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 Gunthwaite Lane to Gunthwaite Hall Farm and have told Lynnie about the magnificent barn there. So that is the route we take for the start of our walk.
Tag: Emley Moor Tower
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Up 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 up to the top and bag the trig point, but I have previous in that regard from a walk in the Dales last year and Lynnie has become wary when we deviate uphill. Its not that Lynnie minds an ascent, she just likes to know when it is coming.
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Spies and Pies on a walk from Upper Denby
Having spent a few weeks at home we are on the road again! This time we are heading north to West Yorkshire, we planned this trip in January and I have been looking forward to it ever since. After four hours of driving it is a relief to arrive at Holly Tree Cottage CL. We receive a very warm welcome from the CL owners Alison and Ashley and after setting up go for a pleasant evening stroll.
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