The phenomenon can occur when low water levels means it runs into cracks and gaps in the limestone before surfacing again further downstream. This might not be a proper drought, but what do you remember the droughts of Yorkshire' s past? Email [email protected].
5. Water
The water has vanished down cracks and gaps in the rock at the bottom of the river.
6. Yockenthwaite
Robin and Karran, Eames, (correct) of Halifax, exploring the dry riverbed of the River Wharfe close to Top House Farm, Yockenthwaite, North Yorkshire.
7. A rare chance
It's not too often you get the chance to walk along the river bed!
8. Wet weather on the way
Wet weather is expected in the next few days, so the river shouldn't look like that for too long