What happened to the wind farm at Chelker Reservoir?

Those familiar with the moors surrounding Bradford will remember this sight - the third wind farm to be built in the UK, and the first to be taken down after a 'David and Goliath' victory for local people.

The four wind turbines were once sited on fields to the north of Chelker Reservoir, between Skipton and Addingham.

Erected in 1992, the 40m tall turbines were two-bladed and put in place to pump water from the River Wharfe to the reservoir, which is owned by Yorkshire Water,

In 2008 people from the local community railed against plans by utility company Kelda Group - owner of Yorkshire Water - to replace the turbines with larger ones, expressing concerns around health and safety and the harmful effect upon the environment.

Their views were backed by planners at Craven District Council.

The application to replace the turbines with two 125m (410ft) turbines - more than three times the height of the originals - was refused.

This was followed by a second application by Kelda in 2010 for three 80m (262ft) turbines, which was also turned down following various consultations and objections raised by English Heritage and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, as well as Draughton Parish Council and - last but not least - people pressure from local residents.

Another attempt followed, to install two 75m (246ft) turbines. This was also not successful.

English Heritage had warned that they would refer the plans to central Government if they were passed.

These failed attempts, and the widespread opposition, to expand the wind farm led to it being dismantled in 2013.

At the time, Peter Rigby, who set up the Parishioners Against the Chelker Turbines, said: "This is a real David versus Goliath victory for residents - and the democratic process won out. There was almost unanimous feeling among the parishes that the structures were not wanted in the area, famed for its natural beauty.

"We have been told it is the first time in Europe that a wind farm of this scale has been taken down and not replaced," said Peter.

English Heritage warned they would refer the plans to central Government if they were passed.

From this picture, taken in 2009, one turbine has had its blades removed. Plans to replace the structures would have been ongoing.

Chelker Reservoir was put into service in 1866 and serves the Bradford area. It's main inflow is the River Wharfe

The windswept area is popular with walkers, there being several routes across the moors that people can take which include the man-made reservoir, including a walk from Addingham to Bolton Abbey and Addingham to Haw Pike, which offers far-reaching views.