August Bank Holiday loomed so we headed off for beautiful Wensleydale for a few days depending on the crazy weather.
Our first walk on Friday was superb, no rain, 6+ miles from West Witton to Redmire Force and stepping stones and the Chapel of the Knights Templar ruins.
PHOTOS ARE IN REVERSE.....OOPS!
REDMIRE FORCE
RIVER URE PANORAMA
DAY TWO - WENSLEYDALE SHOW
Another wonderful day at the show despite some rain and a bit of a thunderstorm, which we missed each time by eating in the big tent!
Loved all the usual animals but the highlight for me was Ben Atkinson, a professional stunt rider, horse trainer and Liberty artist from East Yorkshire, who was absolutely amazing and mesmerizing.
DAY THREE COVERDALE 6 MILE CIRCULAR WALK
We drove to Carlton in Coverdale and walked over the fields to West Scrafton, Swineside then along the banks of the River Cover, where we had a lovely lunch spot until it decided to rain. On to Gammersgill and back to Carlton. So lucky to miss some huge black clouds over the higher hills.
COWS BLOCKING OUR GATE
DAY FOUR, LAST DAY
We drove into Swaledale and did a 5 mile circular route from the late 17th century packhorse crossing at Ivelet Bridge across to Muker and back via a super flat walk along the River Swale. I point out flat as opposed to the first part of the walk which was not! A moaning Ani followed Roy uphill over mud trails and unsigned, undefined route until we reached the pretty village of Muker, lunch and a good seat and mood improved. A great walk really!
RIVER SWALE AND DIPPER
