The Wortley Leppings
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Wortley Leppings by Dave Pickersgill as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Dave Pickersgill Taken: 17 Oct 2014
This is an ancient crossing point. Originally called the “Wortley Leppings”, the old wooden bridge has long been replaced. When the river is low, “The Leppings” are passable with care. It is also possible to see the paved surface of the ford.