After the exertions of yesterday’s long walk I am under strict instruction that today’s should be no more than seven miles long, include sections of shade, inclines should be kept…
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Roaming Around From Reeth
So far on this tour we have had really good weather, so it was disappointing to wake to low cloud yesterday. Normally at this time of year such cloud burns…
Read MoreRichmond Racecourse from Hudswell
Today we decide to walk from the site rather than take the car; I like to have a couple of days each week when I don’t drive. We leave the…
Read MoreWalking around Grinton’s Lead Mines
Today is our first full day on Scar Close CL; we spent yesterday on the move from Holly Tree Cottage CL. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Upper Denby; the site…
Read MoreOn The Moor Bagging Trig Points
After yesterday’s exertions in the heat Lynnie has decided she needs a day off and declines joining me on my exploration today. I think it may have been my muttering…
Read MoreMarsden Moor and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Having walked through Marsden a couple of days ago we decide to make it our starting point for today’s walk. It is a fine sunny day and I have plans to…
Read MoreA Sunny Stroll to Hoylandswaine from Holly Tree Cottage CL
After yesterday’s long trek Lynnie has requested a shorter walk today. On a couple of my morning walks from Holly Tree Cottage CL, in Upper Denby, I have walked down…
Read MoreWessenden Valley – Eight Reservoirs and a Trig Pillar
Towards the end of yesterday’s walk we stopped to take in the view down the Wessenden Valley, it looked absolutely stunning. Today the weather is again set fair so we…
Read MoreUp Black Hill and a Trudge Across the Moor
For much of our walk from Digley Reservoir yesterday Black Hill dominated the view. At one point I wondered if it would be possible to make a diversion to pop…
Read MoreExploring Last of The Summer Wine Country
After our stroll around Upper Denby we are out today exploring a bit more of the local area. Many years ago we briefly visited the nearby town of Holmfirth, which…
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