Two Dogs and an Awning

Tag: Hickling Basin

  • A Stroll Along The Grantham Canal

    A Stroll Along The Grantham Canal

    It is grey and overcast and the forecast is for rain later, we therefore decide to take an early wander and then pack up and head home. We have been away on tour for twenty-three nights, so getting back home a day earlier to catch up with chores in the garden seems like a good idea.

    We start our walk by heading past the farm shop on site and continuing along the broad track until we meet the footpaths that cross it. Turning right we walk down to the small wooden bridge over the ditch and then turn left to follow the path towards Colston Bassett.
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  • Flower Pot Horses?

    Flower Pot Horses?

    We always find leaving the Dales difficult, in the past we have been known to suddenly extend our stay by a few days. But this time around we need to be heading south so reluctantly pack up.

    Whilst we have been staying in Settle there has been a wonderful display of flowerpot characters. We have encountered similar events elsewhere over the years and they are usually limited to variations on the Flowerpot Men theme. The good people of Settle have really gone to town and our favourites are a horse and a dalek.
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