Pool-in-Wharfedale

Pool-in-Wharfedale

Pool in Wharfedale is a village in the Lower Wharfedale area, 10 miles north of Leeds city centre and 2 miles east of the larger Otley. It is in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire and within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It is in the LS21 (Otley) postcode district. Pool is connected with the rest of West Yorkshire and surrounding areas by trunk roads and buses. Pool's railway station, which linked the village to Leeds, was closed as part of the Beeching cuts.

Pool is a scenic village which enjoys views in most directions including The Chevin, the Arthington viaduct and Almscliffe Crag. Running on the outskirts of Pool is the River Wharfe, which is prone to flooding during the wetter periods of the year. Nearby is Pool Bank, a well-known steep hill.

The village amenities include two pubs, a post office, a garage, one primary school, a petrol station, a sports and social club and the village hall. It also has two parks and miles of riverside walks.

In recent years the village has rapidly increased in size with the construction of many new homes.

External links

* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/WRY/Otley/index.html The Ancient Parish of Otley] at GENUKI: Pool was in this parish


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