Kingsdale
From Wikishire
Kingsdale is a valley on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The name Kingsdale derives from a combination of Old Norse and Old English (Kyen and Dael)which means The valley where the cows were kept.[1]
It is defined by the hills of Whernside to its east and Gragareth to its west.[2] Kingsdale is drained by the south-westward flowing Kingsdale Beck which assumes the name River Twiss before joining the River Doe at Ingleton to become the River Greta.[3] The single minor public road which serves the valley is followed by the Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way.[4] There are several nationally important caves within the valley and the impressive resurgence of Keld Head.
References
- ↑ Chrystal, Paul (2017). The place names of Yorkshire; cities, towns, rivers and dales. Catrine: Stenlake. p. 50. ISBN 9781840337532.
- ↑ "Weekend Walk: Turbary Road & Kingsdale". The Yorkshire Post. 28 January 2017. https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/walks-and-cycling/weekend-walk-turbary-road-kingsdale-1-8357766. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ Chrystal, Paul (2017). The place names of Yorkshire; cities, towns, rivers and dales. Catrine: Stenlake. p. 103. ISBN 9781840337532.
- ↑ Ordnance Survey 1:63,360 scale Touring Map Yorkshire Dales
Outside links
- Location map: 54°11’31"N, 2°27’40"W
