Clints Collection

Llimestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)
MAB-197 Limestone pavement above Malham Cove Yorkshire Dales, UK Limestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)

Limestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)
MAB-196 Limestone pavement above Malham Cove Yorkshire Dales, UK Limestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)

Europe, England, North Yorkshire, Ingleton, Twistleton Scars

Picture No. 12010253
Souther Scales - View of Whernside - Yorkshire - UK Date:

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A solitary tree growing out of a limestone pavement on Malham Ings

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A solitary tree growing out of a limestone pavement on Malham Ings

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A tree growing out of limestone pavement

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Lone tree on Gordale Scar

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Lone tree on Gordale Scar

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A solitary tree growing out of a limestone pavement on Malham Ings

Road Along The Burren Coastline Region; County Clare, Ireland

Picture No. 11981465
Gait Barrows - Limestone Pavement - Cumbria - UK Date:

Newbiggin Crag Limetstone Pavement
Weathered limestone on the hillside overlooking Morecambe Bay in teh north of the UK

Picture No. 10899486
High altitude grazed limestone pavement Date:

Whitebeam Tree - in flower, on limestone pavement, the Burren, Eire
ROG-13987 Whitebeam Tree - in flower, on limestone pavement, the Burren, Eire Sorbus aria Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Stone Bramble - in limestone pavement, the Burren, Eire
ROG-13980 Stone Bramble - in limestone pavement the Burren, Eire Rubus saxatilis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Limestone Pavement - Malham - Yorkshire - UK
DAC-599 Limestone Pavement Malham - Yorkshire - UK David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Falcon Clints, by the River Tees, County Durham, England. This outcrop is dolerite and part of Whin Sill, on the South Durham moorlands. Date: BC

Limestone pavement above Malham Cove - Malham - Yorkshire Dales National Park - North Yorkshire - UK
ROG-13881 Limestone pavement above Malham Cove Malham - Yorkshire Dales National Park - North Yorkshire - UK Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The breathtaking limestone pavement above Malham Cove in North Yorkshire, England has been shaped by the relentless force of acid rain. As a result, clints - lumps of limestone - and grykes - the gaps in between - have formed a unique landscape that is home to many rare and unusual plants. Within these grykes, an entire ecosystem thrives, providing habitat for various species including the exquisite hart's tongue ferns. These resilient plants have adapted to survive in this harsh environment, their vibrant green fronds adding a touch of beauty to the rugged terrain. Located in Ingleton's Twistleton Scars, this captivating scene showcases nature's ability to endure and flourish even amidst adversity. The eroded clints stand as silent witnesses to centuries of weathering and erosion caused by acid rain. As you explore this picturesque region of Europe, it becomes evident why these limestone pavements are considered natural wonders. The intricate patterns created by the interplay between clints and grykes are truly mesmerizing; each crevice tells its own story carved into stone over countless years. Photographs capture moments frozen in time: Picture No. 12010253 reveals the grandeur of this geological masterpiece while Picture No. 11981465 offers a closer look at the delicate ferns thriving within their rocky homes. Let your senses be immersed as you venture through North Yorkshire's Twistleton Scars; feel the coolness underfoot as you step onto GRH0751709 or GRH0751708, two distinct clint formations that invite exploration with every stride taken. Nature enthusiasts will find solace among these ancient rocks; CWN07621007 beckons with its hidden treasures while CWN07621006 whispers secrets only revealed upon careful observation. Inhale deeply and let your imagination soar as you traverse GRH08521019 – breathe in history etched into every pore of these majestic cliffs.