Bolton Abbey Bridge

The name Strid Wood might give a clue to the presence of trees and it's on the road side edge of the wood so it's not exactly in the depths of a forest. I thought it was an attractive little site, cafe next door, lovely walks especially seeing The Strid itself, Bolton Abbey and a scenic bus ride to Grassington. What's not to like? 

The River Wharfe is beautiful, the strid is definitely a part of it to show respect to-it is a cauldron of danger☹️. The whole area is beautiful. Last year was the first time in decades I’ve not visited.

We have only visited once, not long after we bought our first van. The arch was certainly interesting for a novice.😱 We really enjoyed the site and didn’t find the trees overpowering. The walking direct from the site was superb. Our MH will fit through the arch, so will have to visit again in the near future. Didn’t know about the bus to Grassington, that sounds good.

We went to the BA site once with our coachbuilt MH. It was only 3m high so went through the arch OK although I think we folded the mirrors.

I was watching this video just now. Scary stuff!

https://youtu.be/mCSUmwP02T8

Scary indeed. It looks so innocent.

Mmm, I'm glad I wasn't tempted to leap across it!

It has been quite a few years since we have done Strid Wood site ,both couples we were with are no longer alive  

One day we (as one does)were observing an arrival making a complete hash of getting on a pitch After about 8/9 attempts ,it was if  a coordinated signal had been given as I think it was five? of us all appeared from our c/vans at the same time to assist

Nice vid Tinny👍🏻, I talked to a Ranger many years ago & he said it was very, very deep & shaped like a Tulip with overhangs either side & boulders within the tulip shape that periodically snags branches & batters them to matchwood with just the force of water. Apparently it has a washing machine effect☹️.

Bolton Abbey is one of our favourite sites not least because we were married at nearby Barden Tower (which also does a fabulous Sunday lunch) so we tend to go to this site around anniversary time. The strid is notorious for people jumping, and missing.... i used to live further down Wharfedale so (pre caravanning days) Bolton Abbey was only a 35/40 minute drive. If the OP is a bit nervous about the arch i suggest trying the clubs site at Grassington, there are also non club sites in the area, (yes, really). 

Same here Rocky, it’s one of our favourite days out. We shall get there this year fingers crossed.

The Strid is an amazing bit of geology. It’s like watching a boiling cauldron with all the currents underneath, and the depths of the underwater pots. When we first started visiting, it wasn’t uncommon to see dead sheep lower down the river that had fallen in and drowned. Not so common nowadays. Tends to be silly humans giving it scant respect instead. We made two visits to BA Site a few years ago, in December. Huge storm while we were there first time, difference in level of river one week to next was in metres.

Its a great wild swimming location as well in Summer. Downstream of the Strid though 😱