Leaving Swaledale

Leaving Swaledale

Originally uploaded by Dawnriser

The climb out of Swaledale up Crow Trees Hill is possibly tougher than the climb in. It’s
certainly longer. But the payoff is the view across the dale. This is
one shot looking west – the other direction is just as beautiful.

Anyone for a penny farthing?

Anyone for a penny farthing?

Originally uploaded by Dawnriser

I didn’t notice the sign on this tearoom until I came out of it. I
can’t imagine a penny farthing coping with the terrain round here.
I’m in Gunnerside and I’ve just had a Pot of Tea, Fruitcake and big slab of
Wensleydale Cheese.
A dear lady, who’s lived in the village for 16 years, told be about a
visit from the BBC when they filmed a story about the problems of
living in a remote rural community.
Now – on to Askrigg