Footbridge over Posforth Gill Beck in The Valley of Desolation, near Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire Dales, England, UK.

Footbridge over Posforth Gill Beck in The Valley of Desolation, near Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire Dales, England, UK.

The Valley of Desolation near Bolton Abbey was so named after a very destructive storm occurred over Barden Fell in 1836. Strong winds, heavy rain, lightning and flash floods caused huge damage leaving many of the original oaks uprooted. Over many years, the indications of damage have disappeared as natural re growth has taken place.

Photographed 5th July 2024.