Cottam Well Dale, Wolds

Cottam Well Dale

Thursday 15th January 2015

The Yorkshire Wolds are formed from chalk. The deep fertile valleys were cut by glaciers, but instead of rivers flowing through them, they are dry due to the porous nature of the chalk. Boundary fences consisting of hedges and trees quite often occur running along the middle of the valleys. Cottam Well Dale is located east of Sledmere village. With a low afternoon sun, the shadows from the trees emphasize the structure of the valleys. I even managed to include a dog and owner taking a stroll!