Pool in Wharfedale is a village in the Lower Wharfedale area just 10 miles north of Leeds and 2 miles east of the larger Otley. It is in the metropolitan borough of Leeds and the county of West Yorkshire and within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It 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 consists of the following amenities: 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 beautiful riverside walks. The village has a thriving community, with a very active sports and social scene. In recent years the village has rapidly increased in both size and popularity with the construction of new homes and the success of the local school in the league tables. Both factors have drawn more people to the area.
External links
- The Ancient Parish of Otley. GENUKI. Retrieved on 2007-10-29. Pool was in this parish
