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~Grassington and Hebden~

19th May 2013

River Wharfe

River Wharfe

Scroll down for photos and a description of the walk....

Grassington Farmers Market

Grassington

For some unknown reason, we have not been to Grassington before. One of life's little mysteries.

Cobblestones Cafe Grassington Flowers

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We started by taking lunch in Cobblestones Cafe (right of Bluebell). Many of the houses in Grassington are well presented. It's bright and dry and somewhat more suitable than the day before.

Water Pump Grassington The Woggins
Water Pump
The Woggins

By the time we had finished our meal, the sun was out. The pump is restored and runs continually. The Woggins is a narrow passageway behind the main street.

Chamber End Fold

Chamber End Fold

High Lane Sign High Lane Grassington

High Lane

Our chosen walk route took us out of Grassington, in a south-easterly direction, on High Lane in the direction of Hebden. Generally a very pleasant walk along the lane and then across fields, just a bit boggy in places.

Elbolton Hill

Elbolton Hill

Elbolton Hill, seen here in front of Burnsall & Thorpe Fell, is one of the Cracoe Reef Knolls. Basically they are carboniferous limestone structures. Very old and worth further reading, if you have the time.

Wise House

Wise House

Wise House is the ruin further up the slope. The most usunual thing in this photo, after the last ten days, is the blue sky.

Chaffinch

Lady Chaffinch - Nest Builder

Hebden Signpost Hebden
Directions
Hebden

In Hebden, there is a pub - The Clarendon, a Post Office / Shop and a Tea Room (in the old school). We passed them all and headed down Hebden Gill for the Wharfe.

Suspension Bridge over the Wharfe

The Suspension Bridge

We didn't need the bridge, which takes a path to Burnsall as we stayed on the north bank for the path back to Grassington.

Anglers Dales Way
River Wharfe
Dales Way Footpath

The anglers are directly beneath local power lines and a sign that advises against rod work in the vicinity. Nearest the camera, the chap is possibly texting home with news about supplies for the table. There's plenty to see along the riverbank.

Chaffinch

Chaffinch

Ducklings

Ducklings

Redstart

Redstart

Goosander

Goosander

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones to Linton

One option is to cross the river and walk past the church before re-crossing for Grassington, but not today.

Black Horse Hotel Grassington

Black Horse Hotel

Back in Grassington and it's very busy.

Main Street Grassington

Main Street, Grassington

Walkers: Karen and Me.

Time taken: 2hrs 40mins over a distance of about 5 miles.

Route: Grassington Main Street, High Lane, fields to Hebden, Hebden Gill to the suspension bridge, River Wharfe back to Grassington.

Weather and Conditions: Overcast, clearing to a pleasant day with plenty of sunshine.

Richard's Refreshment Review: Cobblestones Cafe is excellent! And joins the list of "highly recommendeds" on this website. There isn't actually a list, but there will be, one day. The link goes to TripAdvisor and may not be always active.

All photos copyright Richard Ratcliffe 2013 ©

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