wild Moorlands

The moors unfold in quiet desolation, a stark reminder of nature's unforgiving beauty. This barren land, shaped by the relentless elements, stretches endlessly beneath brooding skies. The windswept heather, ancient stones, and wide, empty horizons create a landscape that invites deep reflection, a place steeped in haunting solitude.

The Crimple Valley

Nestled at Harrogate’s southern edge, this Special Landscape Area is known locally for its scenic walks and lush fields. As the pressures of development grow, the need to preserve this tranquil haven becomes ever more urgent.

The Crimple Valley A vast wheat field, ripe and golden-brown, stretches under a dramatic sky over the Crimple Valley. A pathway cuts through the centre, leading towards distant hills dotted with trees. The sky is a mix of dark storm clouds and brighter patches where sunlight breaks through, highlighting the wheat's rich colour and creating a scene of imminent weather change, contrasting the tranquillity of the rural landscape.
Nightscapes A solitary tree stands in the serene countryside of North Yorkshire at night. Rolling hills frame a tranquil reservoir, its surface reflecting the light of a near-full moon nestled on the horizon. Above, a clear sky reveals the Milky Way's cosmic splendour, stars dotting the expanse. A stone wall gently meanders across the grassy foreground.

Nightscapes

The magical world of North Yorkshire under the night sky. From comets streaking above the Crimple Valley Viaduct to the moon setting over remote reservoirs and the Northern Lights dancing in the distance.

Fluid

An exploration of stark contrasts between the sea and the shore. This collection of black-and-white seascapes highlights the natural drama of ocean waves meeting jagged rocks in an elegant dance of fluid motion.

Fluid A monochrome seascape depicts a smooth mist over the water, with jagged rocks in the foreground. In the distance, a mountain looms beneath brooding clouds, creating a serene and dramatic atmosphere.
Harrogate Landscapes

Harrogate Landscapes

A collection of landscape images of the diverse scenery in and around Harrogate

Yorkshire Dales

A landscape patiently shaped by the forces of time and weather. The worn stones, weather-beaten trees, and vast skies speak of endurance and quiet resilience. Every scene reflects the slow, deliberate processes that have carved out these rugged terrains, reminding us of nature’s timeless power and the way it continually molds the earth.

Yorkshire Dales In the Yorkshire Dales, a solitary tree stands defiant amidst limestone pavement. Its twisted branches silhouette against a dramatic backdrop of rosy sunset hues and brooding grey clouds. The rugged terrain conveys a sense of serene endurance.
School Run

School Run

Through the changing seasons and years, a short wooded path becomes the backdrop to everyday life. What seems like the same daily walk reveals the quiet, evolving beauty of a journey repeated over many years. 

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