Thursday, 3rd May 2012

 

Walk: River Wharfe, Skyreholme, Trollers Gill, Grimwith Reservoir, Holes Beck, Burnsall
Start Point: Burnsall Bridge car park Grid Ref: SE 031 611
Distance: 14 miles Ascent: 1,550 feet
Weather: Overcast with sun breaking through in the afternoon
Comments: An easy walk through pasture land and along farm tracks. The modest ascent is accumulated gradually with no steep climbs. The terrain changes frequently and there are points of interest on the shores of the reservoir.

 

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Burnsall Bridge

 

Walking beside the River Wharfe . . .

 

where a 'fly fisherman' tries his hand

 

Barden Fell from the riverside path

 

Proud pheasant

 

Barden Fell and Simon's Seat

 

Trying the Super Macro on some primroses

 

Approaching Trollers Gill

 

Water surfaces from belowground

 

Entering Trollers Gill . . .

 

which is completely dry

 

Checking back for the Barguest . . .

 

the terrifying wolf-like creature . . .

 

encountered in Conan Doyle's 'Hound of the Baskervilles'

 

Could this be its lair?!?

 

Grimwith Reservoir, originally built in 1864 by the Bradford Corporation. Following an agreement made in 1970 the size of the reservoir was increased by seven times and the water level was raised by 20 metres (66 ft), with work being completed in 1983.

 

Grimwith High Laithe . . .

 

with a nearby  . . .

 

information board . . .

 

and again

 

Making a slight detour to . . .

 

Grimwith House . . .

 

and another . . .

 

information board

 

Nearby water birds  . . .

 

enjoy a secluded spot . . .

 

overlooking the marina

 

Not so much left of this one . . .

 

but a nearby board . . .

 

gives you lots of . . .

 

relevant information

 

A sturdy bridge takes you across Gate Up Gill

 

A conglomeration of walking aids - stiles, bridge - and a seat if you need a rest!

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