Route
Walk Leader | Michael |
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Route | Glasshouses – Smelthouses – Brimham Rocks and return along Nidderdale Way |
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Weather | Sunny periods, occasional showers, cold. |
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Walkers | Michael, Michelle, Ashley, Ron, Sandy, Evelyn and George B |
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Excuses | Carol - given up thinking of credible excuses Bernie - visiting elsewhere in North Yorkshire Michelle - recovering from a hard week’s work, and getting ready for the next hard week.
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Comments |
Very, very, very, very, very muddy throughout. Walk started along the bank of the river Nidder, partly following the Nidderdale Way. We crossed the river several times over very narrow bridges. Most of the stiles had doggie gates. Some minature ponies wanted their photos taken despite their owners fears that they might find it stressful. Lots of converted millhouses. At one, the millpond, which lay beneath a tall stone wall, was now a large duck pond. There was a Swedish flag flying at the front of the house. Heap of turnips at roadside. Lunch under a holly bush in a sheltered clearing. We discussed infinity. After lunch navigation was made difficult by a plethora of paths. We had to track back about half a mile to find the path that we wanted.Interesting gritstone rock formations at Brimham Hill including Idol, Eagle, Druid’s writing table, the Dancing Bear, Rocking stones, Anvil, Cannon, Flower Pot, Guard Dog. Those of us lacking in imagination were not totally convinced at the resemblances. Friendly lady with Sheltie dog at visitor centre. Good view of the Menwith Balls – US Intelligence base. Sandy climbed a rock and had her photo taken. Blue Ferrari seen entering the car park. Saw a flock of posing sheep about to be fed. Owner said that they were Ryelands ( native British breed) from Herefordshire. Ref www.ryelandfbs.com. They did not look as stupid as other breeds of sheep. Old Morris Minor (circa 1970) spotted under a tree – Ron thought it was suitable for renovation. Another duck pond, this time with a small wooden duckhouse. Speculated that this was the residence of the local MP (Conservative?). Well stored firewood in neatly constructed cages with sturdy covers. Vital Statistics: Total distance: 8.8 miles Wildlife / Flora / Animals: Birds :dipper (on a rock in the river), muddy geese, lots of ducks, guinea fowl, long tailed tit. Mammals: Ryeland sheep (native British breed), one rabbit. Flora: minature cyclamen, snowdrops, yellowdrops(?)
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Meal | ||||
Bowes Incline Hotel – food good, but a long wait for it to appear.
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Photo Gallery |
Warming up
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February walkers minus one |
Bridge |
River Nidd
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Miniatures |
Tasty camera
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Duck pond |
Geese |
Lunch |
Woods
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Ashley poses at Brimham rocks
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Meerkat rocks?
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Strength |
Dancing bear |
Flowerpot |
Rock panorama |
Farts at Brimham |
Ryeland Sheep |
Spring Flowers |