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

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