The last time we stayed at Hall Croft CL we had our old Labrador Dexter travelling with us and because he was unable to walk long distances I spent most of the trip heading out …
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County: West Yorkshire
On Ilkley Moor
A trip to Ilkley would not be complete without a walk on Ilkley Moor, as we all know the moor became famous as the inspiration for the folk song “On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘at” and …
Continue readingA Walk to Addingham from Hall Croft CL
When walking to Beamsley Beacon a couple of days ago I went via Addingham, having seen the photos Lynnie is keen to revisit, I last took her there soon after we met.
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Today I am again walking from Hall Croft CL with Crosby whilst Lynnie and Dexter have a relaxing day around the caravan. Leaving the site I turn left and follow the pavement besides the A65 …
Continue readingRevisiting Beamsley Beacon after Forty Years
Yesterday after ten nights at Domo CL we headed across the Pennines to Hall Croft CL situated between Ilkley and Addingham. We haven’t visited this site before and it is serving as a stop off …
Continue readingOn 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 about walking across a moor …
Continue readingMarsden 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 bag another Ordnance Survey trig …
Continue readingA 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 Gunthwaite Lane to Gunthwaite Hall …
Continue readingWessenden 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 head back to the car …
Continue readingUp 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 …
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