Friday, 21st May 2010
| Walk: | Grassington, Conistone, Mastiles Lane, Height Laithe, Cow Close Wood, Skirethorns, Linton Falls | ||
| Start Point: | Main car park in Grassington | Grid Ref: | SE 002 637 |
| Distance: | 10.5 miles | Ascent: | 1,300 feet |
| Weather: | A hot and sunny day | ||
| Accompanied by: |
On my own |
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| Comments: | Heading north from Grassington the route passes some good examples of limestone pavement, along a pleasant green path, before heading down into Conistone. After crossing the river and the road the walking varies between lovely green path and stony track, with rather too much of the latter for my liking. There are pleasant views to be had and a waterfall to enjoy at the end of the walk - pity the weather has been so dry! | ||
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A good section of limestone pavement . . .
with some trees coming into leaf
More limestone pavement further north . . .
together with ridges showing the relief of the land
Conistone Bridge crosses the River Wharfe . . .
and is not far from Kilnsey Crag
A lapwing warns us away from her chicks
Kilnsey Moor stands behind the crag . . .
and looks to be a good place to explore
Looking back along a rather tedious Mastiles Lane . . .
and back over Mastiles Gate
Height House stands in a lovely position - but needs some work if it is to remain standing!
A profusion of primulas . . .
brighten up the route
Linton Falls is rather low on water . . .
but some youngsters find a spot deep enough to cool off
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