Walk: | Airton, Malham, Malham Cove, Watlowes, Street Gate, Gordale Scar, Weets Top, Airton | ||
Start Point: | Airton car park | Grid Ref: | SD 903 592 |
Distance: | 12 miles | Ascent: | 2,500 feet |
Weather: | A dry but cold day | ||
Accompanied by: |
Ray (leader), John D, Eric |
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Comments: | A pleasant walk but the descent of Gordale Scar wasn't easy. |
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Heading across the fields from Airton we pass Hanlith Hall . . .
and spot some Shetland ponies
Malham Cove comes into view
Two young lambs - but why is one in fancy dress?
Ray and John are keen to get to the cove . . .
and keep well ahead of the group . . .
all the way
I wonder if they fancied a bit of rock climbing . . .
rather them than me!
Heading up Watlowes - where are the 'Cowboys and Indians'?
Looking back down Watlowes
Approaching Gordale Beck we find another limestone gorge
This one leads past the higher waterfall . . .
to Gordale Scar