The Yorkshire Water reservoir near Ripponden in Calderdale has dried to a point where an ancient packhorse bridge has been exposed and the bed of what was once a lake now resembles a desert landscape.
The Envrionment Agency has confirmed that Yorkshire is now in drought status.
1. Drought
Low water levels at Baitings Reservoir reveal an ancient pack horse bridge. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong
2. Drought
People walk on the dried out bed at Baitings Reservoir as low water levels continue. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong
3. Drought
People walk on the dried out bed at Baitings Reservoir. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong
4. Drought
People walk on the dried out bed at Baitings Reservoir. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong