Two Dogs and an Awning

Tag: Yorkshire Dales

  • The Norber Erratics

    The Norber Erratics

    A few months ago we did an interesting walk in the Yorkshire Dales from Clapham to Crummock Dale. Later when reading a walking book it transpired that we had been close to a geological phenomenon known as the Norber Erratics. So today, our last day in the Dales in 2015, we decide to explore and see if it is as spectacular as reported.

    Our walk starts from the Dales National Park car park in the centre of Clapham. From here we turn right up the lane heading towards the village church, on reaching the church we veer right to pass through two tunnels and proceed uphill on the rough walled track.
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  • From Reeth to Maiden Castle and Grinton

    From Reeth to Maiden Castle and Grinton

    It is yet another misty autumnal morning with the sun doing it’s best to break through. It is also another day when I have to do some work before we head off. This is becoming a regular feature of our touring this year, but sitting in the awning working beats commuting to London any day of the week!

    When we drove through Reeth a couple of days ago we agreed that it was a place we should visit. So we take the short drive up Swaledale and park on the green in the centre of the village.
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  • A Walk From Keld to Tan Hill

    A Walk From Keld to Tan Hill

    Since we started our adventures in the Unicorn we have visited many parts of England and Wales, but the place we visit most frequently is the Yorkshire Dales. When the children were young we visited many times and had some wonderful holidays in the area. There are parts of the Dales that we know really well, and others that we have hardly ventured into.

    Swaledale is an area we don’t know well. We visited Muker last year and did a stunning circular walk to Keld but apart from that I cannot recall being here. The drive up the Dale from Hudswell is glorious and we make a note to return to Reeth later in the week, time is short today as we need to drive all the way up to Keld to start our walk.
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  • There Is No Better Place To Be!

    There Is No Better Place To Be!

    Earlier in the year when we were planning this trip Lynnie asked if I fancied eating anywhere special on my birthday. A stupid question really, there was only ever going to be one answer, The Little House Restaurant in Settle. It ticks all the boxes for me, the food is outstanding, the service could not be more attentive and it also means that we can spend an evening with our dear friends Maurice, Jane and Carlos.
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  • Back on the Pony Track

    Back on the Pony Track

    Today’s walk is a slightly easier version of one that we tackled last year. Then chatting to young Mr Jones on Abergwynant Farm site we talked about walking up the distant Cadair Idris, he told me how to get their on foot from the farm. It was a stunning walk and one that will never be forgotten, not least for the precipitous drops, the type that has a Freddy on his hands and knees.
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