Thursday 23 November 2017

Grassington moor and Grimwith reservoir.



Setting off on a frosty morning from Hebden (Wharfedale) not Hebden Bridge.




Walking up the picturesque Hebden Beck

Following like sheep to the sunniest place



Walking along part of the leadmining trail on Grassington moor....


Walking along part of the lead-mining trail 
on Grassington moor....


... which has an extensive flue system....


... leading to the chimney on the top of the moor.




The chimney has been restored and stands 40m high...


... in front of a little reservoir used to flush out the flues.

More evidence of the lead-mining 



Blea Beck flowing into Grimwith reservoir...



...providing a nice lunch spot



looking back to Grassington moor



The walk continued for a circuit of the reservoir


The sailing club


The reservoir was surprisingly low 
considering the recent heavy rains


A final crossing of the dam before dropping back down to Hebden

Thursday 9 November 2017

Day 7, the final day Appleby to Preston - Bilsborrow to Preston 10miles 250ft. Total Walk 90miles 9950ft ascent


Owd Nells Tavern on the Lancaster Canal side at Bilsborrow


Some interesting reflections in the lovely still sunshine



Even a few sailing the canal attracted by the sunshine


Moons Bridge marina at Woodplumton


Spot the kingfisher if you can!


Blackleach moorings - familiar to some of us


Anderton House near Bartle


The Millenium Link locks in Ashton


Sculpture of implements used in canal building


The three locks to the River Ribble


Haslam Park in Ashton (Preston)

The End!

Monday 6 November 2017

Appleby to Preston - Day 6 Abbeystead to Bilsborrow 15.5miles 900ft ascent


Leaving Abbeystead alongside the reservoir


The overflow from the reservoir after heavy overnight rain


The memorial to the Abbeystead pumping station disaster of 1984


Looking back to Clougha fell and Grit fell


Perhaps the people living here shouldn't throw stones


I hope this wasn't the last person to walk through the estate


Forton M6 services, Heysham power station, Black Combe


Crossing the M6......


.....arriving at the Lancaster canal at Garstang



Barton Grange Garden Centre and marina


Arriving at Bilsborrow on the canal