On Sunday 10th July I joined the group who had come to the Yorkshire Dales to attend the 2 walk meet organised by Kevin (One F in Foreigner). I didn’t attend the Ingleborough walk on Saturday (although a few seemed to think I was going to, hence texts and voicemails sent to my phone!) Thanks guys!
This was a bit of last minute thing as, although I’d put my name down for it, I had completely forgotten all about it until I got a PM from Chris (Norfolkboy) reminding me! So a quick browse on the net found me a B&B which turned out to be absolutely superb, and I was packed and on my way, entering the ‘less fuel’ option in my new Satnav which decided to take me through Manchester city centre! Go figure! It wasn’t long before I changed the settings, put it that way!
After meeting the others in The Lion in Settle for a meal and a couple of drinks on Saturday evening where much merriment, banter and gentle insults were dished out, we all arranged to meet in the morning outside the Naked man café. And so began our day’s walk led by Kevin and attended by 28 Forumites which has got to be somekind of record on here, surely?
So here are some of my photos of the walk:
We started from the lovely town of Settle, a town full of character.
And here we are all meeting outside The Naked Man café with not a naked man in sight! Sorry ladies.
The walk had barely started and here was Yeti starting to mess with Yorksgal’s bladder!
The scenic Yorkshire dales.
The group rambling along…some even whistling a tune!
The approach to Craven Lime Works. I was told I was going to be impressed when I went inside here and I most certainly was!
Entering the impressive lime kilns.
A bit of a “WOW” moment!
Impromptu group pic in the kilns.
Deeper inside the kilns. It was like entering a Doctor Who set! Infact I think I will just give Matt Smith a ring…
En route we came across an addition to the group named ‘spikey’. Some of the group were getting peckish and mentioned something about a hedgehog sandwich but we made sure ‘Spikey’ was put safely on his way.
The descent to Catrigg Force waterfall.
The stunning sight of Catrigg Force. Another “WOW” moment for me.
The group stopped for lunch at the top of Catrigg Force. This is where Rich (Humperlumper) emptied his bladder in public without realising it. I am, of course, referring to the ‘bladder’ in his rucksack! Some people’s minds eh?
The entrance to Jubilee cave. I think Yeti’s looking to see if any of his ancestors are in there!
Inside Jubilee cave.
The imposing sight of Ingleborough in the distance.
The group heading towards Victoria cave which would turn out to be considerably bigger than Jubilee.
Victoria cave.
Swampy and Sprout on the ascent up to Warrendale Knotts. This is where the group split up into those who felt like hauling their assess up a hill and those that didn’t!
The trig point on Warrendale Knotts.
After the descent from Warrendale Knotts. Some members of the group decided to do their descent by sliding down the bank. Needless to say I wasn’t one of them!
Scaleber Force waterfall.
Looking down over Settle.
This was a cracking walk which came in at just over 10 miles (I think), not sure of total ascent, maybe someone can supply the full statistics. A varied walk incorporating kilns, dales, caves, waterfalls and hills. A great turn out on this walk and good to meet Forum members new and old. Thanks again to Kevin (One F Foreigner) for organising it. A truly excellent day out in the dales.
Hope you enjoyed my Trip Report.
Steve
