Yorkshire Dales, update.

My route took me through Conistone, Kilnsey and up a steep gravel road over Malham moor, down to Malham itself. The sun was out and with the many lambs bouncing about, there was a feeling of something new to be discovered. Next through Kirkby Malham and then up over a number of windy moor lanes, descending down to Settle, alittle after 6pm. Cycling on to Giggleswick, and taking a quieter route, (rather than the main A65) headed towards Ingleton to stay at the YHA. On arrival, checking for my wallet realised it was missing and it was very likely in my walking coat pocket, back in the van. Also I had a heavier than expected set of panniers and felt I needed to return asap to the the van and sort this. The next day (Thursday) I cycled back the same route and discovered the wallet was in the place I guessed to be. I then decided to drive along the route after Ingleton, as my time was behind schedule. Driving up Scar end, along Thomton lane, was not unlike being on another planet. A barren wilderness with some limestone features ascending through a broad valley, then descending down a very steep road towards the village of Dent. I then decided to take the right turn, by the main sign post and head east via Deepdale, Cowgill and Hawes, to complete the Dales trip.

Modern depiction of St Alkelda, at parish church, Giggleswick.

One thought on “Yorkshire Dales, update.

  1. Hi Mark,
    I am really impressed with your blog, your writing is great and the photos too, you could possibly include a bit more about how you feel, especially positive feelings….I enjoyed…..was touched by…I think it gets the reader more involved and touches them too to hear how you felt about something….and of course negative ones too, people relate to those too…..otherwise it looks professional, your writing and photos! Great work, it must take quite a lot of time!

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