This livestock watering point had become poached (churned up by the livestock) and fine sediment along with livestock excreta could therefore enter the watercourse). Copyright NYMNPA.
The official blog for the North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors – forged by nature, shaped by generations. Come and explore our National Park – 554 square miles of secluded dales, magical moors, ancient woodland, historic sites and 26 miles of stunning coastline, all easily reached from York, Teesside and County Durham. Read about our work here, and then pay us a visit!
The official blog for the North York Moors National Park 
